Chabot College
Fall, 2002
Course Outline for Business 6
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING
Catalog Description:
6 - Introduction to QuickBooks Accounting
1 unit
Introduction to the use of QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks 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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operate personal computers in accounting;
properly operate the PC and its related hardware;
process data using QuickBooks;
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 QuickBooks software
Entering data and summarizing transactions
Printing out selected information
Using special modules for detailed information
Using QuickBooks 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 computer and software
in class review of student assignments
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Lab Assignments
b. Complete all stages of accounting cycle for a service company using
QuickBooks software
c. An accounting application project
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Examinations
b. Final examination
c. Graded assignments
Textbook(s) Typical:
Quickbooks 6 Bible, Jill Gilbert, IDG Books, 1999
Special Student Materials:
Two floppy diskettes
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