University of Hawaii Maui College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
ACC
Number
150
Course Title
Using QuickBooks® in Accounting
Credits
3
Department
Business/Hospitality
Author Jan Moore & David Grooms
Date of Outline
October 18, 2010
Effective Date Fall 2011
2. Course Description:
Provides hands-on training approach to computerized accounting using
QuickBooks®. Applies previously acquired accounting skills and
knowledge in a computerized environment to set up and maintain
accounting records. Emphasis will be placed on the application of
QuickBooks® to the accounting cycle.
Cross-list
No
Contact Hours/Type
Three (3) hours lecture
3. Pre-requisites
ACC 125 or ACC 201 (or either concurrent), or consent.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
Co-requisites
AS Program
AAS Accounting
BAS Program
yes
no
None
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
5-year Review Date 2015
None
AA Category
Category
Additional Category
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PR - Program Requirement
Category
Developmental/Remedial
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Other/Additional: Explain:
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee: Program Coordinators, all UH System Community Colleges and Maui College
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Apply fundamental accounting principles to set up and maintain records using a computerized
general ledger system (GLS).
II. Evaluate and communicate business performance based on various reports.
III.
IV.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Recognize, record, and print required transactions for a service-based business to include, but not
limited to, cash management including bank reconciliations, cash receipts and receivables, cash
payments and payables, modifying records, end-of-period adjustments, & viewing and printing select
financial documents;
b. Recognize, record, & print required transactions for a merchandising-based business to include, but
not limited to, cash management including bank reconciliations, cash receipts and receivables, cash
payments and payables, inventory control, modifying records, end-of-period adjustments, & viewing
and printing select financial documents;
c. Recognize and record and print required transactions to include, but not limited to, employee payroll
transactions, employer payroll transactions, data modifications, payroll liabilities and payment, and
required tax reports such as W-2's, Form 940 and 941;
d. Recognize and record and print required transactions to include, but not limited to, employee payroll
transactions, employer payroll transactions, data modifications, payroll liabilities and payment, and
required payroll tax documents;
e. Computerize a manual accounting system.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
1-2 Weeks:
1-2 Weeks:
1-2 Weeks:
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
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Introduction to Computerized Accounting S ystems (I-II a-e)
Service Businesses – Sales & Receivables (I a)
Service Businesses – Payables & Purchases (I a)
Services Businesses – End-of-Period Procedures (I-II a)
Practice Set (I-II, a)
Merchandising Businesses – Sales & Receivables (I a-b)
Merchandising Businesses – Payables and Purchases (I a-b)
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1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
Merchandising Businesses – End-of-Period Procedures (I-II a-b)
Practice Set (I-II a-b)
Payroll (I d)
Computerizing a Manual Accounting System (I e)
Practice Set (I-II a-e)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Janet Horne, QuickBooks® Pro: A Complete Course, Prentice-Hall
Terri Brunsdon, Learning QuickBooks® Pro: A Practical Approach, Prentice-Hall
Donna Ulmer, Computer Accounting with QuickBooks® Pro, McGraw-Hill
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Accompanying practice set if available
Articles and/or handouts prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles
Appropriate films, videos, or internet sites
Television programs
Guest speakers
Other instructional aids
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
20--40% Examinations (I-II a-e)
30--50% In-class assignments (I-II a-e)
0--40% Homework (I-II a-e)
0--20% Practice sets (I-II a-e)
0--20% Quizzes (I II a-e)
0--20% Projects/research (I II a-e)
0--20% Attendence and/or class participation (II)
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
Independent self-paced work with instructor supervision
Lecture, problem solving, and class exercises or readings
Class discussions or guest lectures
Audio, visual or presentations involving the internet
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Student class presentations
Group or individual projects
Other contemporary learning techniques (e.g., Service Learning, Co-op, School-to-Work, etc.)
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
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