

The Business Accounting program will teach you online bookkeeping, practical business math, account management and business spreadsheets, making you an asset in today’s competitive job market. You will also learn the tried and true manual style of accounting, so you can handle any accounting problem with or without a computer. Your new accounting skills will be complemented with computer training courses that build computer efficiency and speed.

The skills learned in this course can help you find work in an accounting firm, or become a freelance bookkeeper for various companies or individuals. You could become an accounts payable clerk, an accounts receivable clerk, an office administrator or a small business bookkeeper - such as for your own small business!
CD-ED is committed to helping you find employment in the field of your choice. In fact, we’ll start before you even begin as a student! If you call us today, your personal academic recruiter will research the job market for this career in your city, and help you decide if this program is the right path for your future.
After graduation, we’ll help you find an interview with your prospective employer in the job market. And of course, your new up-to-date skills will put you at the top of any interviewer’s list!

If you follow our registered course outline and put in the required hours, we guarantee your success. Below are some of the ways we ensure that you will graduate successfully.
You will have unlimited one-on-one instructor support via email, chat, online classroom webinars and toll-free phone calls throughout your entire program - and beyond. Our instructors have industry experience and can help you understand how to conquer the job market before you go out into it.
You're never a number at CD-ED - our instructors and guidance counselor will take a personal interest in your progress and will be in touch with you constantly throughout the year, making sure everything is going well with your program and whatever of your home life you wish to share.
Unlike traditional classrooms, you don't need go out and buy your own textbooks. As part of your tuition, when you become a student you will have all textbooks and registered software shipped directly to your door. A full set of instructions and tutorials will be included, along with access to your customized online learning management system.
We include a “How to Study At Home” learning package free with your materials, and along with our exclusive Student Tracking System it will help you schedule your time to ensure a successful student experience.
You have the option of a brand-new desktop or laptop computer on loan to facilitate your education. A computer is simply a tool, and we make sure you have the best tools available, running smoothly to allow you to learn under optimal conditions. And, as a graduation gift, the computer you choose will be yours to keep on the successful completion of your program. NOTE: Accepting computer equipment from CD-ED is optional – not mandatory.

Duration: 52 weeks, 1040 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)
Weeks |
# of Weeks |
Hours/Week |
Total Hours |
Subject |
| 1-3 | 3 | 20 | 60 | Computer Concepts & Basic Communication |
| 4-5 | 2 | 20 | 40 | Windows |
| 6-7 | 2 | 20 | 40 | Internet Basics |
| 8-15 | 8 | 20 | 160 | Practical Business Math |
| 16-24 | 9 | 20 | 180 | Spreadsheets: Excel |
| 25-36 | 12 | 20 | 240 | Fundamental Accounting Principles |
| 37-52 | 16 | 20 | 320 | Simply Accounting |

Review basic English structures and learn proper professional communication skills. Learn key terminology and technology associated with computers, including computer hardware and software, file management and network technology.
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.
Provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of the Internet. Topics covered include browsers, searching techniques, and email.
Business math is more than just arithmetic and algebra - it's about procedures. We'll provide the formulas and procedural details in a step-by-step format to help you understand the practical business applications of math.
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.
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.
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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