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Understanding Social Security

Free

with Sarah Blondin, Merrymeeting Adult Education

Calendar Aug 2, 2023 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!

Accounting Fundamentals Series
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Accounting Fundamentals Series

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with ed 2go, Kittery Adult Education

To register or for more details visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/accounting-basics/

Accounting Fundamentals

In this course, you'll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. You'll get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities. We'll cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period.

Accounting Fundamentals II

This course will build on the knowledge you gained in Accounting Fundamentals, to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. You'll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations.

 

Bookkeeping Certificate
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Bookkeeping Certificate

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with LERN Online, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Register online at UGotClass: Register here!

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.

No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.

The Bookkeeping Certificate courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other):

1. Understanding Debits and Credits

2. General Ledger and Month End Procedures

3. Closing Procedures and Financial Statements

Register for the entire certificate or take one course at a time! 

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Price in USD $495.00

Bookkeeping Certificate
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Bookkeeping Certificate

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with LERN Online, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Register online at UGotClass: Register here!

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.

No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.

The Bookkeeping Certificate courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other):

1. Understanding Debits and Credits

2. General Ledger and Month End Procedures

3. Closing Procedures and Financial Statements

Register for the entire certificate or take one course at a time! 

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Price in USD $495.00

Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers
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Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers

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with LERN Online, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Register online at UGotClass: Register here!

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.

First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.

Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.

Register for the entire certificate or take one course at a time! 

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Price in USD $495.00

Introduction to Finance
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Introduction to Finance

$79

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Understanding basic finance is important for any managerial position, even non-financial managers. This introductory-level course starts at the beginning, discussing finance as an organizational setting and legal forms of business. The course continues on to cover the responsibilities of financial managers, roles of finance in a typical business organization, and relevant financial markets of interest to financial managers. Further, the course will discuss corporate financing and the role the stock market plays in the business world.

For more information click on the link.

Introduction to Interior Design
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Introduction to Interior Design

$115

with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms.

Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you the know-how you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. You'll delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, traditional and modern interior design ideas, and other basics. In addition, you'll explore a range of careers in interior design and get insider tips for entering this exciting field.

Because interior design is constantly evolving, you'll also learn about some of the latest trends affecting the industry. You'll investigate "green" sustainable design, and you'll find out how to modify your designs for people with special needs.

As you master design skills step-by-step, you'll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spatial layout, lighting, and finish selections. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and others.

This is a self-paced class.

For more information please click on the link.

Personal Finance
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Personal Finance

$115

with Matt Crabtree, CFP, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Do you have clear financial goals? Are you confident you will be able to retire someday? How can be sure you are making the right investments? Do you know how to change your credit report to reduce your expenses and increase your financial security? Do you know how to keep good financial records?

This course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. The tools you will learn are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine. They will help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. You will learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. You will develop a retirement savings plan, and you will be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. You will learn the essentials of household bookkeeping, recordkeeping requirements, and much, much more.

This course has a new start date available each month.





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