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 Department:    ACCT

 Course #:    242

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    520302

 EPC:    505

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to the completion of the accounting cycle using QuickBooks Pro accounting software. Includes accounting for customers and vendors, inventory, budgets, and financial reports.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ACCT 145 or ACCT& 201 with a "D" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use computer software to process accounts receivable and other customer-related entries.
2. Use computer software to process accounts payable and other vendor-related entries.
3. Use computer software to process inventory entries (purchases and sales).
4. Use computer software to generate various financial reports.
5. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Apply generally accepted accounting principles.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to QuickBooks computerized accounting system.
2. Handling entries for a service business using computerized accounting software.
3. Handling entries for a merchandising business using computerized accounting software.
4. Computerizing a manual accounting system.