Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COPE-0006
Organization's ID:
B400
Organization:
Cope Institute
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
300 hours (4-5 months)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Software Applications
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Accounting Systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Principles Of Accounting
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Accounting
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Intermediate Accounting
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Computer Concepts
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Applied Math
Note: For students to receive this credit recommendation, they must complete the entire program.
Description

Objective:

To provide the student with an understanding of accounting concepts, theory and practice (Principles I & II, Intermediate I); proficiency in PC applications and computerized accounting packages; and comprehensive knowledge of business and economic theory.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use common business computer applications to prepare advanced spreadsheets, documents, databases, and presentations/communications-(Software: Primarily Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel)
  • Identify and look-up five common economic indicators and list their current readings
  • Record, summarize analyze and interpret financial data from recording of individual transactions through end-of-period adjustments and preparation of financial statements
  • Understand complex accounting issues and the related methods, computations and techniques for resolving these issues (examples: dollar average LIFO, hybrid depreciation methods, Tax vs. GAAP issues, installment sales, contingencies, EBITDA calculations, etc.)
  • Understand relationships between unemployment, inflation and interest rates
  • Describe banking system and role of Federal Reserve
  • Understand and use all transaction types and prepare appropriate summary reports and financial statements using Peachtree and QuickBooks accounting software
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials