Microcredential in
Basic Bookkeeping
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
8.6 CEUs
Continuing education units
$1,450.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Support the financial health of today's small businesses and organizations with this Basic Bookkeeping microcredential! From mastering accounting cycles and deferrals to interpreting data and creating comprehensive reports, you will emerge ready to tackle the challenges of the modern business landscape with confidence and precision. You will gain an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), debits, credits and balance sheets. You will be able to utilize QuickBooks software to streamline bookkeeping processes, track financial transactions, and generate insightful reports. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to apply for bookkeeping positions as well as clerk or assistant roles in accounts payable and receivable or inventory management.
A face to face microcredential from Dutchess Community College (8.6 CEUs). Registration is completed with Dutchess Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Basic Bookkeeping Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Pathway to Credit
This Dutchess Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Community College | Accounting | ACC 110 Principles of Accounting | Certificate | 3 | Jul 13, 2024 |
| Genesee Community College | Business Administration | BUS 101 Introduction to Business | Associate | 5 | Feb 8, 2025 |
| SUNY Geneseo | Business Administration | BUS 101 Introduction to Business | Associate | 3 | Sep 6, 2025 |
Erie Community College
Major
Accounting
Counts as
ACC 110 Principles of Accounting
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Jul 13, 2024
Genesee Community College
Major
Business Administration
Counts as
BUS 101 Introduction to Business
Degree
Associate
Credits
5
As of
Feb 8, 2025
SUNY Geneseo
Major
Business Administration
Counts as
BUS 101 Introduction to Business
Degree
Associate
Credits
3
As of
Sep 6, 2025
Skills covered
Bookkeeping
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Accounting Cycles
Deferrals and Accruals
Merchandising
Inventories
Data Analysis
QuickBooks
Report Creation
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Employer Tuition Assistance (Employer Sponsored)
Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.
Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.
SUNY Reimagine Workforce Scholarship (Scholarship)
Partial scholarships for first-time SUNY non-credit learners.
Who qualifies: New York residents taking their first SUNY non-credit course.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.