Chabot College
Fall, 2002
Course Outline for Business 5
INTRODUCTION TO PEACHTREE ACCOUNTING
Catalog Description:
5 - Introduction to Peachtree Accounting
1 unit
Introduction to the use of Peachtree accounting to process the accounting cycle using the
general journal and the general ledger for a service organization. Recording transactions,
posting, making adjustments, and preparing financial statements. Using Peachtree modules
for a merchandising organization. Specific modules include accounts payable, accounts
receivable, inventory, and payroll. Strongly recommended: Business 7 or equivalent. 1 hour
lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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use personal computers in accounting;
properly operate the PC and its related hardware;
use Peachtree for processing data;
discuss the relationship between accurate data, files, and use of same.
Course Content:
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How to properly use the PC
How to use Peachtree software
Entering data and summarizing transactions
Printing out selected information
Using special modules for detailed information
Using Peachtree to analyze data
Methods of Presentation:
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Hands-on explanation and use of the PC
Lecture and demonstration
Hands-on opportunities using computers and software
Review of student assignments
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Problems
b. Lab assignments
c. An accounting application project
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Quizzes
b. Examinations
c. Final examination
d. Project assignment
Chabot College
Course Outline for Business 5, Page 2
Introduction to Peachtree Accounting
Fall 2002
Textbook(s) (Typical):
COMPUTER ACCOUNTING WITH PEACHTREE FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS, Carol Yacht,
Irwin-McGraw Hill, 2001
Special Student Materials:
Two floppy diskettes
mc 1126/01
COBUS5