| Program description | Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are an organizations financial record keepers. In small establishments, bookkeeping clerks handle all aspects of financial transactions, including recording debits and credits, comparing current and past balance sheets, summarizing details of separate ledgers, and preparing reports for supervisors and managers. They may also prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to the bank. In large offices and accounting departments, accounting clerks have more specialized tasks. Their titles often reflect the type of accounting they do, and responsibilities vary by level of experience.Versatility in business skills and completion of further education may strengthen the employability and mobility of persons interested in this field. Accounting graduates can be employed by government and private industry. The job outlook for accounting-related occupations is good. Many of the new accounting positions will be created in small, rapidly growing businesses. TPlease note that this program is not sufficient preparation for the CPA exam. |