The ExpertRating Accounting Course
(leading to Accounting Certification).

Accounting careers are booming and the demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this instructor led online accounting course is for you. 

During the online accounting course you will learn the basics of accounting education such as double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed.

This Online accounting program will also cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Suitable for either a small business or an individual household, this course is sure to increase financial awareness and accountability. This online accounting course offers the flexibility of learning from home while while being led by an experienced accounting instructor.

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Instructor Charlene Messier

This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your online accounting class assisiting you with lessons, facilitating discussions, and answering your questions.

About the ExpertRating Accounting Course (Fundamentals) instructor : Charlene has more than 20 years of teaching experience to her credit, Charlene Messier had 12 years of practical experience in business following her college training. She now teaches business subjects to over 100 students a year at the quaint New England Village High School from which she graduated 35 years ago. She specializes in teaching adult education courses in accounting, word processing, business law, and business economics.

 Accounting Course requirements: For taking this instructor led online Accounting Course you need Internet access, E-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, Acrobat Reader, and access to a calculator or adding machine, and a printer.

 Testimonials: The ExpertRating Accounting Fundamentals course has received overwhelming positive feedback and reviews from students around the world. Here are a few:

"Wow, what a great course and truly made me think. Thank you"
"Thank you so much for this course!! I am starting in the Accounts Payable Dept for the company I have been at. They were changing over the AP system, and I was just helping out. But I caught on quick, and now I am a full-time member of the Finance Dept!! I took this course to give me a better understanding of what Accounting is all about, and I am more than satisfied with what I have learned, and I am more confident with moving ahead in my career. Thank you again so much!!!"
"The class was very informative, helpful, and definitely taught all the basics of what I wanted to know. The professor's "lectures" were clearly written and her instructions on how to go about doing things were overall specific and not confusing. This was a great beginner level class!"
"Thanks for an interesting and helpful course."
"Thank you so much, Charlene!!! You were an excellent instructor, and I enjoyed your course a lot."
"Thank you! This was a wonderful course, I feel it is essential that anyone grasp the subject before relying on a computer program to do the work for them. I was familiar with terms already but felt I have a much stronger understanding now. Would very much like to see an advanced/another course by this same instructor, loved the style, great balance of assignments, practice, review etc. Thanks again!"
"My first online class - and I enjoyed it. Charlene knows her stuff!!"
"Charlene, I really enjoyed the class and your interaction. You were always very responsive and clear. The examples were very easy to follow. Thank you for all of your assistance!"

"After being a stay at home mom for 11 years and getting back into the workforce, this was a great way to brush up on my skills. Thanks!"

"I found it very interesting to be taking this course online. At first I wasn't sure I would be disciplined enough to sit and do the lessons and take the quizzes on my own. However, I enjoyed the course and looked forward to the mornings when a lesson was available online."

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ExpertRating Accounting Fundamentals Course

leading to ExpertRating Accounting Certification (fundamentals)

 ExpertRating is one of the world's only ISO 9001:2000 Certified companies (from TUV America) offering  an Online Accounting Course (leading to ExpertRating Accounting Certification).

ExpertRating is a trusted name in online testing and certification with over 200,000 certified professionals in over 60 countries in more than 200 skill areas. ExpertRating offers its testing services to the world's best companies such as Convergys Corp, UPS, GAP, Sony, Coke, Citrix, Deltek Corp, IKEA Systems and Ericsson to name a few.See where ExpertRating Certified Professionals are working.

 It is very safe to buy from ExpertRating. Apart from being an ISO 9001:2000 company, it is a member of the BBB (Better Business Bureau) Privacy Program, Square Trade business member since 2002 and HackerSafe approved. ExpertRating has certified Several thousand individuals who are working with leading companies across the US and other countries. View list.

When you choose the ExpertRating Online Accounting Fundamentals Course you can be sure that you are buying a premium International certification that is recognized by hundreds of employers and Government bodies in the US and other countries.

 With ExpertRating you get certified quickly online and you are equipped with a store house of information through the in-depth Accounting courseware which has been developed by experienced Accounting professionals.

 The ExpertRating Accounting Certification is by far the best value for money instructor led Accounting Program at $99.99.

Some Popular questions and answers about this ExpertRating Accounting Course & Certification:

 How much does the Accounting Certification cost and what does it include?

You can buy this Accounting Course (leading to certification) at a special offer price of only $99.99 which includes the in-depth Accounting courseware and exam fee. This is the best value for money Accounting Program available till date. You get the following services within the USD $99.99 fee:

 In-depth accounting fundamentals courseware including scenarios and case studies.

 An instructor to guide you through the course and to whom you can direct your questions.

 World wide airmail delivery of the hard copy Accounting Certificate. The Accounting certificate can be used to prove your certified status and does not mention the words "online".

 An online transcript that can be used to prove your certified credentials on the internet at any time.

How do I get certified?

The process of getting yourself certified is very simple. All you have to do is buy the ExpertRating Accounting Fundamentals Course for $99.99. Log in to the instructor led course using your password. Go through the Accounting Courseware (which would take you 6 weeks) and take the Accounting certification exam at your convenience. You can take the exam within 1 year of buying the accounting certification. The result of the exam appears as soon as it is completed, and your accounting certificate is mailed immediately.

What is the exam like?

The exam is based upon the courseware that is provided along with the accounting certification. If you have gone through the courseware properly you should not have a problem clearing the exam. The exam consists of multiple choice questions from all chapters of the accounting fundamentals courseware.

What are the course start dates?

ExpertRating instructor led courses commence every month, you can always choose a suitable date for your course commencement in any month. To see available course start dates, please click on the "Enroll now" button.

ExpertRating is a a BBB (Better Business Bureau) Online Privacy Program Member and Square Trade certified company that upholds good business practices and ethics. With ExpertRating, you can be sure that you are buying from a trusted vendor.

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Accounting Careers are Booming. This is the time to become a certified accounting professional.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook accounting is a field that's growing at a faster than average rate with an estimated 1.2 million accountants currently working in various industries including public agencies, corporations, educational institutions and charitable organizations. If you're interested in a career in accounting, now is an excellent time to jump in.

Accounting careers are great for people who enjoy working with numbers and mastering the latest accounting software. According to the US Department of Labor statistics, the Employment opportunities for accountants and auditors are expected to increase by 18 percent between the years 2006 and 2016. This trend is faster than the average for any other occupations.
 

Accounting Fundamentals Course Coverage (6 weeks program)

 

Week One

Wednesday - Lesson 01

Welcome to Accounting Fundamentals! In this first lesson, you'll learn all about account classifications, debits, credits, and T accounts. You'll learn the difference between a liability and an asset, and you'll find out how to determine an owner’s equity.

Friday - Lesson 02

Here's where you'll begin your hands-on accounting practice: You'll start by creating an imaginary company for which you'll be the accountant. You'll learn how to analyze your company's transactions to determine which amounts go into which accounts, then you'll create your company's own General Ledger forms and post a few transactions into those accounts. You'll also prepare a Balance Sheet to prove your accounting equations.

Week Two

Wednesday - Lesson 03

Now that you have an understanding of the functions of the General Ledger, you're ready to move on to the next phase of recording transactions: the Journal. In this lesson, you'll learn how to enter transactions into an 11-column journal and then post or transfer those amounts into appropriate General Ledger accounts.

Friday - Lesson 04

In this lesson, you'll learn all about Accounts Payable--money that you owe your vendors and suppliers. You'll practice journalizing cash purchases and purchases on account, and you'll get hands-on practice transferring those purchases to their corresponding Accounts Payable Ledger accounts.

Week Three

Wednesday - Lesson 05

In this lesson, you'll learn about Accounts Receivable, which is another name for money owed to your company by its customers. You'll learn how to journalize and post those sales on account, how to enter charge sales into the journal, and how to transfer the information into an Accounts Receivable Ledger.

Friday - Lesson 06

It's payday! This lesson will teach you how to determine gross pay, deductions, and net pay. You'll learn how to prepare a payroll, write payroll checks, and how to prepare and maintain accurate payroll records.

Week Four

Wednesday - Lesson 07

In this lesson, you'll learn all about banks and banking services: You'll learn the proper way to write checks, make out deposit tickets, and reconcile your company's checking account with the bank statement--skills you'll find valuable in both your business and personal life!

Friday - Lesson 08

This lesson will teach you how to prepare a Schedule of Accounts Payable and a Schedule of Accounts Receivable. These reports can be used to compare the amount of money your business owes its creditors with the amount of money your customers owe your business.

Week Five

Wednesday - Lesson 09

In this lesson, you'll prepare a worksheet showing the net income or net loss for the fiscal period. The worksheet will show all income and expenses for the fiscal period as well as the assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity account balances.

Friday - Lesson 10

In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare various reports that are vital to the well-being of your company. You'll learn how these reports can be used to make sound financial decisions in the next fiscal period. You will discover how to put together an Owner’s Equity Statement, an Income Statement, and a Distribution of Net Income.

Week Six

Wednesday - Lesson 11

In this lesson, you'll prepare for the end of the fiscal period by adjusting your asset account balances to accurately reflect the assets remaining at the end of the year. You will also find out how to journalize and post adjusting and closing entries to bring your company's General Ledger up to date.

Friday - Lesson 12

In our final lesson, we will prepare a Post Closing Trial Balance report to ensure that all of our debits and credits in the General Ledger balance out in preparation for the new fiscal period. Buy the Online Accounting Certification - $99.99