Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Objective:

Earners of the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional certificate have demonstrated competency in essential accounting and bookkeeping principles required for entry-level bookkeeping roles. Core competencies assessed include accounting fundamentals; asset, sales, and purchase transactions; liabilities and equity; account reconciliation; and the preparation and analysis of financial statements.

Program Description:
The Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional program builds a foundation in core bookkeeping concepts and accounting measurement. Participants learn to navigate the full accounting cycle, produce key financial statements, and interpret and analyze financial data to support informed business decision-making.

Competencies to be achieved: 

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  Bookkeeping Basics 
  
  
  
  • Define accounting and core concepts of accounting measurement
  
  
  • Explain the role of a bookkeeper and common bookkeeping tasks and responsibilities
  
  
  • Summarize the double-entry accounting method
  
  
  • Explain ethical and professional responsibilities related to the integrity of financial information
  
  
  
  


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  Assets in Accounting
  
  
  
  • Identify common types of business assets
  
  
  • Describe the importance of internal controls over inventory
  
  
  • Explain how depreciation expense is reported on the income statement
  
  
  • Record transactions and analyze their impact on the accounting equation
  
  
  
  


• Liabilities and Equity in Accounting
  
  
  
  • Describe key characteristics of liabilities
  
  
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic payroll accounting functions
  
  
  • Compare and contrast types of equity
  
  
  • Use the accounting equation to evaluate the financial position of an organization
  
  
  
  


• Financial Statement Analysis
  
  
  
  • Describe and apply bank reconciliation to control cash
  
  
  • Explain the purpose of financial statements in business decision-making
  
  
  • Apply basic financial statement analysis techniques
  
  
  • Use quantitative data to assess overall business financial health 
  
  
  
  

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to the student including testing, certification): $1,865

Tuition: $1500 

Books: $75 GMetrix 

Testing/Exam Fees: $290 

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): 

Curriculum – available through GMetrix

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):  

N/A 

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:  

Name: Jennifer Ericson

Email: continuinged@azwestern.edu

Phone number: 928-317-7674

Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/technology-certifications/intuit-certified-bookkeeping-professional

Additional information:  N/A

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): 

https://www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/registration-and-payment

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each) 

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  Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Intuit
  
  
  
  


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  Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
  
  
  
  • Yes. Students could take the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification in addition to this course.
  
  
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    Career Pathway:  Intuit Certifications are stackable. 
  
  
  
  


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  Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
  
  
  
  • Yes, Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional is a globally recognized credential utilized in many of today's diverse business environments.
  
  
  
  


• Accredited Curriculum: (This refers to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
  
  
  
  • Yes, Intuit 
  
  
  • Link to Accrediting Website: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Intuit/Certifications/Certify/Certified-Bookkeeping.aspx
    
  
  
  
  

Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 

Total Participants Registered: 3

Total Earning Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional Credential: 2

Passing Success Rate: 66.67%

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