by Andrew Schiff, PhD, CPA
Thinking about taking an accounting course? You will want to read this
article by accounting
expert
Andrew
Schiff. In the article, he reviews several different styles of accounting
courses, and offers guidance as to why some may be better than others.
Are you thinking of learning more about accounting? Congratulations! It’s
hard to imagine a field that offers a better combination of strong demand,
high income potential, and a wide range of career options. But how should
you pick the best accounting courses for you? Here are some factors to consider.
One accounting course or many? Some programs of study, such as those to
become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), require many courses to complete
and are usually part of a college degree major. Other programs are designed
to train you for specific jobs such as accounts receivable specialist or
bookkeeper, and can be completed in just one or a few accounting courses.
Theoretical or hands-on? Most college accounting courses focus on the
theory of accounting, and the reasons why accountants use one procedure or
another. Other accounting courses have a practical emphasis. They stress
how to complete various accounting tasks, such as those for accounts receivable,
accounts payable, bookkeeping and so on, to get you ready for the job market
in the shortest possible time.
Live or self-study? Some people learn best, and complete an accounting
course fastest, by attending regular classes with a live instructor. Others
have family or other commitments which make it impossible for them to regularly
attend a live class. Or, they prefer the flexibility of working at their
own pace through self-study.
If you’re looking for accounting courses which can be completed in
just a few weeks, which have a practical, hands-on focus, and which are available
through either live instruction or self-study, a company called Universal
Accounting Center may have the right solution for you. Universal prepares
students in a short period of time for employment as accounts receivable,
accounts payable and payroll specialists, bookkeepers, and for self-employment
as small business accountants working out of their own homes. It also provides
a solid foundation for more advanced accounting studies.
Regardless of the direction you take, however, one thing is certain. You’ll
be preparing for a career which has already welcomed millions upon millions
of people, and which can provide you with financial and personal rewards
for many years to come.
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