Bookkeeping · San Diego

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Small Business Accounting & Bookkeeping Certificate

Study financial recordkeeping, reporting systems, payroll fundamentals, accounting processes, and small-business decision support.

9 monthsTypical program length shown in current program information
1,296 hoursTotal instructional hours shown in current program information
36 hours/weekFull-time instructional format across scheduled days
In personSan Diego campus delivery; confirm current availability
Academic focus

What you’ll study.

A clear view of the subjects and academic activities emphasized in this program.

01

Recordkeeping systems

Study journals, ledgers, transaction records, and organized financial documentation.

02

Financial statements

Prepare and interpret core financial statements for small-business contexts.

03

Receivables and payables

Examine cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation.

04

Payroll and tax

Study payroll processing, payroll taxes, and related accounting principles.

05

Accounting software

Use accounting tools within supervised academic exercises to reinforce concepts.

06

Ethics and controls

Evaluate internal controls, ethics, credit, collection, and record retention.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge you can build on.

Program outcomes are evaluated through faculty-led coursework, assignments, examinations, projects, and other academic assessments described in the full program information.

Organize and interpret small-business financial records.

Explain manual and computerized bookkeeping processes.

Analyze payroll, cash, receivable, payable, and tax scenarios.

Apply ethical and internal-control principles to accounting decisions.

Funding and eligibility

Understand your options before you apply.

Eligible students may be able to use approved VA education benefits, ETPL/workforce funding, or other available support. Agency rules determine eligibility and coverage.

Full academic details and course information

Students engage in faculty-led coursework and supervised academic exercises designed to develop competencies in financial organization, data accuracy, and analytical reasoning. The curriculum examines core topics such as bookkeeping systems, income and expense tracking, payroll fundamentals, and the use of accounting frameworks to assess business performance.

Instruction includes the academic study of accounting tools and software commonly used in business settings; however, such tools are incorporated solely to support conceptual understanding and do not constitute vocational or skills-based training.

The program is delivered in a full-time format consisting of a minimum of 36 instructional hours per week across multiple scheduled instructional days. All instructional activities are conducted as part of a structured academic course of study and do not include employment, internships, or practical training.

Start Date

  • October 5, 2026 – June 24, 2027

INX Academy offers competitive tuition rates and numerous financial assistance options:

* VA-Approved Program

  • 36 weeks / 9 months
  • 1,296 hours
  • 864 theory / 432 lab
  • 36 hours per week
  • 100% in-residence
  • 20:1 lecture
  • 15:1 lab
  • Max 20 cohort
  • Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist Payroll Administrator
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
  • Payroll Administrator
  • 90%+ attendance
  • 75%+ cumulative GPA
  • Full completion of practice sets
  • 75%+ score on two final exams
  • Lectures & Multimedia
  • Hands-on Practice Sets (Manual & QuickBooks)
  • Quizzes, Tests & Exercises
  • Real-world simulations (invoices, bank recs, payroll, etc.)
  • Keyboarding & 10-key proficiency training (40 WPM, 100% accuracy)
  • Orientation, school policies, Account planning
  • Business math, calculator mastery, 10-key proficiency
  • Simple & compound interest
  • Accounting equation, debits/creditsGeneral ledger & journal entries
  • Chart of accounts, financial statements
  • Cash management, accounts receivable/payable
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Manual Practice Sets (JS Landscaping, Anderson Law Firm, Atlas Architect)
  • Inventory, pre paids, fixed assets, depreciation
  • Payroll & tax accounting
  • 5 QuickBooks Practice Sets (realistic business scenarios)
  • Mid-term exam & proficiency testing
  • Ethics, internal controls, credit/collection
  • Final Exams (General Journal Entry & Comprehensive MCQ)Resume writing & interview prep Business law basics

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