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 There are several different kinds of Accountant with their own specialties in Longview Washington. I have tried to outline the basic types of Bookkeepers, Certified Public Accountants or commonly called CPA,s and Tax preparers here and their duties. It is not all inclusive but it is informative. Some Accountants, and Accounting firms offer all of these services.   

                                                                                                                                                               Certified Public Accountants or CPA’s perform a range of Accounting Services for businesses and individuals. From preparing annual financial statements to acting as key adviser’s on long term estate planning, CPAs offer a range of services to their clients and must meet strict federal licensing requirements before becoming certified. CPAs often specialize in one or more of the following areas:

·         IRS Audits

·         Financial Reporting

·         Small Business Accounting

·         Savings and Investment Strategies

Bookkeepers perform many of the same functions as a Certified Public Accountant such as maintaining complete financial records and overseeing various data management procedures for individuals and organizations. Bookkeepers typically aren’t involved in tax preparation, but commonly oversee daily Accounting operations such as:

·         Daily Ledger Entries

·         Data Systems Audits

·         Invoice Tracking and Verification

·         Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Tax Accountants are usually either Enrolled Tax Agents who have passed stringent federal tests to become certified in complex Tax law or CPAs who specialize in federal and state tax regulations. These tax preparation experts typically work as freelance consultants or in retail tax preparation offices. Tax Attorneys often work closely with CPAs and other taxation specialists, and are available to assist businesses and individuals in sorting through confusing returns procedures or when legal representation is necessary to resolve tax disputes.

LCC, Longview Washington, we hit the map in online enrollment in classes this year. Normally online class enrollment goes up around 15% a year. This year it went up 216%. Lower Columbia College now has 235 students who are actively taking their classes online. That is 110 more than last year. Nationwide online course enrollment has been steadily growing. Community Colleges are seeing the largest growth.

The Typical student years ago was the individual who wanted to bone up on a few subjects that were work related. Working full time does not leave you with much time to go to School, especially if you have a family.

It does take a lot more self discipline to take online College courses. You must develop and maintain good study habits. Self motivation is key to being successful in working toward a degree on the computer.

LCC unlike many Colleges offer Biology and Language classes. The college also offers some courses completely online such a program for registered nurses. But most students at Lower Columbia College take online classes to supplement their in class courses.

According to the Washington State Board of Education the cost of gas is a major influence in students opting to take online courses at LCC and other colleges in Washington. Students can save a great deal of money not having to drive to College everyday. This gas crunch seems to be effecting us in more ways than one.

LCC, Lower Columbia College has risen to the increased needs. By updating classroom technology and training more instructors in teaching classes online, it seems to be doing well at LCC. The way we get educated seems to be changing in this fast paced world, even here at LCC in Longview Washington.

Lower Columbia College is located at 1600 Maple Street, Longview Washington 98632 their phone number is 360 442 2311 LCC’s Online class schedule web address is http://lowercolumbia.edu/nr/exeres/B9A09900-A5CA-403A-8F4D-3B30801B48E8