Online accounting classes - can you help?

[rebel100]

I don't know the ins and outs of accounting but Penn Foster has a handful of courses in Acct. that are ACE approved and should transfer without any problem. They are under $300/course and usually include books. PF courses aren't generally considered to be particularly difficult. ACE CREDIT | The National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training

Older thread that indicates equivalency: http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...ncies.html

I don't know the value (maybe not much), but one might even work out an undergrad certificate with PF on the way...https://www.pennfoster.edu/programs-and-...ertificate

[Yenisei]

Thanks, rebel. It looks like PF only has Cost Accounting of the three I need, but all that info might be useful to someone else.

[Yenisei]

It sounds like a good deal, but getting transcripts is always a pain :confused:

If you don't need these courses as upper level, Oakton Community College is around the same price, and has excellent ratings on their accounting classes... just a thought.

Also, as Synicaal mentioned earlier, if you buy the Wiley access for the course, it includes an e-book, so if you're ok with only an electronic copy, it could be cheaper.

Thanks, will look into that. I don't think they need to be UL, but I'd have to confirm that with Liberty.

An e-book is actually better for me since I live in Germany and it would be difficult to resell (it took two years to sell my Intermediate Accouting text for peanuts).

EDIT: Looks like Oakton is 136 per cr hr so it could come down to the cost of books.

[Synicaal]

Thanks, will look into that. I don't think they need to be UL, but I'd have to confirm that with Liberty.

An e-book is actually better for me since I live in Germany and it would be difficult to resell (it took two years to sell my Intermediate Accouting text for peanuts).

EDIT: Looks like Oakton is 136 per cr hr so it could come down to the cost of books.

It cost me 140 for code/book for intermediate accounting II and that is generally a more expensive book. Just to give you a benchmark

[keepsingin]

Found another online acc course provider here. and here. A list of their acc courses at https://www.efficientlearning.com/una/courses/






I'm not in NY, so it seems like a good choice...? Seems like good accreditation, good price...am I missing anything?

I haven't heard back from tesu yet whether they accept it. My state's cpa reqs say they'll accept it if tesu does.

[sarg123]

Thanks for posting this.

Looks like a good option for those who are looking for "real" upper level accounting credits!

[Glenn10]

Hey Sarg, I am also an Acct student (136 hours completed, no online though). I do have a quick piece of advice for you. Check with the particular state you are hoping to get your CPA license in for special requirements. For example in Texas where I am hoping to get licensed, there is a minimum of 15 upper level credits that must be in a face-to-face format (not online). Also make sure whichever program(s) you choose are accredited by the state board in the state you are hoping to get licensed in- these requirements do vary from state to state. Best of luck to you!

[sarg123]

Hey Sarg, I am also an Acct student (136 hours completed, no online though). I do have a quick piece of advice for you. Check with the particular state you are hoping to get your CPA license in for special requirements. For example in Texas where I am hoping to get licensed, there is a minimum of 15 upper level credits that must be in a face-to-face format (not online). Also make sure whichever program(s) you choose are accredited by the state board in the state you are hoping to get licensed in- these requirements do vary from state to state. Best of luck to you!

Thanks, appreciate the advice. I'm in NJ, so if I finish with TESU, I'm good! The requirements here (as of July 1), are 24 accounting credits, and 24 business credits; there are no problems with online classes.

Thanks for the info. though! I'm sure this would help others looking at my thread!

[Collegelady2]

Found another online acc course provider here. and here. A list of their acc courses at https://www.efficientlearning.com/una/courses/






I'm not in NY, so it seems like a good choice...? Seems like good accreditation, good price...am I missing anything?

I haven't heard back from tesu yet whether they accept it. My state's cpa reqs say they'll accept it if tesu does.

Looks wonderful will definitely look into it. How do I find out if they are Ok in Arizona?

[bghill]

Looks wonderful will definitely look into it. How do I find out if they are Ok in Arizona?

Contact the Arizona state board.