MyCAA-APPROVED BUSINESS PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITH BOOKKEEPING & QUICKBOOKS
As the pace of business increases every day, more and more business professionals and executive require and rely on the administrative, accounting and record-keeping expertise of assistants.
CERTIFICATION: NACPB
PROGRAM COSTS: Varies
COURSE CONTACT HOURS: 375
PROGRAM DURATION: 6 Months
EXTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: Yes
COURSES AVAILABLE THROUGH
Tyler Junior College TJC-B-ADMIN
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Texas A&M TAMIU-B-ADMIN
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The Administrative Assistant with Bookkeeping Profession
As the pace of business increases every day, more and more business professionals and executive require and rely on the administrative, accounting and record-keeping expertise of assistants. Demand for professionals with administrative and bookkeeping skills is estimated to grow 14% through 2020. Combined with QuickBooks software training, individuals who have all of these skills will be in high demand for years to come. This course will cover:
- Administrative Assistant Office Procedures
- Office Computer Procedures including Microsoft Office 2013
- QuickBooks
- Managerial Accounting Bookkeepers
- Financial Accounting for Bookkeepers
The Administrative Assistant with Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Program
This course takes students through the ins and outs of day-to-day office functions as well as the essential knowledge of bookkeeping and overall record keeping relative to successful small business operations. Additionally, this course takes students through all accounting principles and bookkeeping necessities so that they can not only keep accurate books, but understand why and how these records are kept, as well as how these processes and procedures might be improved. A full study of QuickBooks will ensure that students can operate successfully within the most-widely used accounting software application.
National Certification
Upon successful completion of this Tyler Junior College (TJC) program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers (NACPB) Bookkeeper Certification Exam, the National Career Certification Board (NCCB) Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA) Exam, the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User® Exam and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Although there are no state approval, state registration or other state requirements for this program, students who complete this course at TJC will be prepared and are eligible to sit for these national certification exams. Students who complete this course are encouraged to complete the externship option with their program. Students who complete this course can and do sit for these national certification exam and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so. TJC works with each student to complete the exam application and register the student to take their national certification exam.
Certification Opportunities
Externship / Hands on Training / Practicum
Although not a requirement, once students complete the program, they have the ability to participate in an externship and/or hands on practicum so as to practice the skills necessary to perform the job requirements of a professional in this field. Students will be assisted with completing a resume and/or other requirements necessary to work in this field. All students who complete this course are eligible to participate in an externship and will be placed with a participating organization near their location. TJC works with national organizations and has the ability to place students in externship opportunities nationwide.
Education and National Certifications
- Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
- There are no state approval and/or state requirements associated with this program.
- There are several National Certification exams that are available to students who successfully complete this program:
- National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers (NACPB) Bookkeeper Certification Exam
- National Career Certification Board (NCCB) Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA) Exam
- Intuit QuickBooks Certified User® Exam
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Complete Basic Office & Administrative Assistant Procedures
- Master Business Computer Concepts
- Understand Accounting Principles & Concepts
- Understand Business Accounting
- Navigate and Use QuickBooks
- Use Microsoft Office
- NOTE: course includes Intuit QuickBooks software
Technical Requirements
WINDOWS USERS
- Windows 7, XP or Vista
- 56K modem or higher
- Soundcard & Speakers
- Firefox, Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer
MAC OS USERS
- Mac OS X or higher (in classic mode)
- 56K modem or higher
- Soundcard & Speakers
- Apple Safari
SUPPORTED BROWSERS
System will support the two latest releases of each browser. When using older versions of a browser, users risk running into problems with the course software.
- Windows Users: Firefox, Chrome, Explorer
- Mac OS Users: Safari, Chrome, Firefox
SCREEN RESOLUTION
We recommend setting your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels.
SUGGESTED PLUGINS
- Flash Player
- Real Player
- Adobe Reader
- Java

U.S. Department of Labor
Career Information
The information below provides helpful job information, statistics and projections for this program’s related career tracts.
Career | Median Salary | Job Openings | Growth Rate | |
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $38,390 | 186,600 | -1% to 1% | |
Description |
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Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers. | ||||
Job Titles Include | ||||
Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk | ||||
Wages |
Bottom 15% | Median Salary | Top 10% | |
United States | $23,880 | $38,390 | $59,630 | |
Employment |
current employment 2016 | projected job openings 2016 - 2026 | projected growth 2016 - 2026 | |
United States | 1,731,000 | 186,600 | -1% to 1% | |
typical tasks |
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New Accounts Clerks | $34,990 | 4,000 | -2% or lower | |
Description |
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Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications. | ||||
Job Titles Include | ||||
Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Financial Services Representative, Loan Processor, Member Service Representative, New Accounts Representative, Personal Banker, Relationship Manager, Retail Banker, Retail Service Representative | ||||
Wages |
Bottom 15% | Median Salary | Top 10% | |
United States | $25,990 | $34,990 | $50,010 | |
Employment |
current employment 2016 | projected job openings 2016 - 2026 | projected growth 2016 - 2026 | |
United States | 42,000 | 4,000 | -2% or lower | |
typical tasks |
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