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Online Accounting Courses

Accountants are responsible for the financial accounting and auditing activities of a business, such as overseeing the books, payroll, tax compliance, and the like. If you're great with numbers and a disciplined self-starter, then this lucrative career path is right for you.

What You'll Learn in Online Accounting Courses
You'll study all aspects of accounting in online accounting courses, including auditing, cost accounting, and individual and corporate taxation. You'll also hone your ability to work with accounting information systems. Accounting is a four-year degree or more if you choose the CPA path. However, accelerated and flexible study programs are available online. Also, short term, one or two-year online accounting courses prepare you for a para-professional accounting position, assisting in auditing and tax preparation.

Bright Prospects for Your Accounting Career
The combination of new federal accounting and auditing laws with increased degree requirements that effectively add an additional year to the CPA have created a dearth of accountants. As a result, accountants were the most in-demand of all college grads in 2005. Beginning accountants with Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting received starting salaries averaging $44,564, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Experienced corporate auditors are pulling down from $70-$85,000 on average. Regardless of your position, expect to work overtime during tax season if you choose accounting as your career.

Sources
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (aicpa.org)
"Jobs: Accountants are kings among grads" (money.cnn.com)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov)

Our Featured Education Partners:
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University of Phoenix
Part of the U.S.'s largest accredited private university, now offers individual online adult education courses, which interested students can take to fulfill degree requirements for other universities and colleges, or for general professional/career development. These online courses take 5 or 6 weeks to finish.
  • Accounting for Decision Making
  • Accounting Information Systems I
  • Financial Accounting I and II
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I, II, and III
  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Government and Non-Profit Accounting
  • Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
  • Income Tax - Individual
  • Contemporary Auditing I and II
  • Contemporary Auditing I and II
  • Advanced Accounting Information Systems
  • Advanced Cost Accounting
  • Advanced Corporate Income Tax
  • Accounting Theory
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DeVry University
Training students to meet the evolving needs of today's companies, DeVry provides job-focused programs that take advantage of the latest technologies. Since we know that many students have timing, scheduling, and location challenges, we offer top programs online, such as Business Administration, Technical Management, and Information Technology.
  • Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM)
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA).

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Kaplan University
Kaplan University's Certificate in Financial Planning prepares you for a successful career in the financial services industry as a financial planner. The Certificate in Financial Planning program is comprised of six courses, each with ten lessons and quizzes. Coursework includes:
  • Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
  • Insurance and Employment Benefits
  • Investment Planning
  • Income Tax Planning
  • Planning for Retirement
  • Estate Planning
Completion of the program qualifies you to become a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC). Kaplan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Learn more about this financial planning certificate. Go Learn more about this financial planning certificate program

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Allied Schools
Whether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today’s job market, Allied’s distance education training can help. Students are offered fully-staffed Educational Support and a Student Services Department ready to answer any questions you have. Allied also offers a Career Assistance Center Director who can personally offer helpful advice on resume, cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing skills and more. Accounting courses currently offered:
  • Fundamentals of Bookkeeping
  • Computerized Financial Accounting
Allied offers convenient payment plans to fit your budget as well as a match price and "Peace of Mind" refund policy. Allied Schools are Nationally Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

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Penn Foster Career School
Established in 1890, Penn Foster Career School is one of the oldest and largest distance learning institutions in the world. Students can study online, in print, or a combination of each - you decide which method best suits your learning style. Earn your diploma in bookkeeping with the following program:
  • Bookkeeping Program
    Train at home for a rewarding career in bookkeeping. Work for businesses, large and small, or start your own bookkeeping service from home. After you graduate, you'll know how to work with assets, liabilities, owner's equity, cash, payroll accounts, and much more.
  • Associate in Specialized Business (ASB) Degree in Accounting
    The program covers every important part of an Accountant's work, from financial management to economics and cost accounting.
  • Associate in Specialized Business (ASB) Degree in Finance
    Your complete ASB Degree program includes the important facts every financial professional needs to know, including details on securities and investments, and much more.

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for high school and vocational-technical programs, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster Career School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.

Penn Foster Career School offers affordable, all-inclusive pricing—among the lowest of all career schools—and 0% interest financing and customized payment plans.

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Ashworth University
Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth University, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you. We offers the following diploma in tax preparation:
  • Professional Tax Preparation Program
Students receive comprehensive texts and study materials by mail, and study in the convenience of home, at their own pace. Exams are open-book. Ashworth University offers easy, interest-free monthly tuition. Students may enroll online, year-round.

Ashworth University is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council and is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program.

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Real Life Accounting for Non-Accountants
The Basics for Non-Accountants in 20 Hours or Less. Real Life Accounting is a quick and easy self-tutorial accounting course that is specifically designed for:
  • Owners & managers of small business firms
  • Treasurers of non-profit organizations
  • Loan officers & bank personnel
  • Financial planners
  • Bookkeepers and Office Staff
  • College Students
  • Anyone who needs a fast review of accounting
It teaches only the accounting you need, in plain english with no textbook or instructor required and is filled with useful business and tax tips. A certificate of completion is provided to those who finish and ongoing support services are offered at the site. You can try the first study section for free.

Learn more about this online accounting course. Course price $99 USD; WWL price $79 USD. Go Learn more about this accounting course program

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E-Learn.uk.com
E-Learn.uk offers distance learning through the internet, giving students an interactive educational experience and the opportunity to study through highly accredited learning providers. With roughly 500 vocational and career training courses available online, E-Learn.uk offers something for everybody. You can choose from a wide variety of online accounting courses, including: Students enrol, sign on, and conduct all class activities, from any location in the World, with only a standard Web Browser and without complicated plug-in software and can quickly access your course material on line. You'll learn at your own pace, decide on your own method of learning, all with a choice of payment options. You can work online or print out course materials and get started right away on a new educational experience.

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JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops.com)
JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops) offers over 350 online and interactive, instructor-led workshops and tutorials, including the following accounting software courses:
  • A Fast Track Course to Using QuickBooks Accounts Receivable
  • QuickBooks Pro 2003
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eMind.com
Online accounting courses are featured at eMind.com as well as web-based training in taxes, auditing, securities, insurance and personal development. Here's a few titles from the wide selection of online courses offered:
  • Accounting and Auditing for Investments
  • Financial Accounting Standards
  • Ethics for CPAs
  • Analysis of Financial Statements
  • Partnerships & LLCs
Credit courses start at $20 and there are several free demos for you to try out before you buy.

ERI Distance Learning Center
The ERI Distance Learning Center provides an online resource for those wishing to advance their skills and knowledge in the area of compensation and benefits. ERI's Distance Learning Center provides convenient, internet based access to compensation and benefits education. Over 50 courses covering compensation and benefits topics offered in these subject areas:
  • Legal Issues
  • Salary Administration
  • Foundation Courses
  • Benefit Plans
  • Global Market
CPE, MCLE, and CE credits are available. Courses are available to individuals & corporations.

Gleim
Gleim offers an online CPA Review program as well as online CPE. Gleim CPE is NASBA QAS approved.

High Q Inc.
High Q's online accounting training will teach you how to read financial statements, including ratio analysis of financial statements. From "accelerated depreciation" to "working capital", the definition of more than 150 financial and accounting terms are at your finger tips in an in-depth Accounting Dictionary, which is included in every accounting course. The interactive courses on Understanding Financial Statements and Financial Statement Analysis provide a detailed analysis and explanation of the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows, as well as covering inventory valuation, business cycles, financial ratios and horizontal and vertical analysis.

INSEAD Online
INSEAD Online offers its international business school accounting courses online including:
  • Assets & Liability Management
  • Financial Accounting for Managers
  • Introduction to Financial Statements
Note that pricing is EuroDollars.

Learning Tree University
Learning Tree Universtiy (LTU) provides many online business and management accounting courses including:
  • The Accounting Cycle
  • Balance Sheet Accounts
  • Accounting with QuickBooks Pro New!
  • Accounting and Business Decisions New!
  • Principles of Corporate Finance New!
  • Financial Statement Analysis New!
  • Effective Planning, Budgeting and Control New!
  • Assessing Financial Risks New!
  • Successfully Financing the New Venture
LTU is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), both approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

Macroeconomics - Principles of Economics I
Professional Education Organization International offers Macroeconomics - Principles of Economics I, a free online course that covers essentials of macroeconomics presented as a study guide with review questions, quiz and a comprehensive test. A prerequisite for most college programs, this course is a review of fundamental concepts of macroeconomics. Together with Principles of Economics II, this represents the indispensable body of knowledge for anyone to undertake college education in general, and professional courses, in particular. The core of the course deals with fiscal policies applying to taxation and government spending, and monetary policy affecting investments and currency value. The emphasis is placed on periodic setbacks in economic prosperity and the choice of policy tools to deal with them.

So, you want to learn Bookkeeping!
David Marshall provides free online bookkeeping lessons. Each of the tutorials use simple examples and terminology to illustrate the concepts being presented.

Zoologic, Inc.
Zoologic is a provider of learning solutions for financial professionals. The Introduction to Accounting Curriculum introduces learners to the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, and provide an overview of other key accounting concepts. Here are a few of the online courses available:
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Current Assets
  • Long-Term Assets
  • Liabilities and Equity
  • Working Capital
  • Income Statement Analysis
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Ratio Analysis
These courses provide an introduction to the discipline of accounting.

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Featured Partners

University of Phoenix
Online accouting courses

DeVry University
Accounting and Financial Management

Kaplan University
Certificate in Financial Planning

Allied Schools
Online accounting training courses

Penn Foster Career School
Accounting and bookeeping courses

Ashworth University
Professional Tax Preparation Program

Real Life Accounting
Simplified accounting courses

E-Learn.uk.com
Accounting online training courses

JER Group, Inc.
Online courses in QuickBooks

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