Focus NJ's Workforce Development Initiatives & Opportunities

• Bergen County

Automated Bookkeeping with Microsoft Administration

Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

• Workforce Training - Computer Training, Technology

This program will provide the student with an understanding of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks. At the completion of this program students will have utilized all aspects of currently used automated accounting software, be knowledgeable enough with Microsoft Office Suite to challenge for the MOS certification. The final project at the completion of the course is a fully functional professional business plan and portfolio.

• Essex County

Computer Accounting

• Workforce Training - Computer Training

This course present the basic elements and concepts of accounting, with emphasis on the procedures used for maintaining journals, ledgers, and other related record, and for the completion of end-of period for small service and merchandising businesses, how t o use financial statements to be wise users of accounting information. Next, students are introduced to computerized accounting in a microcomputer environment. Topics include a review of basic accounting theory and training in both manual and computerized accounting procedures. This program introduces students to the spreadsheets as an accounting tool. Students will learn to apply fundamental spreadsheet concepts and use them as a problem solving and decision making tool. By using a pre-designed accounting software package, students learn the principles and techniques required for computerized processing of accounting data and for generating accounting reports and financial statements.

• Bergen County

Computerized Accounting

Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), QuickBooks End User Certification

• Workforce Training - Computer Training, Technology

This course covers the integrated components of Office 2021 / 365 with dedicated units for the new features of each application. The course also covers a comprehensive study of the QuickBooks 2022 accounting software system.

• Bergen County

Business Accounting

• Workforce Training - Computer Training, Technology

Students will be geared to accept data entry and bookkeeping positions in payroll companies, CPA firms or small businesses. They will be comfortable using QuickBooks 2022 as the primary accounting software.

• Burlington County

Quickbooks Desktop Certified User and MS Office

Credentials: QuickBooks End User Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), IC3

• Workforce Training - Computer Training, Technology

The objective of this program is to prepare students to obtain their QuickBooks certification and up to 5 Microsoft Office certifications.