Q. How can I become an Accountant?
A. 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.
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Q. What does an Accountant do?
A. 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.
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Q. Do I need to get Certified as an Accountant?
A. 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.
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Q. How are the Bookkeeping and Accounting Courses different?
A. 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.
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Q. What is the salary for an Accounting Services Specialist?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks have a median salary of $45,560 per year*.
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Q. How much does an Accounting Services Specialist Course cost?
A. Tuition for this program is $979 total when you pay in full. Payment plans are also available.
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Q. Is this Accounting Services Specialist Program accredited?
A. 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.
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Q. Where Can I Work as an Accounting Services Specialist?
A. Accountants can be found working for businesses and corporations of all kinds: stockbrokers, banks, retail stores, airlines, insurance companies, accounting firms, realtors, as well as many interesting and exciting places: the entertainment, fashion and advertising industries, or for lawyers, doctors, business executives or politicians.
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Q. What skills will I learn in this Accounting Services program?
A. 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!
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