Course Title:Computer Accounting Applications

Course No: BA228

Credits: 2

Date: May 2017

Course Title:Computer Accounting Applications

Institution:Rogue Community College

Type of Course:Transfer

Length of Course:A minimum of twenty (20) hours for one term.

Prerequisites:BA131; BA211 or BT151.

Department Assignment:Business Technology

Course Description:Covers the application of integrated software (QuickBooks) as an accounting tool in service and merchandising companies. Includes general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and payroll. Emphasis is on incorporating knowledge of manual accountinginto a computerized system.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO):

Application of Knowledge (AK) / Students will synthesize and use knowledge in familiar and unfamiliar situations to effectively solve problems and complete tasks.
Approach to Learning (AL) / Students will engage in and take responsibility for intentional learning, seek new knowledge and skills to guide their continuous and independent development, and adapt to new situations.
Communication (COM) / Students will engage in quality communication using active listening and reading skills and expressing ideas appropriately in oral, written, and visual work.
Critical Thinking (CT) / Students will think critically and creatively about problems and issues in the classroom or school, home, work, and community settings to create positive, sustainable solutions.
Personal Growth (PG) / Students will balance life and civic responsibilities, believe in themselves, accept and commit to change, self-reflect, and be tolerant and respectful of themselves and others.

Course Learning Outcomes, Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) Key Indicators and Assessment Methods:

Course Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods / ILO Key Indicators
1. Set up a company using computer accounting software. / 1. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests.
2. Establish and maintain a standard chart of accounts. / 2. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests.
3. Set up and maintain customer, employee, and vendor lists. / 3. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests.
4. Set up and maintain inventory lists. / 4. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests.
5. Use computer accounting software to record the sale of products/services and receipt of payment from customers. / 5. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests.
6. Use computer accounting software to make purchases and pay bills. / 6. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests.
7. Develop ability to work with bank accounts and credit card accounts. / 7. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests.
8. Demonstrate ability to make basic end-of-the-month adjusting entries. / 8. Proficiency will be measured and documented using standardized written assignments and tests. / AK 2 – Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.
9. Use the payroll module to add employees/enter payroll information. / 9. Students will be evaluated on both their written responses to word problems and their written comments on answers provided by their peers.
Course Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods / ILO Key Indicators
10. Apply computer concepts covered in class using an integrated practice set. / 10. Students will complete a practice set that encompasses the entire scope of accounting for a small service business (includes end-of-period adjusting entries, financial reporting, and closing entries.
11. Research current computer accounting programs used in business, comparing and contrasting the key points with QuickBooks. / 11. Students will prepare a 2-3 page report summarizing the key points of a current computer accounting software program (other than QuickBooks) and present the results to the class.

Typical Required and Recommended Texts:Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks Pro 2016, by Kathleen Villani and James B. Rosa, Paradigm, 2016.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials:Pens, #2 pencils, erasers, paper, and access to a computer for assignments.Microsoft® Excel access for homework templates.QuickBooks Pro 2016software.

TYPICAL COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction to QuickBooks Pro

Vendors: Enter Bills, Pay Bills, and Write Checks

Customers: Create Invoices, Receive Payments, Enter Cash Sales, and Make Deposits

Period-End Procedures: General Journal Entry, Adjusting Process, and Financial Statements

Inventory: Receive Items, Sell Items, Process Sales Discounts, Adjust Quantity/Value on Hand, and Pay Sales Tax

New Company Setup—EasyStep Interview

New Company Setup—An Alternative: Skip EasyStep Interview

Payroll Setup

Payroll Processing: Pay Employees, Pay Payroll Liabilities, and Process Payroll Forms

Banking: Transfer Funds, Reconcile Accounts, Enter Credit Card Charges

Jobs and Time Tracking: Record Job Income, Record Job Payroll Expenses, and Track Time for Employees and Jobs

Customizing Your Company File: Reports, Graphs, Subaccounts, Invoices, Letters, and Memorized Transactions

Integrating QuickBooks

Presentation of other computer accounting programs to class