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If you enjoy number-crunching, and have a good eye
for detail, bookkeeping may be for you. Since many bookkeepers are called upon to notarize financial documents, becoming a
notary public is an asset.
Take courses such as business math, consumer math, and applied
math, along with end-user computer classes. Get a two-year Associate degree or Certificate program in Business,
Finance, or Accounting. Be sure your curriculum includes a strong emphasis on such topics as accounts payable and receivable,
general ledger balancing, and quarterly tax preparation.
Virtually all businesses today use computers
for their record-keeping; most have automated payroll and accounting systems. The more comfortable you are with such
systems, the better. Many small businesses use financial software packages to manage their finances, particularly balancing
ledgers and tax preparation. It's worth the investment to learn one or more of the more popular titles such as Peachtree
or Quicken.
Advance your career through further education leading to an accounting degree.
Be An Accountant Be A Stockbroker Be A Lawyer Be A Paralegal
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