Chabot College
Fall 2008
Course Outline for Business 83
COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING USING EXCEL AND QUICKBOOKS
Catalog Description:
83 – Computerized Accounting using Excel and QuickBooks
2 units
Introduction to computerized accounting using Excel and QuickBooks. Using software 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
Excel spreadsheets and QuickBooks modules for a merchandising organization. Specific modules
include accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll. Strongly recommended:
Business 1A, Business 7 or equivalent. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 17.5, laboratory 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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compare and contrast manual and computer-based accounting systems;
use Excel and QuickBooks software effectively;
enter, update, evaluate, and analyze accounting process using Excel spreadsheet and
QuickBooks program menu;
complete the accounting cycle and discuss the relationship between its steps;
generate financial statements;
analyze financial data using ratios.
Course Content:
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Comparison of manual and computer-based accounting systems
How to use Excel and QuickBooks software to enter accounting transactions, complete
accounting cycle, generate financial statements
Entering data and summarizing transactions
Importance of backing up accounting data
Using special modules for detailed information
Exporting QuickBooks data to Excel
Financial ratios and financial analysis
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hands-on explanation and use of the PC
lecture and demonstration
hands-on opportunities using computer and software
software simulation
Chabot College
Course Outline for Business 83, Page 2
Fall 2008
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Enter Sales, Cash, On-Account Sales, and generate the Accounts Receivable Report
b. Complete all stages of accounting cycle for a service company using QuickBooks and
Microsoft Excel
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Examinations
b. Final examination
c. Graded assignments
Textbook(s) Typical:
Microsoft Excel for Accounting: The first course, K. Smith, Prentice Hall, 2008
QuickBooks Pro 2004: Introduction, Janet Horne, 2007
Special Student Materials:
Removable storage media, such as a USB Flash Drive
Bus83 course outline.doc
DK: Oct2007, revised 10/26/07