Office Accounting Certificate and Degree Program Near Elk Grove

Bookkeeping Accounting Career Training in Dallas, Las Vegas and Sacramento

Businesses of all sizes rely on competent bookkeeping.

If you’re looking to get the skills, experience and certification you need to start a promising bookkeeping and accounting career (without spending years in school) you’re in the right place.

Practical Bookkeeping School: Training That Fits Your Life

Asher College offers career training specifically designed to fit the needs of busy adult learners.

✅ Flexible Schedule – Personalized to YOU
✅ Hybrid Learning – Blend of Remote Online & On-Campus
✅ Focused – Get Qualified in Less Time

Get the skills you need to move up professionally in a way that lets you balance things like work, family and other commitments in as little as 11 months!

Our flexible schedules are designed to remove barriers to your career goals. You’ll be able customize your schedule to take classes during the day, evening, and even on the weekends.

Financial Aid Available for Those That Qualify.

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Office Accounting

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Sacramento Campus

Asher College’s Sacramento Campus opened in 2010, and its graduates are now employed throughout the Sacramento region. We provide classroom and hands-on training experience that focuses on the skills identified by our Sacramento advisory board made up of local Sacramento employers.

Vocational College

When you choose Asher College in Sacramento for your education and training, you will join the many Asher alumni currently employed in and around the region.

Trade School

As a student at Asher College Sacramento, you will have access to our facilities and resources, personalized instruction from experienced faculty, and the support of staff and fellow students, and as a graduate of Asher College Sacramento, you will be positioned for numerous employment opportunities.

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Hands-On Bookkeeping School

The Office Accounting Specialist Program at Asher College prepares you with a comprehensive set of skills and certifications necessary to become employable in a bookkeeping role. You’ll learn:

  • Keyboarding Skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
  • Office Administration & Management
  • Creating Presentations
  • Database Use
  • Modern Accounting Theories & Principles

Plus practical bookkeeping, including how to:

  • Create expense and capital ledgers entries
  • Prepare financial statements
  • Provide bank reconciliation
  • Post payments and accounts receivables
  • Maintaining traditional paper ledger records

Once you have your foundational principles, you will apply that theory to practical bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks.

Important Industry Certifications – Get the Credentials to Succeed

As you complete your program, you will have the opportunity to become certified in sought-after programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Quickbooks thereby increasing your employment opportunities.

Asher is an authorized testing center for Certiport so you can take your industry-recognized certification exams on campus.

Here’s what you will learn in the Office Accounting program:

DL101 Digital Literacy
Prerequisite(s): NA

Students will be able to log on and off a computer, use a mouse and create and use passwords. Student will know how to use the file hierarchy, libraries and to locate files on a computer. They will know how to use the Drive lettering system and can delete and restore files. Students will be able to use the internet for searches and navigate web pages.

MSW101 MS Word
Prerequisite(s): NA

Students will be able to format, organize and work with visual content using graphic elements such as charts and tables, and share and secure content, allowing students to create and edit professional‐looking documents. This course will prepare students to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (2019) Certification.

TF100 Typing Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): NA

Students will learn to type a minimum of 35 words per minute. They will learn keystroke fundamentals, keyboard by touch, and proper 10-key form.

MSE101 MS Excel
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): MSW101 MS Word

Students will be able to create and edit professional‐looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes and situations including, but not limited to data entry, data formatting, data manipulation, family budgets, creating formulas and formatting numerical reports. This course will prepare students to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (2019) Certification.

MSP101 MS PowerPoint
Prerequisite(s): MSE101 Microsoft Excel

Students will be able to generate more complex slide shows, such as product plans, reports, and marketing materials with sophisticated data presented in visual formats. Students will be proficient with PowerPoint features that will enable them to collaborate on and deliver presentations. This course will prepare students to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (2019) Certification.

MSL101 MS Outlook
Prerequisite(s): MSP101 MS PowerPoint

Students will be able to specialize formatting message content, create contact records and groups, tasks, scheduling meetings and appointments from incoming messages, and sharing schedules to facilitate communication with other Outlook users. This course will prepare students to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Outlook Associate (2019) Certification.

PBS111 Office Administration
Prerequisite(s): MSW101 MS Word or MOE100 Microsoft Office Essentials

Students will be able to commentate effectively, handle incoming phone calls, creating emails using proper email etiquette and guidelines and public speaking. Students will learn how to utilize various pieces of office equipment which will allow them to properly distribute documents, file, handle paper and electronic records, and process incoming and outgoing mail with confidentiality.

PBS112 Office Management
Prerequisite(s): PBS111 Office Administration

Students will be able to strengthen leadership skills and will be able to demonstrate different leadership traits and styles and set professional development goals. Students will be able to process basic HR duties, financial responsibilities, presentation skills, and planning meeting, events, and travel arrangements.

ACC100 Introduction to Accounting
Prerequisite(s): PBS111 Office Administration

Students will be able to define and explain the nature, purpose and scope of accounting, explain and conceptualize the accounting cycle and prepare books of original entry and perform double entries. Students will be able to prepare ledgers, a simple cash book and the trial balance, and prepare financial statements for a sole proprietor in accordance with the required format. Students will be able to distinguish between capital and revenue expenditure and prepare journal entries for correction of the accounting errors. Students will be able to prepare a bank reconciliation statement.

ACC102 QuickBooks Pro User
Prerequisite(s): ACC100 Introduction to Accounting

Students will be able to work within the QuickBooks application by posting payments, accounts received, create bank deposits and review ledgers and reports. Students will be able to post with paper-based and electronic records. The associated industry exam is Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification exam. Certification: QuickBooks Certification.

CS101 Career Success
Prerequisite(s): NA

Students will be able to maximize their potential by being mindful of how self-talk impacts their habits, attitude, beliefs and expectations. Students also learn strategies to eliminate procrastination and achieve goals. Each student will complete a DISC profile to better understand their preferred communication style, how it relates to their own personal and professional development and how their DiSC style relates to others.

CD201 Advanced Career Development
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 80% of their program.

Students will be able to search for a job within their field of study, conduct themselves professionally in a job interview and provide a resume tailored to each job position applied for. This course is designed for three particular points of views; those looking to change careers, those looking to advance their career and those who are entrepreneurs and want to start their own business. Career Services will put your career goals first, it is time you did as well.

Degree Course Options

GE101 Critical Thinking*
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to comprehend, analyze, and create inductive and deductive arguments. This course presents a variety of topics essential to a student’s development in critical thinking in addition to arguments, such as informal fallacies, modes of persuasion, perspective and bias, language and meaning, culminating in the development of reasonable strategies for belief formation. *This is an elective course. Students may substitute for GE107 Introduction to Psychology.

GE102 Business Communication
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to develop all types of business communication including letters, memos, electronic communication, written reports, oral presentations, and interpersonal communication. The course also includes topics of resumes, application letters, interviewing tips, and employment follow-up documents.

GE103 Business Math
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to apply math fundamentals to business applications.  Topics include a basic math review, business statistics, profit calculations, payroll, banking, interest calculations, insurance, taxes, and other business topics.

GE104 Introduction to Business
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to understand business in an increasingly global society with an introduction to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business.

GE105 Principles of Management*
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to apply effective management principles to today’s dynamic business environment. Students will gain an understanding of the Principles of Management within the dimensions of the planning-organizing-leading-controlling (P-O-L-C) framework. Topics include roles of personality and values in determining work behaviors, setting goals and objectives, and communication within organizations. In addition, students will define organizational culture, structure, and change while examining the role of strategic human resource management (SHRM). *This is an elective course. Students may substitute for GE108 Leadership.

GE106 American Government
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to understand the intricacies of the Constitution, the complexities of federalism, the meanings of civil liberties, and the conflicts over civil rights. This course explains how people are socialized to politics, acquire and express opinions, and participate in political life; describes interest groups, political parties, and elections—the intermediaries that link people to government and politics; details the branches of government and how they operate; and shows how policies are made and affect people’s lives. Nevada Students also take a Nevada Constitution course.

GE107 Introduction to Psychology*
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to intelligently discuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and understand theories of motivation proposed for instincts, drive reduction, self-efficacy, and social motives. In this course, students will learn about the history and understand the score of study in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. *This is an elective course. Students may substitute for GE101 Critical Thinking.

GE108 Leadership*
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate-level courses

Students will be able to understand and apply leadership’s crucial skill areas; those related to the foundational elements, conceptual elements, human elements, technical elements, and political elements of effective leadership. Students will hone their skill bases in these areas through assessing their own level of competence in each skill and practicing the skills to improve their leadership effectiveness. * This is an elective course. Students may substitute for GE105 Principles of Management.

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They provide encouragement through each moment

“The entire staff is friendly and everyone wants you to succeed all the time. They celebrate every success and they provide encouragement through each moment of your life that you share with them. I am a proud student of Asher College!!!

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Why Become a Bookkeeping & Accounting Professional

Valuable Skills

Every business or organization requires competent bookkeeping. As an Office Accounting professional you may have the opportunity to pursue work in an industry that interests you such as sports, finance, travel, not-for-profit and more.

Life Balance

Bookkeeping/Office Accounting professionals tend to work reliable schedules. Some experienced bookkeeping professionals are even able to work remotely and set their own schedule. As a qualified bookkeeper, you have the potential to maintain an optimal work-life balance which can mean things like less stress and more time for things you’re passionate about.

Comfortable Settings

Forget being on your feet all day or the physical demands of some other professions. As a skilled Office Accounting professional, you can make a valuable contribution to the bottomline of a business or organization all from a comfortable office setting, typically within standard business hours.

Room to Advance

Becoming a qualified bookkeeper can be a great way to get your foot in the door of a promising business career. With experience and continued learning, you may have the opportunity to advance into positions such as Payroll Administration, Financial Auditing, Office Management and more.

 

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Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Asher College’s Office Accounting Program, you may pursue a variety of professional positions, including:

  • Bookkeeping Assistant
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accounting Associate
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Administrative Specialist

You may also choose to support a family business or build your own bookkeeping or accounting practice, creating flexible opportunities that align with your professional goals.

Why Bookkeeping & Accounting School with Asher College

Industry-Informed Curriculum

Get the Skills Employers Look For — The Office Accounting Specialist program at Asher College has been developed with the support of our expert advisory board. That means what you learn has been directly shaped by recommendations of the employers who hire Asher graduates, so you get the real skills employers look for in a new hire.

Practical Experience

Learn Hands-On — Gain first-hand practical experience under the direct supervision of industry-experienced instructors in our on-campus learning labs. You’ll feel confident and fully prepared to make a smooth transition from school into the profession when you gain so much valuable experience before you graduate.

Important Industry Certifications

Get the Credentials to Succeed — As you complete your program, you will have the opportunity to become Microsoft and Intuit Certified in sought-after programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Quickbooks thereby increasing your employment opportunities. Asher is an authorized testing center for Certiport so you can take your industry-recognized vendor exams on campus.

Career Services

Dedicated Help to Build Your Career — You’re in good hands with Asher College’s Career Services Department. The experienced Career Services team at Asher College works on your behalf to discover new opportunities for you while you work towards completing your career training program. The team at Asher knows exactly what local employers look for and works hard to help you pursue rewarding career opportunities.

Degree Option

Advance Your Skills & Training While You Work — As a graduate of an Asher College Office Accounting Specialist Certificate Program, you have the option to earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree with an additional 6 months* of training. Get the skills and certifications you need to confidently enter the office accounting profession and then pick up the additional courses you need to earn your Associate Degree.

Financial Aid

Our financial services team is here to make sure that you get access to all the resources that are potentially available to you, such as:

  • Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)**
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Payment plan options
  • Veteran Training Benefits**

Every student’s situation is unique and our dedicated financial services team will help you discover all of your financial aid options. Get started learning about your funding options today

**Federal Financial Aid and Veteran benefits are available to those who qualify.

 

 

Military Benefits for College

Get Qualified for a Great Civilian Career in Less Time

Are you a member of the U.S. military looking to transition to a new career? Or perhaps you’re a member of a military family and unsure what benefits you may qualify for. Asher College can help.

Since 2012, Asher College has been recognized by VIQTORY media as a Military Friendly school, most recently earning a Military Gold status for 2 of our 3 locations, and Silver for the third. Each Campus also accepts GI Bill®†, Chapter 31 and is eligible to accept the military spouse My Career Advancement Scholarship program.

†GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

We are proud to have many students and successful graduates who have served in the military. These veterans turn to us for short, practical programs that have the potential to help them quickly land in a new industry.

Is Bookkeeping Accounting Career Training Right for You?

If you’re interested in learning more about a professional career in Bookkeeping / Office Accounting and exploring whether training with Asher College is right for you, fill out the form on this page for more information. A helpful Asher College Career Advisor will assist with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.

For immediate questions, give us a call at:

Sacramento: (916) 545-7851
Las Vegas: (725) 726-3734
Dallas: (817) 670-8998

*Program length when completed in normal time.

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Asher College Locations

Asher College has 3 accredited campus locations in Nevada, Texas, and California. Each of our campuses provides a unique learning experience, helping you become a career-ready professional. Explore your career options today!

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Sacramento Campus

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