Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. 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. Whether you're a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, this course will give you a solid foundation in financial matters.

To register or for more details visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/accounting-fundamentals?tab=detail

An Introduction to Annuities

Kerry Peabody

Annuities can be extremely valuable planning tools – or a disastrous mistake! You need to understand how they work and what they do. This course will cover the basics of how an annuity can be used - for guaranteed returns, protection of principal, guaranteed lifetime income, and more. We’ll also discuss what to watch out for, and how to avoid making an annuity mistake that you’ll regret.

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m., 1 session

Course Fee: $7

Overview of basic and sophisticated estate planning, including Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and a discussion of the probate process and how to avoid it. Kathryn Bedell is a law partner at Ballou & Bedell in York. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matter, including guardianships and conservatorships.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1 session

Course Fee: $7

Whether you're a small business owner or an accountant in need of a QuickBooks refresher, this series of courses will teach you the skills you need to navigate the latest version of the software like a pro.

These courses cover everything from creating statements to more advanced functions, including batch invoicing and report generation. And, when you purchase both courses together, you can get them at a discounted rate!

To register or for more details visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/online-courses-quickbooks-2016?tab=overview

Learn how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, and how irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care (Medicaid) liens. Discuss other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children. Kathryn Bedell is a law partner at Ballou & Bedell in York. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters, including guardianships and conservatorships.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1 session

Course Fee: $7

What is Your Plan for Long Term Care?

Kerry Peabody

Learn what LTC services are, how they work and how much they cost.We will also discuss Medicare & Medicaid,and how they will, or won't, pay for care versus several different ways you can pay privately. After attending this class,you will be armed with what you need to take the next steps in implementing your LTC strategy. Kerry is an insurance professional with 25years’ experience in long term care planning.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m., 1 session

Course Fee: $7