Business Accounting
Account for a New Future
This program will
prepare you for work doing bookkeeping, accounts, and spreadsheets. You will
learn to do accounting the old-fashioned way, with pen and paper, as well as
using the computer for efficiency and speed.
The skills learned
in this program might help you find a position at a company whose sole purpose
is to do accounting for other businesses, or you could become a freelance accountant
doing books for companies and individuals. All businesses need someone to do
their bookkeeping - it could be you!
Student Testimonial
"I just
recently graduated and received my diploma in Computerized Business Accounting.
I would like to tell you that my experience with the Centre for Distance
Education has been great! The instructors were easy to contact and provided me
excellent assistance when I needed it. Upon finishing my program, I was able to
get another job with the company I work for, but this time I am working in the
accounting department! Thank you for your help and support."
- Jill Comeau, Graduate
Career Prospects
You could become an
accounts clerk, an accounting firm manager, a financial controller, an
accountant, or a bookkeeper. Or, you could start the business of your dreams,
and with these skills, you'll be sure to run the accounting side beautifully!
What You Get
Full multimedia, Internet-ready
computer that meets or exceeds the requirements of the newest industry-standard
software; yours to keep on the successful completion of your program.
Each
Business Account student receives personally registered educational versions of
the software required for this program, which includes Windows XP, Microsoft
Word & Access.
Program Time Table
Duration: 64 weeks,
1280 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)
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Week |
Hours |
Assignments |
Exams |
Subject |
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1 |
Computer
Concepts |
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1 |
Windows
XP |
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1 |
Internet
Basics |
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1 |
Spreadsheets |
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2 |
Manual
Accounting |
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Simply
Accounting |
Module Summaries
5 weeks; 100 hours; 4 tests; 1 exam
Computer Concepts introduces key terminology and technology associated with
computers.
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4 weeks; 80 hours; 6 tests; 1 exam
We'll teach you the workings of the latest Windows operating system, including
using the desktop, managing files and folders, and using the Windows Help &
Support.
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3 weeks; 60 hours; 5 tests; 1 exam
Provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of the Internet. Topics
covered include browsers, searching techniques, and email.
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20 weeks; 200 hours; 15 projects; 1 exam
You will learn basic calculations to complex financial
and mathematical formulas using Excel. You will go from learning how to create
and edit a worksheet to developing "real world" workbooks and charts
for "companies." The focus will be on how indispensable spreadsheets
are to accounting practices in today's businesses.
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24 weeks; 280 hours; 10 projects; 2 exams
You will develop a solid understanding of the accounting equation, concepts of
debits and credits, the accounting cycle for service and merchandising firms,
accounting for partnerships and corporations, and accounting for receivables
and payables and the use of special journals.
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16 weeks; 320 hours; 8 projects
You will become proficient in operating Simply
Accounting, an integrated computerized accounting application. You will learn
to record and process transactions in the general, payables, receivables,
payroll, inventory, and project modules of the Simply Accounting system. The
goal of this module is to allow you to design and operate a computerized
accounting system for a small business.
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