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:

Apply fundamental accounting and bookkeeping concepts to evaluate businesses.

Explain the fundamental accounting cycle.

Apply accounting principles to prepare books of accounts

Prepare financial statements for businesses.

Identify various career options in accounting.

Explain the key government regulations and important internal controls in accounting.

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, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.

Not sure what level of Math, Reading or Language you should be registering for? This independent learning course is an easy online assessment that allows you to be quickly placed into the appropriate level in the following areas: Reading, Language Arts, and Math. Based on the results of these assessments, a personal learning path is created to meet your educational goals. Your mentor will be there to follow your progress and answer any questions. OALCF Details: Find & Use Information; Communicate Ideas & Information; Understand & Use Numbers Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.

There are 2 free intakes during Fall 2020 . Intakes occur in September 2020 and November 2020. In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must: 1 . Be at least 19 years old and an Ontario resident (not on a study visa) . 2 . Complete the online application form at www .acedistancedelivery .ca . 3 . Complete the online essential skills assessments (Essential Skills for Employment and Education) and meet the required entry standard scores . 4 . Complete the 20-hour Learn to Learn course . This course is designed for learners preparing for various college and apprenticeship programs and/or the workplace who wish to consolidate their basic mathematical skills and improve their problem solving techniques. It builds on the algebraic skills mastered in previous mathematics courses, developing algebraic and trigonometric strategies that will provide the means to arrive at solutions in a structured, dependable way. Units of study include number sense and algebra; measurement and geometry; proportional reasoning; analytic geometry; relations and functions; trigonometric functions; statistics and probability; and personal finance. PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 300 or ACE Core Mathematics COURSE LENGTH: 100 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, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study the theory (and conduct investigations) in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and refinement of (communication) skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. 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 SBI4U. 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, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.

There are 2 free intakes during Fall 2020 . Intakes occur in September 2020 and November 2020. In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must: 1 . Be at least 19 years old and an Ontario resident (not on a study visa) . 2 . Complete the online application form at www .acedistancedelivery .ca . 3 . Complete the online essential skills assessments (Essential Skills for Employment and Education) and meet the required entry standard scores . 4 . Complete the 20-hour Learn to Learn course . This course provides learners with a strong knowledge of chemistry as it applies to health and environmental issues. Emphasis is given to analyzing problems, performing laboratory exercises and communicating scientific information effectively. 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 300 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: None required Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.