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Which online accounting school is right for me?

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460

Summary:
You have just made an important decision � to earn your accounting degree at an
online university. Your next task is to find out which online accounting school is
the right one for you. This is a crucial step in starting your online accounting
school education.

Keywords:
Online MBA in Accounting, online education

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You have just made an important decision � to earn your accounting degree at an
online university.

Your next task is to find out which online accounting school is the right one for
you. This is a crucial step in starting your online accounting school education.

Refer to this checklist as a guide in making the right decision.

Appropriately Accredited Accounting Program

Many schools claim to be accredited. But are their accreditations specific to your
educational needs? Select an online institution that follows the standards set by
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and/or Fundamentals of
Bookkeeping program.

Transfer of Credits
If you have previously taken some accounting subjects in another school, look for
an online school that will credit these units. It would be a waste to retake
subjects you have previously studied in another school.

Appropriate Technologies
The use of technologies is a critical component in online learning. Most virtual
schools use a combination of these technologies.

� Audio - examples of these include audio-conferencing, tapes, and CD ROMs.

� Video tools such as slides, video tapes, and video-conferencing.
� Computer aided applications such as e-mail, discussion boards, instant messaging
programs, and websites.

Select the school which uses a combination of proven technologies. Many innovative
software programs still have glitches that schools need to sort out, so be wary of
schools using older technology.

Personal Academic Advisor

Will the school assign a personal academic advisor to you? One who will take care
of the managerial details of your enrollment, guide you in the selection of your
subjects, and help you plan your career choices? If these services are available
find out how you can take full advantage of them.

Qualified Online Faculty

Select an online university whose faculty members have been trained and are
experienced in the use of these technologies.
Flexible Schedule
Look for an online school, which allows you to set your learning pace, or one that
offers an accelerated format.

Limited Number of Students

Consider enrolling in an online university where there are few students per class.
The ideal ratio is 8-13 students to a teacher. In terms of learning you will get a
bigger slice of your professor�s guidance.

Ask the prospective school about their accounting graduates. How many have
graduated? Is there a testimonial section where you can read these satisfied
graduates comments?

Financing Options
Does the school have low interest financing plans or scholarships? What lending
processes do they participate in? Find out and ease your tuition fee load. Remember
an education is a major financial investment.

It is imperative that you select the online accounting school that is right for
you. This decision will have a direct impact on the quality of education you will
receive, your career, and future financial prospects. Good luck!