Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COPE-0003
Organization's ID:
B652
Organization:
Cope Institute
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
15 weeks (45 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Accounting Information Management Systems
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with an understanding of financial computer applications with a primary emphasis on using electronic spreadsheets to solve common business problems. Students are introduced to the popular QuickBooks package and master the use of various transaction types, reports and other features.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Select a suitable accounting package (QuickBooks, other off-the-shelf, or custom)
  • Export reports to a Microsoft excel spreadsheet
  • Explain and change program preferences to meet the needs of varying businesses
  • Identify and correct errors in QuickBooks
  • Perform maintenance activities for QuickBooks
  • Record a variety of transactions and adjustments and prepare various reports using QuickBooks

General Topics:

  • Differences and similarities between accounting packages
  • Custom vs. off-the-shelf applications
  • Implementing and maintaining an accounting system using QuickBooks
  • Modifying QuickBooks for a specific business/industry
  • Identifying limitations
  • Using QuickBooks in private accounting (Controller, etc.)
  • Using QB in Public Practice (advising, implementing, trouble-shooting)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials