Bookkeeping and Accounting

Program Overview

Aspiring to make your mark in the accounting world? College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Bookkeeping and Accounting program is designed to launch your career in the high-demand field of accounting. This two-year Associate of Applied Science degree equips you for roles such as accounting clerk, accounting technician, payroll clerk, or bookkeeper. Beyond fundamental accounting processes, the program offers a path to credentialing as a Certified Bookkeeper by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB), setting a national standard of excellence in the profession.

As a student, you will have the opportunity to gain industry-standard certifications, including the QuickBooks Certification and several Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, showcasing your professional competency. The program emphasizes hands-on training in transaction handling, financial statement preparation, payroll operations, and understanding both cash and accrual accounting methods. Designed to advance you in the modern business landscape, this program also instills ethical decision-making and managerial skills, preparing you for a range of accounting-related roles.