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An Argument for Online Education

An Argument for Online Education

Tom Moore, CEO of Education Corporation of America, a company that owns and operates online schools throughout the United States, recently defended the online, for-profit education sector from its U.S.D.E dissidents. Moore's company operates the network of Virginia College career schools and he thinks that the U.S.D.E. and other critics are wrong in their recent assertions of online and career school inadequacy.


Moore argues that a critical path to equal opportunity in a society which continues to righteously divide the "have" and "have nots" is education. Education, he says, is something that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue, not just the lucky few. Traditional schools i.e. nonprofit private and public universities are not the only option. And, for many, these "traditional" colleges may not have ever been an option in the first place.


Moore calls career colleges and online education institutions a vital part of the education community and one which is reaching out to students who want to earn a degree, but may not have the time or means to attend a ground school.


Further, says Moore, as some states continue to cut education budgets ultimately reducing access to higher education, online institutions and community colleges have become even more of a critically important factor in the education sector.


Online institutions and community colleges offer students flexible alternatives to the oftentimes inaccessible and grossly over expensive "traditional" school.

Online educators and career or community colleges straightforwardly prepare the new American workforce, as Moore calls it, readying students for direct entry into the job market and workforce.

The U.S. Department of Education and some politicians have valid concerns. Recently, for-profit education institutions have come under attack for faulty recruiting processes among other things. Because of this the Department of Education has decided to place some regulations on the for-profit education sector; regulations that may affect deserving students. Says Moore, "the Department of Education and certain politicians have chosen to ignore the opportunities and benefits that career colleges provide to students and to the economy. Instead, the department is planning to make things harder for these students, by proposing a set of regulations that are based on faulty data and even faultier premises."


Faulty recruiting processes are certainly an unfavorable error on the part of for-profit's administrators, but, argues Moore, the U.S.D.E. will ultimately be doing a disservice to the students who want an education, not the administrators. "The effect will be to limit access to, and discriminate against, first-generation college students and non-traditional students – such as working mothers, minorities, veterans and seniors, those who arguably could benefit most from a college education."


Moore's argument for for-profit online education institutions and career and community colleges is a valid one. For-profits are some of the industry's top producers of career-based and tech-ready graduates. And, in many ways, for-profits are at the very forefront of innovative, higher education- employing digital technology and various other pioneering teaching tactics to help students learn.


In closing, Moore petitions the U.S.D.E. and political critics to reevaluate how placing strict regulations on the for-profit education industry will ultimately affect non-traditional, deserving students. In a society of great separateness, education should be an equally available, joining factor.


 



Accounting - Online Career Education

Accounting - Online Career Education

Companies and businesses need qualified individuals with the ability to present financial information to executives and employees in an understandable way. The skilled professionals who provide this information are members of the accounting industry. Numerous accredited online schools and colleges offer a wide range of degree programs to individuals interested in this field.


Accounting can be described as a system that presents financial information in an identifiable, recordable, and summarized way, which is then presented to executive level management. Online career training in this field requires a student to be highly skilled in mathematics and able to use those skills to examine, evaluate, and understand facts and figures rapidly. Students need to know how to accomplish the above and be able to find a concise way of displaying results to clients and company executives.

With the responsibility of properly conducting accounting procedures, professionals continue to learn the latest techniques and technology throughout their careers. Prospective students will learn the above by successfully completing an online program.

Training provides the option of earning an associate's to a master of business administration degree online. Career education in this field properly prepares students for the workforce by giving them the required knowledge for the industry. Which degree program a student is enrolled in will determine how in depth courses will go, as each level of education prepares students for different jobs and careers within the industry.

Let us explore each level of career education to see what students will learn and what areas of the industry they can step into upon completion of a program.

Online certifications in accounting can be taken at either the undergraduate or graduate levels. Undergraduate certification programs will teach students how to accurately record financial transactions, effectively manage funds, and correctly implement strategies. These skills prepare students for entry-level jobs in financial operations departments. Graduate certification programs are specifically designed for professionals to further their knowledge. Certificates at this level will assist professionals in gaining a promotion or switching careers.


An associate's degree program prepares students to become accounting assistants, bookkeepers, and more. This degree level is the quickest way to enter the industry because online programs only take around two years to complete. A bachelor's degree provides a more in depth study of accounting procedures. Coursework in this area will include online studies in management, budget planning, tax accounting, operations, and more. Students will learn how to evaluate and record the financial transaction of a business. Students who enter this level of education will have a wider career base to step in to once they graduate.


In order to advance to upper-level careers professionals can gain a master's degree. A program at this level of education specifically prepares students to become Certified Public Accountants. To gain this certification professionals need five years of schooling, two years of work experience, and must pass all areas of the exam. This certification gives professionals the ability to perform essential accounting functions like signing audits.


Further education is obtainable through a master of business administration degree. This level of education deepens accounting knowledge and opens more career flexibility. Students interested in accounting can find the right program that fits their career goals. Enter your desired career by enrolling in an online accounting degree program today.


 



Renata McGee is a staff writer for PETAP.org. Locate Schools offering Online Accounting Degrees along with many Accredited Campus Based Schools for Accounting at PETAP.org, your Partners in Education and Tuition Assistance Programs.

 

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