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CE 24 · Home study

Introduction to Accounting

Accounting basics for keeping control of a funeral home business.

Approved in 5 states PDF + online quiz Certificate as soon as you pass

About this course

One of the prerequisites of operating a business, is understanding how to control that business. For a Funeral Home business, this is extremely important due to the fact that often times a funeral home may be asset rich and cash poor. Additionally, by nature funeral directors are caregivers and tend to shy away from the actual financial aspects of their own business, leaving it in the hands of others.

This course is designed to show the need and importance of funeral home owner / managers to pay close attention to the financial aspects of their business. Although nothing can guarantee success in business, having a thorough understanding over the financial control of that business can go a long way to insure that success.

How it works

  1. Read

    Online or as a PDF, at your own pace. Your place is saved.

  2. Take the quiz

    Online, whenever you're ready. Graded the moment you submit.

  3. Get your certificate

    Download it right away. A QR code lets your board verify it.

Where it's approved

Hours and prices differ by state, because each board sets its own.

State or provinceHoursPriceApproval
Hawaii4$32—
Maine4$40—
Nebraska4$40—
New Hampshire5$50—
New Mexico2$201276

About the author

Leonard J. Asch

Leonard J. Asch, CPA has experience in analysis of financial records, preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and tax returns for individuals and businesses. He has provided clients with the proper tax structuring for the purchase or sale of their business. He has appeared as an expert witness in matter involving business evaluation and determination of lost wages.

His clients include physicians, attorneys, executives, internet technology corp., funeral directors, employment agencies, printers, and real estate agencies.

Mr. Asch received his BS in Accounting from Bentley College in 1975. He was a Senior accountant to junior partner at Gersten, Slater Perl & Kornbluh CPA's PC until 1988, when he entered into the partnership of Perl & Asch Certified Public Accountants, PC Principal. Leonard Asch is a member of American Institute of CPA's and NYS Society of CPA's.

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