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Bookkeeping and Accounting - Advanced Technical Certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

Online, e-learning, or distance learning

When offered

Other

Instructional Program (CIP)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. 520302

Description


  • Process daily accounting transactions, journals, and ledgers; prepare financial statements; perform payroll functions; and manage cash and accrual.

  • Develop skill and proficiency using the latest version of QuickBooks. Proficiency leads to certification.

  • Understand the legal environment affecting business, business ethics, and social responsibility.

  • Learn accounting procedures for managerial decision-making.

  • Review legal and regulatory environment of the business organization including taxation, controls, and compliance.

  • Prepare to write and speak professionally.

  • Develop skill and proficiency using the latest Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Access. Proficiency leads to MOS certification.

  • Prepare for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) Professional Bookkeeping Certification.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

64

Hours

52

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

College of Western Idaho - Credit

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

Online

Local WIB

40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5

Name of Credential

Bookkeeping and Accounting - Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

The program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid, with a variety of scholarship opportunities accessible via the CWI website to support qualified students.

Refund Policy

Students may drop full-semester courses by the census date for a full refund, with no record on their transcript. Refund policies differ for shorter courses. All drops must be officially completed through myCWI or by submitting a Withdrawal Form to One Stop Student Services. Drops not done through these methods may lead to a failing grade and unpaid charges sent to collections. See the Academic Calendar for specific deadlines.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$1,000.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$335.00 ADMS 145 Advanced Office Information Systems $25 BOOK 252 Applied Accounting $25 BOOK 255 Computerized Accounting $25 or ACCT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting $25 BOOK 260 Professional Bookkeeping $210 BOOK 290 Bookkeeping and Accounting Capstone $25 or ACCT 290 Foundations of the Accounting Profession $25 BUSA 120 Business Software Applications $25

Graduation Fees

$32.50 Full regalia (cap, gown, tassel) – $32.50

In-State Tuition

$8,112.00 Residents of Ada, Canyon, Twin Falls, Jerome, Kootenai, or Bonneville Counties

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$10,712.00 Idaho residents outside of Ada, Canyon, Twin Falls, Jerome, Kootenai, or Bonneville Counties. Out-of-State/International Residents: $320/credit

Registration Fee

$220.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$9,699.50

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$12,299.50

Demand Occupation(s)

43-3031.00Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$21.14 per hour
Required Certification: Bookkeeping and Accounting – ATC

Provider Status

Approved

Address

5500 E Opportunity Dr., Nampa, Idaho 83687

Phone Number

(208) 562-3000

Web Address

https://

Last Updated

Dec 17, 2025

Created

Nov 04, 2025

Renewal

Dec 17, 2026

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