Program Overview

Accounting and Finance Specialization

Overview

The Accounting and Finance Specialization is a 5-course online program designed for industry professionals who require further certification for advancement or promotion in their field. The program is particularly beneficial for those who have accumulated experience and are constrained by time and distance from attending regular classes.

Advantages

• Learn while you earn - continue to work while studying
• Learn on your own time and at your own speed
• Select the curriculum which particularly suits you
• Pay as you go - course by course

Available Courses

Supervision in the Hospitality Industry (#250)

This course teaches the skills that can help you develop effective supervision and management skills that are essential to success in the industry. Topics include how to recruit, select, and train; increase productivity; control labor costs; communicate effectively; manage conflict and change; and use time management techniques. Resources on creating a professional development plan for your hospitality career can help you set the direction for future educational and professional endeavors.

Hotel and Restaurant Accounting (#261)

This is AHLEI’s foundational, introductory accounting course. You need no prior accounting experience to take this course. This course will help you develop a solid understanding of hotel and restaurant accounting procedures, with a focus on the computerized accounting used in today’s hospitality accounting situations. You’ll learn about taxation of business income, the role of governmental agencies, and how to read and analyze financial statements. The most recent edition of this textbook incorporates several chapters from Accounting for Hospitality Managers #362.

Accounting for Hospitality Managers (#362)

Learn to understand and apply hospitality departmental accounting at the supervisory and managerial levels. This course includes information on budgeting expenses, forecasting sales, and financial decision making.

Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting (#462)

This textbook includes everything students will need to gain a clear understanding of managerial accounting in a hospitality setting. The new edition reflects tax changes and updated operating statistics. It also has sections on revenue management and dynamic pricing, accounting for gift cards, unsecured bank loans, and profitability indexes.

Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry (#468)

Today’s hospitality operations rely increasingly on computer technology. This course provides a solid grounding in hospitality technology and the management of information systems. Content includes applications for all functional areas, including reservations, rooms, food and beverage, sales and event management, and accounting. You’ll learn the basics of purchasing, implementing, maintaining, and managing today’s information systems. This course also explores systems security and maintenance, e-commerce, and hospitality careers in information technology.