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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Riverside, California

10 accounting and bookkeeping programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs with classes in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record and check financial data so an organization keeps complete, accurate books. Some employers want college classes or a degree in accounting, others hire people with a high school diploma and train them on the job; certification is not usually required.1 Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare federal tax returns needs a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS.2

In Riverside, 2 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 10 programs here are accounting certificate (4 programs), QuickBooks and accounting software (3 programs), accounting (associate degree, 1 program), tax preparation (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

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All 146 accounting and bookkeeping programs in California, including online programs

How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Riverside?

$184 to $5,350 is what most accounting and bookkeeping programs in Riverside cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $160 to $7,560

In the typical program

Finished the program
50%
Working 6 months later
57%
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
17 to 33 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Riverside may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in Riverside?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Riverside approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting AS Degree

    College Of The Desert

    Palm Desert

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm DesertAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,806
    Program website, Accounting AS Degree at College Of The Desert
    More details about Accounting AS Degree at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $61
    Students counted
    8,692
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,806
    Program website, Accounting AS Degree at College Of The Desert

  • Accounting certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Computerized Office and Accounting (Distance Learning)

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main

    Ontario

    No diploma needed

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main, OntarioAccounting certificateHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,770

    40 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Computerized Office and Accounting (Distance Learning) at HealthStaff Training Institute - Main
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,320
    Length
    20 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $625
    Students counted
    210
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,770
    students trained with WIOA funding
    40

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Principles and QuickBooks

    Corona-Norco Adult School

    Corona

    Education and courses

    Corona-Norco Adult School, CoronaQuickBooks and accounting softwareHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
    Price if you pay yourself$160
    Program website, Accounting Principles and QuickBooks at Corona-Norco Adult School
    More details about Accounting Principles and QuickBooks at Corona-Norco Adult School
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    35%
    Earned in a quarter
    Left out
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $160
    Program website, Accounting Principles and QuickBooks at Corona-Norco Adult School

  • Accounting certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Certificate in Accounting

    UCR University Extension

    Riverside

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    UCR University Extension, RiversideAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,560

    25 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Certificate in Accounting at UCR University Extension
    More details about Professional Certificate in Accounting at UCR University Extension
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,078
    Length
    78 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $325
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,560
    students trained with WIOA funding
    25
    Program website, Professional Certificate in Accounting at UCR University Extension

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Contabilidad con QuickBooks y Microsoft Office (Spanish) (direct)

    California City College

    Riverside

    High school diploma or equivalent

    California City College, RiversideQuickBooks and accounting softwareIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,350
    Program website, Contabilidad con QuickBooks y Microsoft Office (Spanish) (direct) at California City College
    More details about Contabilidad con QuickBooks y Microsoft Office (Spanish) (direct) at California City College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,525
    Length
    17 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,315
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,350
    Program website, Contabilidad con QuickBooks y Microsoft Office (Spanish) (direct) at California City College

  • Tax preparationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Individual & Small Business Income Tax Preparer

    Norco College CTE

    Norco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Norco College CTE, NorcoTax preparation · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$184
    Program website, Registered Individual & Small Business Income Tax Preparer at Norco College CTE
    More details about Registered Individual & Small Business Income Tax Preparer at Norco College CTE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $130
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $184
    Program website, Registered Individual & Small Business Income Tax Preparer at Norco College CTE

  • Accounting certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Small Business Accounting

    Norco College CTE

    Norco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Norco College CTE, NorcoAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$184
    Program website, Small Business Accounting at Norco College CTE
    More details about Small Business Accounting at Norco College CTE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $476
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $184
    Program website, Small Business Accounting at Norco College CTE

  • PayrollIn personNo diploma needed

    Small Business Payroll Accounting

    Norco College CTE

    Norco

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Norco College CTE, NorcoPayroll · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$184
    School website, Small Business Payroll Accounting at Norco College CTE
    More details about Small Business Payroll Accounting at Norco College CTE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $454
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $184
    School website, Small Business Payroll Accounting at Norco College CTE

  • Accounting certificateIn personPrerequisite courses

    Accounting

    San Bernardino Valley College

    San Bernardino

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    San Bernardino Valley College, San BernardinoAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,242
    Program website, Accounting at San Bernardino Valley College
    More details about Accounting at San Bernardino Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,160
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,242
    Program website, Accounting at San Bernardino Valley College

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (direct)

    California City College

    Riverside

    High school diploma or equivalent

    California City College, RiversideQuickBooks and accounting softwareIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,350
    Program website, Accounting with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (direct) at California City College
    More details about Accounting with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (direct) at California City College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,315
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,350
    Program website, Accounting with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (direct) at California City College

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Riverside

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Riverside

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Riverside

How accounting and bookkeeping classes compare with the rest of business and office work across California: Business and office training in California

Where the Riverside accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which Riverside accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs with classes in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the California page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Riverside accounting and bookkeeping programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in Riverside

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  2. Internal Revenue Service: PTIN requirements for tax return preparers
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List