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Department of Business, Accounting and Finance
ACC-120 Computerized Accounting
Semester and Year
Course and Section
Meeting Days/Times
Room
Prerequisite
Credits & Hours
Course
Description
ACC-120 Computerized Accounting provides the student with the skills necessary to use
popular computerized accounting packages such as QuickBooks or Peachtree for Windows.
The student will obtain a theoretical accounting background. The student, using basic
accounting concepts, will prepare and analyze various accounting documents, reports and
statements. It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with ACC-110 Financial
Accounting.
Student
Learning
Objectives
And Means of
Assessment
As a result of meeting the requirements of the course, students will be able to:
Student Learning Objectives Means of Assessment
1
Identify and apply fundamental financial
accounting theory and terminology to business
transactions and events
Comprehensive multiple choice examination
questions and /or completing case problem
assignments
2 Open QuickBooks, open a company file, make
and restore a backup copy of a company file.
Create, set up, and customize a new company file
Comprehensive multiple choice examination
questions and /or completing case problem
assignments
3 Set up and maintain Chart of Accounts, Vendors,
Customers, Items, Employee, and Payroll Item
lists
Comprehensive multiple choice examination
questions and /or completing case problem
assignments
4 Enter daily activities as appropriate in the Enter
Bills, Pay Bills, Write Checks, Create Invoices,
Receive Payments, Enter Sales Receipts, Make
Deposits, Pay Sales Tax, Pay Employees, and
Pay Liabilities windows
Comprehensive multiple choice examination
questions and /or completing case problem
assignments
5 Perform year end functions such as
Adjusting entries; accruals and reversals and Sec.
179 Depreciation.
Identify payroll and sales tax forms
Comprehensive multiple choice examination
questions and /or completing case problem
assignments
6 View, customize and print
Accounting reports such as journals, trial
balances, and general ledgers
Print financial reports including profit and loss
(income) statements and balance sheets
Management reports for vendors, customers,
inventory items, payroll, banking, and jobs
Comprehensive multiple choice examination
questions and /or completing case problem
assignments
7 Utilize QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel and Word
integration features
Comprehensive multiple choice examination
questions and /or completing case problem
assignments
8 Perform all accounting functions for a two month period Comprehensive case problem covering a two month
period
Course Content
Topic
Introduction to Accounting
1 Introduction to QuickBooks
2 Vendors
3 Customers
4 Period End Procedures
5 Inventory
6 New Company Setup- EZ Interview
7 New Company Setup- Alternative
8 Payroll Setup
9 Payroll Processing
10 Banking
11 Jobs and Time Tracking
12 Customizing Your Company File
Course Texts Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks 2015 by Villani and Rosa. Paradigm Publishing
(ISBN# 9780763865177). Enclosed with the textbook are two cards for online access. One
card allows access to the QuickBooks Student Trial Edition 2015 software, and the other
allows access to the Student Resources including the company files, which are required for
completing the homework. It is very important to have both cards.
Specific
Features
Computerized Accounting provides the student with necessary information for the proper
management of business, including the ability to understand various financial records and
statements. This course is designed for students requiring an introduction to computerized
accounting and a hands-on experience using software to solve many financial and managerial
accounting questions. While a number of four-year institutions accept this course for transfer
as a free elective, students should be reminded that the course is not primarily designed for
transfer credit.
Other Optional
Study Material
Tutoring
The tutoring center is located in L-125. Telephone: (201) 447-7489 and online at
http://www.bergen.edu/current-students/student-support-services/tutoring/tutoring-
center
Library
The library has a number of textbooks, videotapes and aids in its regular and reserve holdings
which may be used as a reference. In addition to the resources mentioned above students
should be encouraged to make full use of the Sidney Silverman Library (in person and online
at http://www.bergen.edu/library/
Office of
Special
Services
Students who require accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) can request these services from the Office of Specialized Services. To learn more
about how to apply for services, please visit them at: 201-612-5270 or
http://www.bergen.edu/pages/676.asp.
Writing and
Critical
Thinking
Requirements:
There is no specific writing requirement.
Students are required to demonstrate critical thinking by demonstrating an ability to analyze
data and solve problems based on various accounting and business situations.
Grading And
Assessment
The following criteria will be used to assess your performance and assign you a final grade:
50% Interim Examinations
There will be three multiple choice exams. The highest two grades on the first three exams
will be included in the 50%. If a student takes all three exams, the lowest score will be
dropped. One exam not taken, will count as the dropped score. Additional exams not taken
will count as a zero.
15% Comprehensive Problem
This comprehensive problem will cover all chapters.
10% Class Participation/Attendance
Punctual attendance (full class time) is necessary for the student to do well. Students should come to
class prepared to participate in class discussions and group work.
25% Graded Homework Problems
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. Homework must be handed in on time.
ATTENDANCE
AND CLASS
PARTICIPATIO
N
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of this course. As
outlined above, 10% of final grade is allocated to attendance and class participation. Class
participation grade will be based on several factors such as bringing course materials to class
including textbooks, participating in class discussions, group activities and class exercises.
FACULTY
ABSCENCE
PROCEDURE
Students are expected to wait twenty minutes for a faculty member to arrive. If at the end of
twenty minutes, the faculty does not come, the students should sign an attendance sheet
which indicates the course, date and time. A student should deliver the attendance sheet to
the divisional office or the evening office. Students should not be penalized for not waiting
more than twenty minutes.
Suspension Of
Classes
Emergency Closing Procedures. To find out if the College is closed:
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regarding college emergency closing.
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