What is a Certified Bookkeeper?
In 1998, the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) set the first and only national standard in advanced bookkeeping: The Certified Bookkeeper Program. A Certified Bookkeeper has the proven ability to handle the books for a company of up to 100 employees. To become certified, a bookkeeper must: • Know basic bookkeeping, including double-entry accounting, before undertaking certification; • Pass a national exam in advanced bookkeeping at Prometric Test Centers; • Have at least 3,000 hours (2 years) of on-the-job experience in bookkeeping; • Sign a Code of Ethics that assures commitment to integrity; • Constantly update skills by earning 20 continuing education credits every year.
