Certified Bookkeeper

This question may be on anyone's mind when it comes to hiring a bookkeeper. Is this an important thing?

The answer is it should be important. A bookkeeper does not have to be certified and it is not mandatory, but certifications demonstrate a commitment to the profession and a mastery of bookkeeping skills. This potentially sets a bookkeeper apart from others.

As a change to a new career, I wanted to demonstrate a high level of expertise and commitment to the bookkeeping profession. I want potential clients to be confident in knowing their bookkeeper is up-to-date with current trends and best practices in the field. I have taken the task to work on becoming a Certified Bookkeeper (CB) from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). Task accepted....task completed.

I received my CB from AIPB on May 5, 2025. The requirements needed to become a CB are the following: sign a Code of Ethics; pass a four-part national certification exam; and submit evidence of at least two years' full-time bookkeeping experience or 3000 hours' part-time or freelance experience. I have passed mastering in adjusting entries, correction of accounting errors, payroll, depreciation, inventory, and internal controls and fraud prevention. I must engage in continuing education to maintain the certification.

With my CB, I am also a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. I will be up-to-date on the latest bookkeeping, accounting and payroll rules, regulations and procedures.

So, should a bookkeeper be certified? At Caviness Bookkeeping Solutions, you will always work with a professional certified bookkeeper.