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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Arkansas

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

7 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs, and Arkansas has approved every one 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 Arkansas, all 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are accounting (associate degree, 5 programs), accounting certificate (5 programs) and bookkeeping certificate or course (2 programs).

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How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Arkansas?

Certificates and short courses (7 programs)
$4,429 to $5,822most of them, usually 16 to 32 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$9,896 to $12,680most of them

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
42%
Working 6 months later
58%
Earned a year, estimated
about $27,300
Length
16 to 32 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 Arkansas may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in Arkansas?

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

All 12 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

    North Little Rock

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE, North Little RockAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$134
    Program website, Accounting at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    More details about Accounting at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    Finished
    15%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,446
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    95
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $134
    Program website, Accounting at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting AAS

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), PocahontasAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,200
    Price if you pay yourself$12,560
    School website, Accounting AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Accounting AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,808
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    86
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,560
    School website, Accounting AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting AAS

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Paragould

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), ParagouldAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,200
    Price if you pay yourself$12,680
    School website, Accounting AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Accounting AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,808
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    86
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,680
    School website, Accounting AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Administration/Accounting (AAS degree)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), HarrisonAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,896
    Program website, Business Administration/Accounting (AAS degree) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Business Administration/Accounting (AAS degree) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,478
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,516
    Students counted
    68
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,896
    Program website, Business Administration/Accounting (AAS degree) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Technical Certificate Accounting Technology

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

    Bentonville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), BentonvilleAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Technical Certificate Accounting Technology at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
    More details about Technical Certificate Accounting Technology at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,083
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Technical Certificate Accounting Technology at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting CP

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), PocahontasAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,358
    Program website, Accounting CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Accounting CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,816
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,358
    Program website, Accounting CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting CP

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Paragould

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), ParagouldAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,358
    Program website, Accounting CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Accounting CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,816
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,358
    Program website, Accounting CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting (Technical Certificate)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), HarrisonAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,225
    Program website, Accounting (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Accounting (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,474
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,535
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,225
    Program website, Accounting (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant TC

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), PocahontasBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,430
    School website, Accounting Assistant TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Accounting Assistant TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,149
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,430
    School website, Accounting Assistant TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant TC

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Paragould

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), ParagouldBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,530
    School website, Accounting Assistant TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Accounting Assistant TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,149
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,530
    School website, Accounting Assistant TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting - TC

    Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)

    Malvern

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas), MalvernAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,213
    Program website, Accounting - TC at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
    More details about Accounting - TC at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,933
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,213
    Program website, Accounting - TC at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Science in Accounting

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)

    Jonesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr), JonesboroAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,661
    More details about Associate of Science in Accounting at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,548
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,661

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Arkansas

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Arkansas

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.

Quick facts: Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Arkansas

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
28th of 38
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
0 of 19
accounting and bookkeeping programs here, against the typical state's 16
12 vs 16

State comparisons use the same figures as the accounting and bookkeeping classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Paragould, Harrison, Little Rock and other Arkansas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Arkansas

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

Where the Arkansas accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which Arkansas accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs Arkansas 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.

How the prices and results of Arkansas 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 Arkansas

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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