How to become a BOOKKEEPER?

Links:
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers

Free Bookkeeping & Tax Training from Intuit:

Coursera: Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate:

Coursera: Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate:

Coursera: Finance/Accounting Specialization:

Certiport QuickBooks Certified User:

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Program

My software: RightTool

Timelines:
00:00 Introduction
02:16 EDUCATION
09:46 CERTIFICATIONS
17:25 PERSONALITY
22:44 HOW TO MAKE A LIVING
37:17 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
45:53 My Journey: from Bookkeeper to Software Developer

[JeannineDobson]

Hector, as usual you gave great info! I'm currently studying for the AIPB certification and wanted to share with your viewers that they are currently charging around $300 for the study books and another approximately $200-250 for the testing. It's not necessary to come up with the entire amount at one time. The books can purchased one at a time or all at once. Cheers!

Edited to add: As of April 2024, AIPB is now offering online classes too, but they are more expensive than just using the workbooks to get certified.

[Sparkplug]

I took a 3.5 yr course here in canada and am a certified charter bookkeeper. Certified thru our board and government. I am nationally recognized.
I started at 57 yrs of age and just as I graduated covid hit and I could not complete the exam to get my full accountant designation. Now I'm 62 and don't think I will pursue that avenue because I'm so busy with an overload of clients as it is. I don't feel at this age I need to go further. But definitely there are many wonderful programs out there to succeed in this field and as long as we have to file taxes or businesses are running, there is always a need for trained bookkeepers & accountants ...

[Lyrunfromda]

Finishing my business administration degree and was looking to become a bookkeeper…you legit persuaded me and you gave real good advice at the end about expanding your viewpoint

[brianlundsr]

Hi Hector, I am a retired senior citizen who is looking into doing Part-Time hybrid type bookkeeping to subsidize my social security. I completed one course through LinkedIn and now working on my second course. I appreciate your feedback and will in fact, join up with the AIPD. I am also well versed in Excel and Quicken and believe that the QB won't be too difficult. My current struggle is keeping accounts v. debit v credit organized in my old brain. LOL Thanks for sharing!!

[jorgefraga]

Thanks Hector, As always great job! and good education is so important …I am so glad that you are putting these videos together and i honestly admire you so much, i wish i could those kind of videos care!

[otoolailai]

you are great sir. I just began listening to you for just a few minutes and you have already given me a lot. I hear what you say very clearly and I love the way you take your time to explain every detail with honesty... I wish I could have you as my mentor. GREAT JOB and stay blessed🙏🙏🙏

[jennyturner]

Fantastic information. I have been working as an automotive service advisor for nearly 2 decades and decided a few months ago to transition into a job requiring fewer hours and hopefully allows me to work remotely(a 60 hour week is common in the auto repair business). I have a very good understanding of the their paperwork issues with a/p and a/r. You have given me a great idea. I will likely have a good niche in auto repair shops. Thanks for this!

[dawnhayes]

Hector, thank you for discussing AI and the potential conversations with clients on pricing. I already have clients asking about how AI will change the way we work together. Looking forward to seeing you at QB Connect!

[MrMpwood]

Hector, great video sir. I’m already a CPA and work for a manufacturing company full time and already earn a good salary. My wife recently quit her job to stay home with our children and I’m looking to start a bookkeeping business on the side just offset some of the lost income. Thanks for the help!

[joseanguiano]

Thanks man, I’m beginning my journey as a bookkeeper soon, I’m like way in the beginning, but I’m hopeful that I can be where you are now. Thanks for the intel!

[imperfectxennial]

I just got my certificate from my community college in bookkeeping, and I contacted the NACPB (National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers) on how to get my CPB license. They have classes to take their tests but because I graduated from a college they will forgo those classes so I can do the tests. Now I just need one year of experience after I take the tests before I get my license.

[gharglerode]

Loved this video. Needed it, I am trying to switch careers so I can work from home and have my own schedule. I will continue to watch to learn more from you. I want to follow your path.

[a.r]

Hi Hector,
Nice channel. I'm Chartered and, has been for over thirty years. You've nailed it when you mentioned "patience". Another one is passion. Both may allow Accounting Students to become successful. The rule of thumb is not to quit in my opinion.

[sherrythomason]

Great video Hector.
I appreciate your comments on EDUCATION. The fundamentals of accounting can't be stressed enough.
I started off (35 years ago) as a bookkeeper. Went back to school to get my Accounting degree (50 yo.). At the ripe old age of (65+) I got my Enrolled Agent license... so a similar journey.
Difference is you're great at making great YouTube vdeos - I'm hiding in my office. 😃

[tonia]

Genuinely the best video on this topic! Thorough and unbiased. Thank you Hector. Looking forward to watching more of your content.

[girliemanguilin]

God bless you more Hector. I have been listening to from the start till end and its really inspiring.

[NinaJackson-gg]

Thank you Hector, you are my favorite quickbooks teacher.

[DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

Hector the Information and resources that you have provided is so great, I really appreciate it. I got a 5 day bookkeeping bootcamp and it is not enough to have me comfortable handling Companies bookkeeping without more training and or a certification. The resources you gave even have free training from intuit! I really appreciate it and with my Marketing skills after 3 months of courses I will have all I need to run a great online Bookkeeping business! I really appreciate you and if you need Marketing let me know!

[stevelucas]

I have my BS in another major, but I took accounting 1A and 1B and then took corporate managerial accounting when inwas trying for my MBA. Always loved it and am now going to try for a small bookkeeping business on the side.

[roxanamicu]

Thank you so much for the video, it's inspiring. I've been a bookkeeper for 9 years, I will open my own bookkeeping services business to be home with my child.