ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

About Our Accounting & Bookkeeping Programs & The Industry
The demand for qualified personnel in accounting and bookkeeping has significantly increased due to advances in technology and the increased complexity of the business environment. Our programs are designed for students seeking entry-level positions in this area or for those currently employed in accounting/bookkeeping who want to upgrade their skills. Accounting Program

WHAT TYPE OF JOB?

Typical areas for which our students qualify include payroll, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger and more. These positions are available in every industry in the private sector, public organizations, non profits and government agencies.

HOW MUCH CAN I MAKE?

People employed in the fields of accounting and bookkeeping usually earn between approximately $23,000 to $80,000 or more, depending on the industry in which they are employed, their experience and any advance training and/or degrees they acquire.

Associate in Arts:
Accounting, Advertising, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, Business Law (See “Law”), Finance & Banking, Management, Business Offices Management , Small Businesses Management, Marketing and Real Estate.

Certificates:
Accounting Technician, Automated Accounting, Business Administration, Business Micro-Computer Application, Finance & Banking, Management, Management, Small Business, Management, Retail, Marketing, Real Estate, Real Estate - Finance Specialization, Real Estate - Investment Specialization, and Real Estate - Marketing Specialization.

Enrollment Fee Increase:
The enrollment fee was increased to $20 per unit effective in the Fall 2003 semester. The Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGFW) program waives the enrollment and health fees of students who meet program eligibility criteria. Interested students are encouraged to apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver application. Los Angeles City College offers university transferable, career, credit and not-for-credit courses on its main campus. Courses include the arts, basic and advanced mathematics and English, computer science and technology, business, science, social sciences, language and more. Courses are offered weekdays, day and evenings, on Saturdays and Online.>