<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Computer Accounting program is designed to help students develop an understanding of basic accounting concepts and procedures in addition to specific accounting software. Topics covered in the program's 13 lessons include balance sheets, inventory control, expenditures, debt and equity, cash flow statements, cash management, payroll concepts, and fixed assets. The program provides hands-on training in the Peachtree Complete Accounting software system. In addition to providing this software on CD-ROM, Ashworth College provides students of this program with textbooks, study guides, career guides, and online support. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have a basic understanding and working knowledge of PCs, particularly Windows and the Internet, prior to enrolling in the Career Diploma in Computer Accounting program. A computer with Windows, Internet capabilities, CD-ROM drive, up to 250 MB of free disk space, Microsoft Explorer 6.0, at least 64 MB RAM, and 300 MHz Pentium II processor is required. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The curriculum of the Career Diploma in Computer Accounting program at Ashworth College is presented in 13 comprehensive online lessons. Students must complete reading assignments, practice exercises, and an open-book exam for each lesson. The program is designed to be completed in fewer than six months. </p> <p><u>Computer Accounting Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th>Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td>1</td><td>Basic Concepts and the Balance Sheet</td></tr> <tr><td>2</td><td>Accounting Systems and Revenues</td></tr> <tr><td>3</td><td>Expenses, Inventories, and Depreciation</td></tr> <tr><td>4</td><td>Liabilities; Equity; Statement of Cash Flows</td></tr> <tr><td>5</td><td>Non-Profits and Financial Statement Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>6</td><td>Getting Started; Setting Up a Company</td></tr> <tr><td>7</td><td>Entering Transactions for a Cash Business</td></tr> <tr><td>8</td><td> Accounts Receivable and Payable for a Services Business</td></tr> <tr><td>9</td><td>Processing Cash Payments and Receipts</td></tr> <tr><td>10</td><td>Preparing Financial Statements</td></tr> <tr><td>11</td><td>Purchases and Sales of Inventory in a Merchandise Business</td></tr> <tr><td>12</td><td>Payroll and Job Costing</td></tr> <tr><td>13</td><td>Fixed Assets, Partnerships and Corporations</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Completion of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Computer Accounting program could prepare you for entry-level positions in the finance departments of nearly any type of corporation, small business, or nonprofit organization. Positions graduates could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Payroll clerk </li><li>Inventory control specialist </li><li>Accounts receivable assistant </li><li>Accounts payable assistant </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could choose to continue your education after graduating from Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Computer Accounting program. You might pursue an Associate of Science in Accounting. In addition to expanding your knowledge of accounting principles and practices, a 2-year degree might be a requirement of some companies or organizations.</p>