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Emphasizes the "how-to" approach and practical applications of payroll and its related taxes. A written mini practice set is used. Prerequisite for this course is Accounting and Bookkeeping on the Computer or equivalent experience. Textbook required (same as was used in Bookkeeping and Accounting courses).

The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) has established a professional certification, the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) credential. Individuals possessing this credential earn the right to put "CB" after their name and will advance their careers and assure the maximum compensation for their skills. Certification distinguishes you from other bookkeepers because it proves that you can handle all of the books through the adjusted trial balance for a company up to 200 employees. To obtain certification, individuals must have at least two years of bookkeeping experience, pass the required examinations, and adhere to the AIPB code of ethics. This course assumes a solid background and does not teach basic bookkeeping skills.

Freelance bookkeeping may be the answer, in these economic times, to a great career. All businesses need a bookkeeper. Start your own business while working at your regular job or freelance from home part-time or full-time. Learn: what it takes to start; how to build a client base; how much you should charge; and what the startup costs are.

Designed for the beginner, learn how to prepare for the handling of the daily financial activities of a modern business with an emphasis on the "how-to" approach, using the standard double entry method. We will cover debits and credits, journalizing entries, cash/bank reconciliation, financial statements, and the general ledger. Textbook required, available at the Danvers campus bookstore.

Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, how to analyze and record financial transactions, and prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. Writing checks to prepare an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period are covered. Requirements: Internet access, email, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, Acrobat Reader, and access to a calculator or adding machine.

While it is true that accounting professionals are scarce, those with corporate accounting experience are even more rare. Build on the knowledge gained in our Accounting Fundamental course to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. Analyze transactions and prepare various corporate financial reports. Gain practical experience working with dividends, plant assets, depreciation, accrued revenue and expenses, retained earnings, stockholder' equity, and more. Requirements: Completion of Charlene Messier's online Accounting Fundamentals course (or equivalent experience), a calculator or adding machine, a printer, Internet access, email, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Learn through QuickBooks Payroll how to set up payroll and employee accounts, distinguish between employees and 1099 subcontractors, prepare W2s and year-end reports, and the best way to pay taxes.

This is an introduction course to the current version of QuickBooks Pro for Windows. Topics include: chart of accounts; list of vendors, items, and customers; cash sales; invoicing; payments and deposits; bank reconciliation; bill payments; and creating reports and graphs. Knowledge of computers and Windows required.

This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the various areas of QuickBooks that go beyond the basics. Some of the areas covered will be various reconciliations including banking, credit cards and other liabilities, class usage, 1099 reporting, sales tax, utilities including importing and exporting files and various back up choices, budgeting, forecasting, and journal entries.

Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspect of your business. Requirements:QuickBooks Pro 2007 or QuickBooks Premier 2007(please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of the Simple Start Edition.

Learn to create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, and produce dazzling payroll reports. Requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Internet access, e-mail, the Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox Web browser, and Intuit's QuickBooks Pro 2007 for Windows or QuickBooks Premier 2007 for Windows. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins, The Simple-Start, and Online versions of QuickBooks are not supported in this course. It's recommended (but not required) that you sign up for one of the Intuit Payroll Services to update your QuickBooks tax tables. You may qualify for a free no obligation trail subscription for one of these services. More information will be provided at the start of the course If you don't wish to sign up for Intuit Payroll Services, you can still complete by manually calculating payroll taxes This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.