Track the Money
Record with precision. Analyze with purpose. Drive results that matter.
Learn bookkeeping and you learn the heart of a business, household and organization. As a bookkeeper, you’re the go-to person for business data, tax preparation and payroll.
This two-semester certificate from Owens prepares you for core accounting tools and functions, including QuickBooks, Excel and payroll.
All courses can be applied to the Accounting Technology Associate of Applied Business degree.
Award Type
Technical Certificate
Department
Department of Business Technologies
Required Credit Hours
30-32
By the Numbers
3K
Around 3,000 bookkeeping, accounting & auditing clerks are employed in the Toledo area.
91.2%
Owens students excel in communicating & interpreting financial data. (5-class average)
+3%
Estimated growth in demand for bookkeepers, accounting clerks and tax preparers in Ohio (2022 – 2032)
Financial Data, Stats and Communication
First, learn accounting terms, concepts and systems. Next, learn QuickBooks, Excel and statistical reasoning. Alongside accounting, learn essential skills with a couple of communication classes and a business management course.
Your Career Starts Now
Most people use this certificate to start their career as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk or tax preparer. Some will return to Owens to add an associate degree or another certificate. Popular business certificates include:
Career Outcomes
Entry-level accounting roles are often called clerks or assistants. Bookkeepers may work with other accounting professionals or start their own businesses.
Whatever the title, bookkeeping is essential to business and civic life. This is where the data trail begins. Explore the employment data to understand trends in our area.
In Their Words
“I attended online, which was very convenient with my family’s busy schedule. I’ve had a very positive experience with Owens!”
Patricia Rickard, Bookkeeping Certificate and Associate of Applied Business, ’23
Run the Numbers: College Is Affordable at Owens
Your education is an investment in yourself, your career and the life you want to live. In just two semesters, you will have positioned yourself for success.
Challenge Yourself to Grow
Kickstart a life of learning with this practical and in-demand certificate. In accounting, every day brings new data and fresh challenges. Become the person who keeps businesses, non-profits and people running smoothly toward their goals.
While you are here, make the most of your time in college. Join a student group like the Institute of Management Accountants that partners with local professionals for mentorship. Or join one of the other two dozen student clubs—they may even need a treasurer.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).