Course Title: Certified Bookkeeper
Hours required: 120
Price: $1,795
Length course offered: 6 Months
Instructor: Wade Lindenberger [Bio]
Description:
This nationally recognized Bookkeeping online certification course and home study training program for experienced bookkeepers leads to national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). The AIPB certification is a high professional standard for bookkeepers. This bookkeeping course was created by the AIPB. All textbooks included.
This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers. This course is rated Four and a Half Stars (out of 5) by our Students! "Providing students the ability to learn online opens the door to a whole new world. The course was easy to follow and work through." - B.G., University of Louisiana – Monroe (Fall 2006)
Goals:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following: Describe the benefits, eligibility requirements, code of ethics, and maintenance requirements for the Certified Bookkeeper. Apply the concepts of accrual accounting to transactions that span fiscal periods. Trace the effect of accrual and deferral transactions to financial statements.
Apply accounting concepts and the basic tools of financial analysis in identifying and correcting errors. Apply accounting principles in reconciling bank accounts. Apply accounting concepts in preparing payroll transactions, from paying wages to depositing and reporting taxes. Apply accounting concepts to depreciation transactions including various methods of calculating depreciation for book and tax purposes.
Apply accounting concepts to valuing inventory, recording costs, making entries, and reporting inventory on financial statements. Help your company or client use basic internal controls to prevent theft, embezzlement or check and credit card fraud by employees, customers or vendors.
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
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Instructor Bio: Wade Lindenberger
Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with 20 years of financial, accounting and management experience in public accounting and private industry. He is currently Director of the Corporate Governance service line for RoseRyan, Inc., a regional professional services firm. Before his current position, Wade was Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm.
Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the leading health and fitness club chains in the world. He has also been Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a division of a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, one of the "Big Four" CPA firms. Wade is the author of the Certified Bookkeeper course as well as the instructor.
He has previously served as an instructor for courses at Coopers & Lybrand and, more recently, at the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Program. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board, the American Institute of CPAs and the California Society of CPAs.
Marlissa Phillips , CPA, MBA, proprietor of MJ Phillips Company. For over 12 years Marlissa has serviced many small businesses in various industries. She partners with her clients to help them reach their goals. Her firm has also launched Heart2Heart Services. This service focuses on the needs and concerns of non-profit organizations. Heart2Heart combines stewardship and mission.
Marlissa provides training to clients as well as accounting professionals. Her website, www.mjphillipscpa.com, has a host of accounting, tax and QuickBooks information. Marlissa graduated from the University of West Georgia with a BBA in Finance. She received a MBA in Accounting from DePaul University. Marlissa is a member of the Intuit Accounting Professionals Trainer Network and is an Instructor for CPELink.com.
