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Online Accounting School

Our self-paced, online Accounting School will prepare you for an entry-level role in as little as 4 months.

  • $69/month
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
  • $69/month
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
  • Accounting Services Explanations and Equations
  • The Accounting Cycle
  • The Journal, Entry Systems and The Ledger
  • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Financial Statements and Specialized Journals
  • Depreciation, Merchandising and Sales Tax
  • Closing the Books, Banking and Payroll Records
  • Computerized Accounting Services
  • Tax Preparation, Discounts, Reversing Entries

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Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

DEAC Accredited

The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Affordable Tuition

Payment Plan: $69/month ($1,279 total) or Pay-in-Full: $979 See full tuition details. details.

Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

DEAC Accredited

The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Affordable Tuition

Payment Plan: $69/month ($1,279 total) or Pay-in-Full: $979 See full tuition details.

Course Outline

Graduates of this course will have theoretical and practical instruction that prepares them to obtain an entry-level accounting services position in an accounting department, accounting firm, tax preparation firm or payroll firm. Students begin by learning the importance of accounting terms and concepts. They continue with step-by-step instruction through the entire accounting cycle. The course also provides instruction in specialized procedures used in accounts receivable and payable, merchandising accounts and tax preparation. Students learn payroll record-keeping, as well as payroll processing procedures. Additionally, students study computerized accounting and the accounting elements of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and non-profit organizations. The course culminates with practical instruction on obtaining an accounting services job and how to establish and operate a home-based accounting service.

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Quick Facts

  • Lessons: 23
  • Quizzes: 23
  • Complete in as little as 4 months

What's Inside the Course

Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum

Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive games, flashcards, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.

Meet the Lead Instructor

At U.S. Career Institute, our dedicated team of course experts, instructors and instructor assistants are committed to developing and delivering high-quality curriculum. Our qualified Accounting instructor Judith Kaufman is an accounting professional with more than two decades in the field. She earned her bachelor’s in accounting from Regis University. Her resume includes a decade as the CFO for a multi-national geospatial firm. Judith currently works as the Controller for a county government department of eight accountants. In her spare time, she is a published author/poet and a mother of three.

Judith Kaufman, BS

Accounting Instructor/Course Expert

Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert

At U.S. Career Institute, our dedicated team of course experts, instructors and instructor assistants are committed to developing and delivering high-quality curriculum. Our qualified Accounting instructor Judith Kaufman is an accounting professional with more than two decades in the field. She earned her bachelor’s in accounting from Regis University. Her resume includes a decade as the CFO for a multi-national geospatial firm. Judith currently works as the Controller for a county government department of eight accountants. In her spare time, she is a published author/poet and a mother of three.

Judith Kaufman, BS

Accounting Instructor/Course Expert

Program Reviews

I earned my certificate in Accounting Services. The staff is friendly, and communicating with them is easy. The price is affordable, I don't have to go anywhere except make the time to sit in front of my computer and learn about the world of business!

Mitchell W. Accounting Student

Enrollment only takes 5 minutes!

· Get instant access!  
·  5-day money-back commitment  
·  $69/month

Enrollment only takes 5 minutes!

Get instant access!  ·  5-day money-back commitment  ·  $69/month

Career Outlook

Median Salary

$49,210*

Number of jobs

1.6 Million*

Career Outlook

Upon graduation from our program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment.

Choose a career that offers security, prestige, advancement, flexibility, and a steady income with an Accounting Services Certificate from U.S. Career Institute. You can work in many interesting and exciting places: the entertainment, fashion, advertising, travel and hospitality industries, or for lawyers, doctors, business executives or politicians. You might work for businesses and corporations of all kinds: banks, retail stores, airlines, insurance companies, accounting firms, realtors, the list goes on and on! No other single career offers so many choices. You can choose to work for a company full or part-time, or even start your own home-based accounting service!

As a skilled and competent Accounting Services Specialist, you'll always be in demand because you're the one who records every financial transaction. And it's so easy once you know the fundamentals. Accounting is logical and simple to learn, and our clear, concise, step-by-step methods make it easier than you ever thought possible!

Accounting Student at work

Tuition & Financing

U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your accounting education affordable. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt!

5-Day Money-Back Commitment

After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.

Student Support & Coaching

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching $400 value**.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Hard copy books are also available for under $50. Everything is included - no hidden fees after enrollment.

Option 1: Pay in Full

$979

Save $300

Application charge is waived ENROLL NOW

Option 2: Monthly Auto Payments

$1,279*

$69 Monthly Payment

First Payment: $69** ENROLL NOW

*Plus one-time $29 application charge..

**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.

How to Enroll

  • 1

    Provide us with basic information - Our form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level. You must be at least 16 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

  • 2

    Pay for your tuition: You can pay-in-full or choose our monthly payment plan.

  • 3

    Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures

That’s all! It Just takes about 5 minutes then you’re ready to start your first lesson.

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Program FAQs


  • Becoming an Accountant typically requires a HS diploma or equivalent and formal training through an accredited institution can also be helpful when seeking employment in this field, courses typically cover topics like accounts receivable, accounts payable, ledger forms, financial statements, taxes, and payroll processing.

Though some employers may require certification, it is not generally required to work as an entry-level Accountant. Certification is not available with this program.

The Accounting Services Course includes, in addition to all content of the Bookkeeping Course, additional education on tax and payroll processing. Due to this overlap, students cannot take both courses, and are encouraged to compare and decide between the two. If you would like to learn more about the differences, explore our blog: Bookkeeping vs Accounting: Understanding the Differences.

Skills covered in the Accounting Services Program include Accounting Services Explanations and Equations, The Accounting Cycle, The Journal, Entry Systems and The Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Financial Statements and Specialized Journals, Depreciation, Merchandising and Sales Tax, Closing the Books, Banking and Payroll Records, Computerized Accounting Services, Tax Preparation, Discounts, Reversing Entries Issues, And Much More!

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks have a median salary of $49,210.*

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Accountants are responsible for creating and managing ledgers and reports that detail a business’s varied expenses. They can work for accounting firms or for accounting departments in larger companies.

When you enroll in our self-paced Accounting Services program, you choose how much you study each week. If you want to learn to become an Accounting Services Specialist, you can do it in as little as 4 months. On average, our online Accounting Services school program is completed in 9 months.

U.S. Career Institute’s Accounting Program is designed so that you can take the course at your own pace, on your own time. For students struggling with the program, our instructors are here to help.
Accounting graduate at work
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet at Accounting and Auditing Clerks (visited September 16, 2025). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.