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Program Details

The online Professional Bookkeeping Certificate from Harrisburg Area Community College prepares students for the national exam sponsored by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers and a rewarding career as a full-charge bookkeeper in a variety of industries and businesses. Graduates of the program are able to:

• Perform all functions of accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations
• Implement an effective system of internal control
• Show proficiency in operating microcomputer-based accounting systems and developing solutions to accounting problems using computerized spreadsheets
• Access the Internet and operate websites and databases in order to retrieve and analyze business information
• Analyze financial statements, recognize potential problems, and suggest appropriate solutions
• Complete bank reconciliations and track all needed payroll information for businesses

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