This is a 4-part course to help learners familiarize themselves with accounting as a career option. Part 1 explores the accounting principles and equations. Lessons explore the steps of the accounting cycle and provide examples of preparing ledger accounts. Accounting practices for trading businesses vs. service businesses' is also covered.

By the end of this course, you will have done the following:

Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note that there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable to Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.

With Independent Study courses, there are no scheduled classes. Learners can log in to the online system any time that is convenient for them, to watch a video, take a test or read a chapter. Help and guidance are available to the learner from their online mentor. The online mentor works with the learner to choose the courses the learner needs to help them reach their goals. The mentor follows the learner's progress and will be ready to advise the learner on every step along the way.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.

There are 2 free intakes during Winter 2022. Intakes occur in January and March 2022

In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must:

This course focuses on structure and function in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, human anatomy, genetics and our natural environment. Three major themes of biology are introduced: organization, homeostasis and interconnectedness. Emphasis is on the practical application of these concepts. The content of the course reflects the needs of many adult learners entering postsecondary college programs in health and environmental sciences.

PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 250 or ACE Core Mathematics AND Reading score minimum 250

COURSE LENGTH: 120 hours. Learners have a maximum of 22 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.

TEXTBOOK: Supplied

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.

There are 2 free intakes during Winter 2022. Intakes occur in January and March 2022

In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must:

This course is designed to increase comprehension and performance of mathematical operations and to involve the learner in the application of business mathematical techniques. The material covered includes the study of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; simple and compound interest; annuities; exponential growth; retail mathematics; data analysis - collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; self- study and the application of learned skills to numerous problems; developing learner skills in handling business mathematical problems.

PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 325 or ACE Core Mathematics

COURSE LENGTH: 120 hours. Learners have a maximum of 22 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.

TEXTBOOK: Supplied

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates or reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

Note: This course was developed using the course description from the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum policy document and has been evaluated as equivalent to the comparable OSSD course SCH4U.

Course Length: 120 hours

NOTE: ACE Distance courses are available free of charge for April, September and January intake on a first-come-first-served basis. For students who choose not to wait for a seat in a free section, we have fee-paying sections available throughout the year. For a list of colleges that register for fee-paying sections please check our website at http://www.acedistancedelivery.ca

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.

Communications Support contains nine modules and is designed for students who score between 226 and 249 on the Reading assessment. It provides learners with the necessary English reading and writing skills to function in an online academic environment. Writing topics range from fundamentals, such as capitalization and punctuation, to creating a variety of error-free sentence structures. Reading strategies are included to improve academic reading skills and comprehension.

PREREQUISITE: Reading score minimum of 226

COURSE LENGTH: Approximately 40 hours. Students have a maximum of six weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.

TEXTBOOK: None required

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.