Business Service Technologies Cluster

Accounting Online Program Description - One-Year Program This program provides an alternative delivery system, not an alternative education. It prepares students for careers where accounting is one of the main languages spoken. This includes not only business, but also law, medicine and construction, to name only a few. Using the tools and techniques of the E-commerce world, student can earn college credit for this class. The software used will be Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet and E-mail. Information will be processed both manually and on the computer. Students will work from home or home school in a schedule that meets their needs. Content Areas Accounting and business Analyzing transactions The accounting cycle Accounting systems and internal controls Service versus merchandising businesses Inventories Receivables Fixed and intangible assets Financial statement analysis Use of chat rooms in business Online teams Using the Internet for business research Spreadsheet preparation Home / Home High School Requirements Intel-based Pentium PC with 16MB or more RAM Sound card recommended 28.8 or faster modem (56K recommended) Connection to the Internet with an Internet Service Provider Netscape 6.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows XP Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Helpful Experience & Aptitudes Aptitude for computer software and applications Problem solving ability Ability to learn and work independently Career Entry Opportunities Any job requiring data entry in an Excel spreadsheet Accountant, bookkeeper, office manager, with further training Benefits for the College Bound Students completing this course with a grade of "B" or better will be eligible for credit. Participating colleges and universities are Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College, and Ferris State University. Other schools will grant credit based on the passing of an advanced placement test.