FAQs
Is NOW a good time to start my
bookkeeping career?
Absolutely! Now is the BEST time for you to begin your new bookkeeping
career and here's why:
- The national economy is STRONG and growing stronger every day!
- The DEMAND for qualified bookkeepers and accounting clerks is
EXTREMELY HIGH and is expected to remain high through 2005.
Why should I learn bookkeeping
from Allied Business Schools?
Allied has specifically developed their Fundamentals of Bookkeeping
course for busy adults! The curriculum was designed so students
would find good jobs after completing the course. Allied prepares
you with "REAL WORLD" bookkeeping and accounting procedures
that you can immediately apply to your NEW CAREER! Allied's Fundamentals
of Bookkeeping course has been successfully reviewed and
three units of college credit have been recommended by the American
Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service.
- Allied Business School's Fundamentals of Bookkeeping
course is state-of-the art and offers the most up-to-date materials
available. This program includes: textbook, project, workbook,
Excel 97 tutorial program (this tutorial program comes with video,
workbook and data disks to teach you today's most popular spreadsheet
program), 10-key skill builder (this software program is designed
to quickly help you master 10-key speed on your computer by automatically
testing and scoring your speed), 2-color printing calculator,
columnar pad, ruler, mechanical pencil, A.I.C.P.A information,
and Allied Special Reports.
- The Allied Family has been in education and publishing since
1979 and offers a full-time student service department with Internet,
fax, and e-mail capabilities. With this assistance, along with
our trained counselors, help is only a phone call away.
- After completing Allied's Fundamentals of Bookkeeping
course, you will have the knowledge to perform bookkeeping and
accounting procedures for any small to mid-sized business.
Will I get a job after I complete
the course?
No school can guarantee you a job. However, here at Allied we do
more than any other school to help you find a job.
- Our Career Assistance Center Director will personally offer
helpful advice on resume and cover letter preparation, networking,
interviewing skills, and more. Contact us and we'll also show
you how to find important career-specific information regarding
today's job market. Plus, we'll let you know about beneficial
trade association memberships to enhance your career.
- We have recently partnered with Accountants Overload Corp.,
a national staffing company specializing in the placement of
Bookkeeping
professionals with 120 offices nationwide. Upon completion of
your course you may want to contact us and let us know that
you
are interested in Accountants Overload Corp. and you would
like them to help you find your new job. At that point, we will
have you contacted by an Accountants Overload Corp. representative.
- We offer a comprehensive training program
designed to teach you everything you need to know for a
successful job hunt. We call the course JANET (Job
Assistance NETwork). JANET will take you
from the initial job search, to resume writing, and even teach
you how to properly negotiate your new salary. JANET is
available alone or as an addition to any course. Call 888-751-2308
for details on the JANET program.
Once I complete this course,
will Allied help me to get a job?
Absolutely! Allied will help you find the right job. We have partnered
with a national accounting staffing service (with over 200 locations
nationwide) who works hand-in-hand with Allied graduates to help
them gain employment. We also offer our students professional assistance
with their resumes. Those resumes will be posted directly on the
Internet, one of the most powerful job tools in America today!
What type of jobs can bookkeepers
and accounting clerks qualify for?
There is a huge demand for bookkeeping and accounting clerks. Bookkeeping
and accounting clerks are found in every industry and may have various
job titles such as accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk,
payroll clerk, or bookkeeper. Most bookkeeping and accounting clerks
work 40 hours a week with some overtime. Bookkeeping and accounting
clerks have a very good chance to move up to more responsible assignments.
What exactly do bookkeepers and
accounting clerks do?
Bookkeepers keep complete, up-to-date and accurate records of business
financial information. They verify and enter account information
into journals and ledgers or into a computer. They balance the books,
compile reports and create financial statements. Bookkeepers also
receive, record, bank and pay out cash. They reconcile company accounts
against the monthly bank statements. They calculate employee wages
from plant records or time cards and issue payroll checks. Accounting
clerks calculate, post and verify financial information used to
produce and maintain financial and statistical documents. Some of
the work they may do includes posting accounts receivable and payable,
preparing and making bank deposits, recording payrolls, maintaining
inventory records, purchasing supplies, preparing purchase orders
and expense reports.
How much does Allied's Fundamentals
of Bookkeeping course cost?
Allied's Fundamentals of Bookkeeping course comes
complete with all required instructional materials so you will have
everything you need from the moment you enroll. You can enroll today
for as little as $688. Easy payment plans are available.
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