Introduction to Computerized Accounting

Class

Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records, making management decisions, and processing common business applications with primary emphasis on a general ledger package. Three hours lecture and one hour laboratory per week.

Course Learning Objectives

Define accounting terminology; analyze and record business transactions in a computerized environment; complete the accounting cycle; prepare financial statements; and apply accounting concepts.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop the skills necessary to do general computer accounting for service and merchandising businesses using QuickBooks
Complete exercises using accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, inventory, and job cost systems using QuickBooks.
Complete the accounting cycle using software and QuickBooks
Prepare financial statements and complete financial statement analysis
Analyze pertinent data

Required Textbooks

Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Online, A Cloud-Based Approach, 3^rd edition by Carol Yacht. ISBN: 978-1-264-20903-3 ( Looseleaf edition)

Evaluation Standards

Grading Policy/Procedure and/or Methods of Evaluation. The student's grade will be determined by performance on examinations and/or other course work as assigned by the individual instructor.

The components and points assigned are as follows:

SmartBook (20 points per chapter) 200 points
Assignments (60 points per chapter) 600 points
Quizzes (20 points per chapter) 200 points
Exams 400 points

Total Points 1,400 points

Grading Scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = below 60%

Instructional Methods

Students will complete exercises in both textbooks and answer various questions. Students will upload various financial statements to prove their work.

Program Learning Outcomes

Accounting Clerk Certificate

Mission Statement: Accounting Clerk Certificate will give students knowledge and skills in accounting, accounting software, and office practices.
Objective: Students will have general knowledge and skills in accounting needed in business and industry.

Outcomes:

Students will apply skills in accounting and accounting software.
Students will apply math skills needed in business
Students will apply basic office skills needed in business

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).