Expert: Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe - 9/24/2009

Question
Hello,
i want to start an online classes in bookkeeping but i am not sure about how to choose the right provider, the one with a good benefits ( financial aid, internship program, transferable classes credit,  and more benefits )please help me find out how to make the right choice without wasting my time.
Thank you for your time and help.
Scott.

Answer
Hello Scott,

Thanks for asking a question. Bookkeeping is really just a part of accounting training. I always recommend attending an accredited institution - do not be tricked into signing up for some course with wild claims of a great career. There are several businesses that offer a bookkeeping certification, but most businesses prefer to use a CPA rather than someone with a certificate.

Check into Strayer for a BS in Accounting (http://strayer.edu/about#affordability) or University of Phoenix (http://www.phoenix.edu/tuition_and_financial_options/scholarships.html).

Also, you should fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Student Aid, http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

The FAFSA is your key to finding financial aid for accredited institutions.

I suggest that you contact online universities and ask for information about their programs. After you have asked all of your questions and filled out the FAFSA, then weigh your options. if you are going to invest in your education, invest in a BS in Accounting.

Kind regards,
Cindy Wolfe
www.thinkPhD.com