Accounting on the Microcomputer
Course Code:
ACG 2002
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
000
Course Description:This course is intended for students desiring a working knowledge of computerized accounting using microcomputer software, such as QuickBooks. The five major systems commonly found in computerized accounting environments are covered – general ledger, depreciation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
Course Details
Instructors:
TBD
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Using QuickBooks Online for Accounting 2023, Owen, 6th ed., Cengage Publishing. ISBN: 9780357722251.
Cengage Unlimited:
- 1-semester subscription: ISBN 9780357700006
- 1-year subscription: ISBN 9780357700013
- 2-year subscription: ISBN 9780357700020
Assignment/course outline:
See first-day handout.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
Associates degree in Business Administration Learning Outcomes:
B-1 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices and supervisory responsibilities of management, and ethical and legal issues in a business environment.
B-2 Apply general business workplace competencies, including employability skills and office computer skills.
B-3 Understand business concepts, such as accounting, HR, marketing and organization.
B-4 Communicate effectively in oral and written form, exhibit college level computation and problem-solving skills, and interact appropriately with people of other cultures or backgrounds.
Course-level learning outcomes:
Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assesments method for learning outcomes |
---|---|---|
Develop the skills necessary to do general ledger computer accounting for service and merchandising companies. |
B-3, B-4 |
Homework, tests, quizzes |
Construct accounting activities using accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, inventory and job cost systems. |
B-3, B-4 |
Homework, tests, quizzes |
Formulate financial statements and completer financial statement analysis. |
B-3, B-4 |
Homework, tests, quizzes |
Determine the computer accounting cycle using accounting software. |
B-3, B-4 |
Homework, tests, quizzes |
Critique computer accounting projects that require designing service and merchandising companies. The student should be able to define terms contained in the textbook and mentioned in class. |
B-3, B-4 |
Homework, tests, quizzes |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
In-Person
The instructor will:
- Lecture and lead class discussions.
- Assign readings from textbooks and/or other sources to supplement lectures.
- Provide supplemental materials that align with the material presented in the textbook as appropriate.
- Design assignments, quizzes, discussions, etc., to help students engage with the course material.
- Use other teaching strategies to assist students in examining and understanding course materials as needed.
- Provide timely feedback on assignments.
- Hold weekly office hours to address questions and student needs outside of class time.
The students will:
- Attend class regularly and be attentive to lectures.
- Engage with class discussion.
- Participate in student discussion groups.
- Read assigned readings.
- Complete assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, etc., as assigned by the instructor.
Online
The instructor will:
- Lead class discussions.
- Assign textbook and/or other readings.
- Provide supplemental materials that align with the material presented in the textbook as appropriate.
- Design assignments, quizzes, discussions, etc., to help students engage with the course material.
- Use other teaching strategies to assist students in examining and understanding course materials as needed.
- Provide timely feedback on assignments.
- Hold weekly virtual office hours to address questions and student needs.
The students will:
- Engage with the course regularly.
- Engage with class discussions.
- Participate in student discussion groups.
- Read assigned readings.
- Complete assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, etc. as assigned by instructor.
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