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Accounting Technician

Modern businesses rely on the bookkeeping and financial management support of skilled accounting professionals.

A keen eye for detail, organizational skills and a solid background in accounting principles can make you highly attractive to employers.

If you enjoy working with numbers and are ready to get into a rewarding professional career (without putting your whole life on hold), our online accounting  course could be an excellent option.

Applicants to this program must have a high school diploma or GED.

Become a Qualified Accounting Technician with Accounting Courses Online

The Online Accounting Technician program from Centre for Distance Education (CD-ED) provides the technical skills, relevant experience and ongoing support it takes to pursue a rewarding accounting career, with the convenience and flexibility of online training.

The program is led by knowledgeable accounting professionals with years of experience working in the field. As a student, you get the up-to-date skills modern employers look for through a blend of tutorials, step-by-step assignments and hands-on application. Areas covered include:

  • Business College Math
  • Microsoft Word Introductory
  • Microsoft Excel for Bookkeeping
  • Manual Accounting
  • Simply Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Accounting Practice
  • Career Skills & OHS
  • Keyboarding (Concurrent)

Each subject is covered in a variety of ways to ensure you relate to the material, no matter your learning style. Learn your way, in the comfort of your own home.

Graduates of this program feel confident and fully prepared to take on the challenges of a rewarding career in accounting.

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