Earning a certification can boost your earning potential. If you work in a competitive job market, certification can give you a leg up when discussing salary potential with prospective employers. Additionally, your employer might be inclined to promote and offer higher salaries to certified bookkeepers.

The bookkeeping certification exam should be considered very difficult. While it's certainly not as difficult as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam, candidates should be sure to prepare as much as possible.