Universal’s partnership with Bookkeeping Express will bring enhanced training to the franchise system and will focus on building a better bookkeeping business, how to market the business and business development. In addition, the training provides a master coaching program to guide franchisees through the development of their businesses.
Allen Bostrom, President and CEO of Universal says, “Universal Accounting is pleased to partner with such qualified and visionary companies as BookKeeping Express. Their interest in helping the small business thrive is strongly needed in today’s economy.”
For 31 years, Universal Accounting Center has offered training programs designed to help graduates advance their careers as financial professionals. Designed so they can be completed independently, Universal’s programs enable students to complete training at their own pace. Whether students are looking to earn valuable certification, start an accounting or tax career, secure a promotion or launch and/or grow their own practice, UAC’s products and services help them succeed.
Greg Jones, Chief Executive Officer of BookKeeping Express explains, "With our additional training services and partnership with the Universal Accounting Center, BookKeeping Express plans to help small businesses grow even more efficiently. In return, we hope to continue on the fast track of franchise growth by offering proficient bookkeeping services across the country."
BookKeeping Express offices can be found in 22 states, headed by more than 30 franchisees in the United States and Canada. By teaming up with the Universal Accounting Center, the company looks to expand further throughout North America as they have already consistently grown 81 percent in franchise locations year to year.
About Universal Accounting
Universal Accounting is a Salt Lake City-based training center offering accounting, bookkeeping and income tax training to students throughout the world. Universal skills are taught through live classroom trainings or through its patented home-study course, allowing students to learn at their own pace. More information about Universal Accounting can be found by calling 1-800-343-4827 or by visiting www.universalaccounting.com.
About BookKeeping Express
BookKeeping Express, a national company focused on providing professional bookkeeping practices to small businesses, was founded in 1984 in California and grew to over 150 locations through licensing agreements. In 2007, Greg Jones, along with Bob Stocker and Merritt Green, purchased the company and launched the new business model in January 2008. The company is based in Vienna, Virginia.



