Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 60
BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS/GENERAL ACCOUNTING
Catalog Description:
60 – Business Software Applications/General Accounting
(May be repeated 1 time
12 units
Introduction to the principles of automated and manual accounting systems, computerized
spreadsheets and databases typically required for employment. This self-paced, individualized
course in general accounting, systematic record keeping and business transaction analysis
emphasizes using personal computers to develop a fluent understanding and hands-on application of
accounting and database principles and practices and related software applications such as Excel,
Access and Accounting. (Combined credit for Computer Application Systems 60, Business 5 and/or
Business 7 may not exceed 12 units.) 35 hours laboratory for 18 weeks.
[Typical contact hours: 630]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate the use of manual and computerized accounting methods for completing the
accounting cycle by performing accounting procedures appropriate for various business
organizations;
2. define accounting equation, implement theory, practice debit and credit concepts, and classify
general ledger accounts;
3. analyze source documents, journalize and post day-to-day business transactions, adjust entries;
4. locate and correct errors on spreadsheets;
5. analyze and develop financial statements;
6. discuss the accounting cycle;
7. create and maintain payroll records for a service-oriented business, prepare payroll tax reports;
8. record and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions using special
journals;
9. prepare and reconcile bank statements;
10. apply accounting procedure concepts;
11. develop Microsoft Excel spreadsheets using beginning, intermediate, and advanced software
features;
12. use a computer keyboard to type with a net speed and accuracy of 42 wpm;
13. use calculator and computer keyboard at a minimum of 160 net strokes per minute;
14. send and receive e-mail via Internet and access career-related information;
15. design Microsoft Access databases using beginning, intermediate, and advanced software
features.
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Accounting cycle, concepts, source documents, and journal entries
General ledgers, worksheets, financial statements, posting closing trial balance, special journals
Bank reconciliation, correcting errors
Payroll and employer taxes, employee earnings
Computer keyboarding, ten-key
Excel spreadsheets and graphs: formatting, moving, copying, saving, printing
Functions
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 60, page 2
Fall 2010
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Formulas
Sort and filter
Templates
Goal seek
Creating and editing macros in Excel and Access
Pivot tables
Internet
Creating and managing relational databases
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One-on-one tutoring
Small group instruction
Instructor demonstration with computer
Review of student assignments
Laboratory practice
Discussion
Problem solving
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Assigned problems
b. Lab assignments
c. Production of a wide variety of spreadsheets
d. Automated accounting assigned & lab problems
e. Computer keyboard testing
f. Internet activities
g. Database creation and management projects
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Midterm project
b. Weekly Access assignments
c. Group projects
d. Final project
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials 5, Lessons 1-60 Van Huss, Forde, Woo Southwestern
Access 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Quasney, Course
Technology, 2008
Excel 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Quasney, Course Technology,
2008
Excel Applications for Accounting Principles, Gaylord N. Smith, Thomson/South-Western, 2008
Special Student Materials:
Portable USB storage device
MD, C:\CAS 60 Curric Outline.docx
Revised 02/10/10