Course Descriptions
- ACNT 1003 Accounting/Bookkeeping Series - 68 hrs
- A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle, preparing financial statements, and analyzing the information reflected in them. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the PC, previous experience with Excel or Fundamentals of PC Use course.
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The following classes are included in the series:
- ACNT 4005 Accounting I - 16 hrs
- Learn the basics including the essentials of double-entry accounting, financial statements, recording of business transactions, and adjusting and closing entries. Required book: Accounting, Peter J. Eisen, Fifth Edition, ISBN 0-7641-3547-3.
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- ACNT 4006 Accounting II - 16 hrs
- Covers the use of special journals, accounting for cash, receivables, payables, long-life assets, inventories, and payroll. A review of financial statements for partnership and corporation is included. Required book: Accounting, Peter J. Eisen, Fifth Edition, ISBN 0-7641-3547-3.
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- ACNT 4008 Business Tax Forms - 4 hrs
- An introduction to various tax forms required by state and federal agencies, including: 940, 941, W-2, W-4, W3, 1099, 1096, Texas Workforce Commission quarterly return, Texas Franchise Tax Return, federal income returns (1040, Schedule C, 1065, 1120), Texas Sales Tax Return, country property tax forms.
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- ACNT 4007 Financial Statement Analysis - 4 hrs
- An introduction to basic financial statement analysis techniques, including: horizontal and vertical analysis; trend percentages such as current ratio, acid test ratio, turnover ratios, return on assets, etc., and cost behavior analysis including distribution margin, breakeven points and margin of safety.
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- ITSW 3046 Introduction to QuickBooks Pro - 16 hrs
- An introductory course of the QuickBooks Pro accounting software, including setting up a new company and chart of accounts; recording transactions with customers, vendors and employees; managing lists; running reports and customizing them; changing forms and generating letters. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the PC or Fundamentals of PC Use course. Recommended: Accounting I course or working knowledge of accounting.
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- ITSW 3049 Intermediate QuickBooks Pro - 12 hrs
- A course of the QuickBooks accounting software, including budgeting, tracking Texas use tax, handling credit card income and expenses, exporting/importing files, working with payroll, and troubleshooting problems. Prerequisites: Introduction to QuickBooks Pro or equivalent knowledge.
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