Chabot College
Course Outline for Business 6
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING
Fall 2005
Replaced Fall 2006
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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analyze accounting transactions to enter using the QuickBooks program menu;
compare and contrast manual and computer-based accounting systems;
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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How to use 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
Export QuickBooks data to Excel
Financial ratios and financial analysis
Comparison of manual and computer-based accounting systems
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
software simulation
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 software
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Examinations
b. Final examination
c. Graded assignments
Textbook(s) Typical:
Quickbooks 6 Bible, Jill Gilbert, IDG Books, 2003
Special Student Materials:
None
DK 10/04, revised 11/04, Bus 6 course outline.doc