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mooreboyz
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Posted: May 13 2010 at 9:08am \| IP Logged

Can anyone recommend a good Accounting program? My son wants to learn basic accounting as he plans to have his own business someday. When I took it in high school we used a textbook and a workbook that had practice ledgers and balance sheets, etc. I imagine these days it is more of a computer course although I'm not sure...maybe doing it on paper to learn the concepts and then learning the software part of it is better. Please give me any info you can. Thanks!

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Posted: May 13 2010 at 10:07am \| IP Logged

I don't have any particular suggestions, though I've taken several accounting classes as an undergrad.

My first suggestion though would be to see what they are using at your local community college - just to get an idea even if you decide you don't like what they've got.

I have two college-level accounting books here that you could have (I've tried selling them, but noone wants them!) - one uses Peachtree software (and comes with it).

Otherwise, even poking through a bookstore to see what titles come up - the dummies/idiots books are great for getting the pertinent information across, before delving into something more intense.

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Posted: May 13 2010 at 2:32pm \| IP Logged

I think accounting is a great course to take in high school. I haven't used the book yet, but hopefully we will in the next few years - The Accounting Game. It sounds like it should be good for 1/2 credit.

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Posted: May 14 2010 at 8:52am \| IP Logged

We went through the Accounting Game last year and it was a fun way to learn the basics. I'm looking for something now that will teach him what he would really need to do for business record keeping and reporting.

Catholicmommy - do you think what you have would fit what I'm looking for? Being college level would it be too advanced? Thanks a bunch for the offer!

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