Certified Public Bookkeeper Program

Start on the path of becoming one of America's most qualified bookkeepers. Become a licensed Certified Public Bookkeeper and place CPB behind your name.  

The program is outlined as follows:

Accounting Fundamentals Course:

This course explains bookkeeping and accounting. It provides a fundamental knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping and accounting concepts, processes, methods, procedures, and controls bookkeepers should comprehend.

Week 1: Accounting: The Language of Business – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 2:  Analyzing Business Transactions – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 3:  Analyzing Business Transactions Using T Accounts – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 4:  The General Journal and the General Ledger – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 5:  Adjustments and the Worksheet – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 6:  Closing Entries and the Post Closing Trial Balance – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 7:  Accounting for Sales, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Receipts – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 8:  Accounting for Purchases, Accounts Payable, and Cash Payments – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 9:  Cash – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 10:  Payroll Computations, Records, and Payment – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 11:  Payroll Taxes, Deposits, and Reports – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 12:  Accruals, Deferrals, and the Worksheet – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 13:  Financial Statements and Closing Procedures – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 14:  Focus on areas that need improvement and prepare for the Bookkeeping Certification Exam.

Week 15:  Schedule and take the Bookkeeping Certification Exam - After passing exam, share on the student accounting fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community what you enjoyed about this course.

Complete email survey about this course to help us continue to improve.

QuickBooks Online Fundamentals Course:

This course introduces you to QuickBooks Online; Intuit's Internet or cloud-based bookkeeping program. You learn how to use the most important features in the Online version of QuickBooks.

Week 16:  Navigation and Settings – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 17:  Chart of Accounts – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 18:  Transactions – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 19:  Banking – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 20:  Customers and Sales – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 21:  Vendors and Expenses – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 22:  Inventory – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 23: Employees and Payroll – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 24: Adjustments – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 25: Reports – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 26:  Chapter 11 Project  

Week 27: Chapter 11 Project – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this project in the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 28: Focus on areas that need improvement and prepare for the QuickBooks Online Certification Exam.

Week 29: Schedule and take the QuickBooks Online Certification Exam - After passing exam, share on the student QuickBooks Online private group in the Accounting Community what you enjoyed about this course.

Complete email survey about this course to help us continue to improve.

Payroll Fundamentals Course:

This course provides fundamental federal payroll education.

Week 30: Payroll Practices and System Fundamentals – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 31: Payroll System Procedures – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 32: Gross Pay Computations – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 33: Fringe Benefits and Voluntary Deductions – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 34: Employee Net Pay and Pay Methods – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 35: Employer Payroll Taxes and Labor Planning – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 36: Payroll Register, Employees’ Earnings Records and Accounting System Entries – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this chapter in the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community.

Week 37:  Focus on areas that need improvement and prepare for the Payroll Certification Exam

Week 38: Schedule and take the Payroll Certification Exam - After passing exam, share on the student payroll fundamentals private group in the Accounting Community what you enjoyed about this course.

Complete email survey about this course to help us continue to improve.

Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online Training

This training takes you through each step of the bookkeeping cycle and presents best practice bookkeeping processes, procedures, and steps.

Week 39:  Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online Training Course – when complete, share something you learned or liked in this training in the student group of the Accounting Community.

Experience

You perform bookkeeping and payroll under the direction and supervision of a licensed Certified Public Bookkeeper or CPB

Weeks 40-52: Performed remotely, Monday-Friday, 1-2 hours per day at your convenience.

Complete the review sent to you about your experience in this program.

*In addition to this one-year program, we would like to offer you Job Assistance.  We provide a job placement program and training that connects you with bookkeeping employers.  You should be able to go through the training in one week.  Here is the suggested timeline.

Job Search Program

This program was created by Consortia Accounting School and will maximize your job search success.

Day one:  “About this Program”

First section, watch these videos and read the following.

Videos:  

1. What does it take to get a job.

2. Why should an employer hire you over anyone else?

3. What is “culture fit” and how do I identify my fit?

Read:

• How to Get the Most from this Program

• About this Guide

• Job Search Action Items

• Templates

Day two:  “Connect with What Bookkeeping Employers Want”

Second section, watch these videos and read the following.

Videos:

4.  Why clear job search goals matter.

5.  What is an effective job search routine?

6.  The hidden job market.

Read:

• Job Candidates Who Can Perform Their Role Accurately and Efficiently.

• Job Candidates Who are Excited About Working for the Employer’s Company.

• Job Candidates Who Fit with Their Company Culture.

Day three:  “Put Your Best Self Forward”

Third section, watch these videos and read the following.

Videos:

7.  Your resume and the Employer recruitment process.

8. A well-crafted cover letter is a conversation starter.

Read:

• Set Clear Goals and Establish an Effective Routine

Day four:  “Put Your Best Self Forward”

Continue in the third section.

Videos:

9. Build your professional brand with a strong online presence.

10.  How to prepare for an interview.

Read:

• Sharpen Your Resume and Cover Letter.

• Strengthen your Online Presence.

Day five:  “Put Your Best Self Forward”

Finish the third section.

Videos:

11.  Track your application.

12. Why do follow-up matters.

Read:

• Prepare for Interviews

• Track Your Applications

• Follow Up

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