AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING – ACNT 1311
(This is now a common course number)
(Formerly ACC 1913)
CIP CODE AREA: 52.0302
COURSE LEVEL: Introductory (Freshman Level)
COURSE NUMBER: ACNT 1311 (Common Course)
COURSE TITLE: Introduction To Computerized Accounting
CREDIT HOURS: 3; LECTURE HOURS: 2.0; LAB HOURS: 2.0
PREREQUISITE: None: Skills: R
METHOD OF PRESENTATION: Two hours lecture/discussion each week and two lab hours each week.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: ACNT 1311 Computerized Accounting Applications (3-2-2). Develops further skills in maintaining accounting records using general ledger software (including Peachtree), provides in-depth exposure to accounts receivable/accounts payable modules; introduction to QuickBooks. Skills: R Prerequisites ACNT 1403. (ACC 1913)
TEXTBOOKS: Computer Accounting with QuickBooks 2002, Ulmer, Fourth Edition,
and McGraw-Hill
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: See specific Instructor's First Day Class Handout.
OTHER: Basic computer skills are recommended for ACCT 1311. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Course Rationale:
The goals and objectives of this course prepare students for (1) obtaining or improving job skills, (2) qualifying for a business or accounting job, (3) achieving job advancement, completing the courses required for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam (a minimum of an undergraduate (4 year) degree is required for the CPA exam), (4) preparing for accounting or business certification exams (CMA, CFA, CGFM, CIA, etc), (5) preparing for a master’s program, (6) working as an entrepreneur, (7) completing degree requirements and/or (8) fulfilling personal goals.
Scans Competencies:
Competency must be shown in the following three areas:
1. Manages time
a. Uses class and lab time efficiently to accomplish required assignments
b. Focuses efforts toward accomplishing class-related goals
c. Prioritizes activities based on deadlines and level of importance
d. Stays on target with class syllabus and planned lab activities
2. Uses computers to process information
a. Uses lab computers and text to acquire and organize financial information for
the completion of lab assignments using QuickBooks software
b. Analyzes information necessary to complete and accounting cycle and prepare statements using an automated system
c. Communicates financial information through the processing and production of financial statements
3. Student exhibits responsibility
a. Meets established deadlines for homework and lab assignments
b. Attends class/lab on a regular basis
c. Takes exams on time
d. Seeks assistance from instructor and/or tutors when necessary
e. Prepares for classes
Scholastic
Dishonesty:
The following statement on scholastic dishonesty must be included: Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating n an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework.
Students
with Disabilities:
The following statement on students with disabilities must also be included: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester.
Course
Evaluation/Grading System, How to Reach the Instructor, and Course
Outline/Calendar:
Refer to the Instructor’s syllabus for this course.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Chapter 1
Start QuickBooks
Open a company
Navigate QuickBooks
View QuickBooks icon bar
Learn QuickBooks shortcut list
Explore QuickBooks Menus
Explore QuickBooks help
Perform company data back up
Restore company data
Close company
Set up password protection
Display chart of accounts
Display account numbers
Add new accounts
Delete accounts
Edit accounts
Print chart of accounts
View and print check register
Make deposits
Write checks
Print a journal
Reconcile bank statements
Simulate online banking
View customer list
Add new customer
Edit customer information
Add new job
Enter cash sales
Record credit sales and create invoices
Perform online billing
Create reminder statements
Record customer payments on account
Record bank deposits
Print customer register
View and print vendor list
View and print items and services list
Modify purchases and vendors preferences
Create purchase orders
Receive items
Receive bills
Pay bills
Receive items with bills
Enter bills
Pay sales tax
Print vendor reports
Enter time tracking and payroll preferences
Review employee list
Transfer time to sales invoices
Print paychecks
Pay payroll liabilities
View and print payroll reports
Print a trial balance
Record adjusting entries
View and print the general ledger
View and print a profit and loss statement
View and print an income and expense graph
View and print a balance sheet
View and print a net worth graph
View and print a statement of cash flows
View and print tax reports
View and print income tax preparation report
View and print income tax summary report
View and print income tax detail report
Export data to TurboTax
View and print management reports
View and print cash flow forecast
Export reports to Microsoft Excel
Save Reports to Disk
Create a new company using easy-step interview
Edit the chart of accounts
Create a customer list
Create a vendor list
Create an item list
Record owner’s investment
Record purchase transactions
Record sales transactions
Make adjusting entries
Print Reports
Close the accounting period
Customize the chart of accounts
Create a customer list
Create a vendor list
Create an inventory list
Record purchase transactions
Record sales transactions
Make adjusting entries
Enable payroll
Set up payroll
Print employee list
Print paychecks
Print payroll entries in the journal
Pay payroll liabilities
Print payroll reports
Prepare and print income tax reports
Print budgets
Prepare estimates
Prepare and print progress billings
Record credit card sales
Record bad debts
Learn how to memorized reports
Export reports
Use the audit trail
Learn how to set up an accountant’s review copy