Communicate Bookkeeping Knowledge

NACPB Bookkeeping Certification communicates and assures employers of your bookkeeping knowledge.

The Bookkeeping Certification distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

The Bookkeeping Certification is required for the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license.

Bookkeeping Certification requires the completion of the Accounting Fundamentals course and Bookkeeping Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the exam.

Topics Covered on the Exam

• Accounting: The Language of Business
• Analyzing Business Transactions
• Analyzing Business Transactions Using T Accounts
• The General Journal and the General Ledger
• Adjustments and the Worksheet
• Closing Entries and the Post Closing Trial Balance
• Accounting for Sales, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Receipts
• Accounting for Purchases, Accounts Payable, and Cash Payments
• Cash
• Payroll Computations, Records, and Payment
• Payroll Taxes, Deposits, and Reports
•  Accruals, Deferrals, and the Worksheet
• Financial Statements and Closing Procedures

Exam Materials

• Bookkeeping Certification exam
• Bookkeeping Certification certificate
• Bookkeeping Certification badge

Steps to Take the Exam

1. Take the Bookkeeping Certification pre-assessment exam.
2. Complete the Accounting Fundamentals course.
3. Take the Bookkeeping Certification post-assessment exam.
4. Take the Bookkeeping Certification exam.

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Communicate Payroll Knowledge

NACPB Payroll Certification communicates and assures employers of your payroll knowledge.

The Payroll Certification distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates payroll knowledge.

The Payroll Certification is required for the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license.

Payroll Certification requires the completion of the Payroll Fundamentals course and Payroll Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the exam.

Topics Covered on the Exam

• Payroll Practices and System Fundamentals
• Payroll System Procedures
• Gross Pay Computations
• Fringe Benefits and Voluntary Deductions
• Employee Net Pay and Pay Methods
• Employer Payroll Taxes and Labor Planning
• The Payroll Register, Employees' Earnings Records, and Accounting System Entries

Exam Materials

• Payroll Certification exam
• Payroll Certification certificate
• Payroll Certification badge

Steps to Take the Exam

1. Take the Payroll Certification pre-assessment test.
2. Complete the Payroll Fundamentals course.
3. Take the Payroll Certification post-assessment test.
4. Take the Payroll Certification exam.

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Communicate QuickBooks Online Knowledge

NACPB's QuickBooks Online Certification communicates and assures employers of your QuickBooks Online knowledge.

The QuickBooks Online Certification distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates QuickBooks Online knowledge.

The QuickBooks Online Certification is required for the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license.

QuickBooks Online Certification requires the completion of the QuickBooks Online Fundamentals course and QuickBooks Online Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the exam.

Topics Covered on the Exam

• Navigation and Settings
• Chart of Accounts
• Transactions
• Banking
• Customers and Sales
• Vendors and Expenses
• Inventory
• Employees and Payroll
• Adjustments
• Reports

Exam Materials

• QuickBooks Online Certification Exam
• QuickBooks Online Certification Certificate
• QuickBooks Online Certification badge

Steps to Take the Exam

1. Take QuickBooks Online Certification pre-assessment test.
2. Complete the QuickBooks Online Fundamentals course.
3. Take the QuickBooks Online Certification post-assessment test.
4. Take the QuickBooks Online Certification exam.

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Accounting Analysis Certification

The Accounting Analysis Certification assures employers of your accounting analysis knowledge. The certification distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

Accounting Analysis Certification requires the completion of the Accounting Analysis course and Accounting Analysis Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

The Accounting Analysis Certification is accredited by Accounting Analytics Accounting School. The school is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives

Topics

• Accounting: Information for Decision Making
• Basic Accounting
• The Accounting Cycle: Capturing Economic Events
• The Accounting Cycle: Accruals and Deferrals
• The Accounting Cycle: Reporting Financial Results
• Merchandising Activities
• Financial Assets
• Inventories and the Cost of Goods Sold
• Plant and Intangible Assets
• Liabilities
• Stockholders' Equity: Paid-In Capital
• Income and Changes in Retained Earnings
• Statement of Cash Flows
• Accounting Analysis

Materials

• Accounting Analysis Certification exam
• Accounting Analysis Certification certificate
• Accounting Analytics Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take the Accounting Analysis Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Accounting Analysis Fundamentals course.

Step 3: Take the Accounting Analysis Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Accounting Analysis Certification exam.

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Accounting Certification

The Accounting Certification assures employers of your accounting knowledge. It distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

Accounting Certification requires the completion of the Accounting Principles course and Accounting Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Accounting Certification is accredited by Accounting Analytics Accounting School. The school is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics

• Accounting Principles and Reporting Standards
• Accounts Receivable and Uncollectible Accounts
• Notes Payable and Notes Receivable
• Merchandise Inventory
• Property, Plant, and Equipment and Depreciation
• Accounting for Partnerships
• Corporations: Formation and Capital Stock Transactions
• Corporate Earnings and Capital Transactions
• Long-Term Bonds
• Financial Statement Analysis
• The Statement of Cash Flows

Materials

• Accounting Certification exam
• Accounting Certification certificate
• Accounting Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take the Accounting Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Accounting Principles course.

Step 3: Take the Accounting Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Accounting Certification exam.

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Individual Tax Certification

Individual Tax Certification requires the completion of the Individual Tax Fundamentals course and Individual Tax Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Business Tax Certification is accredited by Consortia Small Business Accountants. The Consortia is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics

• An Introduction to Tax
• Tax Compliance, the IRS, and Tax Authorities
• Tax Planning Strategies and Related Limitations
• Individual Income Tax Overview, Dependents, and Filing Status
• Gross Income and Exclusions
• Individual Deductions
• Investments
• Individual Income Tax Computation and Tax Credits
• Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods
• Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery
• Property Dispositions
• Compensation
• Retirement Savings and Deferred Compensation
• Tax Consequences of Home Ownership

Materials

• Individual Tax Certification exam
• Individual Tax Certification certificate
• Individual Tax Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take the Individual Tax Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Individual Tax Fundamentals course.

Step 3: Take the Individual Tax Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Individual Tax Certification exam.

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Business Tax Certification

Business Tax Certification requires the completion of the Business Tax Fundamentals course and Business Tax Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Business Tax Certification is accredited by Consortia Small Business Accountants. The Consortia is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics

• Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods
• Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery
• Business Entities Overview
• Corporate Operations
• Accounting for Income Taxes
• Corporate Taxation: Nonliquidating Distributions
• Corporate Formation, Reorganization, and Liquidation
• Forming and Operating Partnerships
• Property Dispositions
• Dispositions of Partnership Interests and Partnership Distributions
• S Corporations
• State and Local Taxes
• The U.S. Taxation of Multinational Transactions
• Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

Materials

• Business Tax Certification exam
• Business Tax Certification certificate
• Business Tax Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take Business Tax Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Business Tax Fundamentals course.

Step 3: Take the Business Tax Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Business Tax Certification exam.

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Tax Planning Certification

Tax Planning Certification requires the completion of the Tax Planning Fundamentals course and Tax Planning Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Tax Planning Certification is accredited by Consortia Small Business Accountants. The Consortia is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics

• Taxes and Taxing Jurisdictions
• Policy Standards for a Good Tax
• Taxes as Transaction Costs
• Maxims of Income Tax Planning
• Tax Research
• Taxable Income from Business Operations
• Property Acquisitions and Cost Recovery Deductions
• Property Dispositions
• Nontaxable Exchanges
• Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLCs, and S Corporations
• The Corporate Taxpayer
• The Choice of Business Entity
• Jurisdictional Issues in Business Taxation
• The Individual Tax Formula
• Compensation and Retirement Planning
• Investment and Personal Financial Planning
• Tax Consequences of Personal Activities
• The Tax Compliance Process

Materials

• Tax Planning Certification exam
• Tax Planning Certification certificate
• Tax Planning Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take the Tax Planning Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Tax Planning Fundamentals course.

Step 3: Take the Tax Planning Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Tax Planning Certification exam.

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