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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
ACCT D87AI
Course Title (CB02)
Computerized Accounting Programs I (Quickbooks)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is an introduction to computerized accounting for the service industry. Applications include general ledger setup, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Course will take advantage of new accounting software being used in industry.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is designed to provide accounting software skills for bookkeepers and accountants, and equips our students with the skills to meet the current workforce demand and to transfer to universities who currently require accounting software knowledge as a transfer skill. This course focuses on an individual, currently used accounting software package. It is CSU transferable. It is included as an elective course in the Accounting AA Degree.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
Yes
Foothill Course ID
ACTG F064A

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours2.04.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
24.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
48.0

Prerequisite(s)

ACCT D001A or ACCT D01AH

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Collaborative projects

Assignments

  1. Reading:
    1. Reading from text
    2. Reading from application assignments
  2. Writing:
    1. Problem solving activities using accounting software
    2. Prepare, edit and analyze documents using general ledger software

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Complete written computer exercises involving the specific computerized software application demonstrating competence and understanding of the software package.
  2. Written/computer quizzes and examinations which exhibit the comprehension and integration of accounting concepts with this particular accounting software program.
  3. Comprehensive final examination or project which includes problem-solving, integration, and application of course concepts

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • Computerized accounting lab and appropriate software

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Horne, Janet, QuickBooks 2018: A Complete Course, 17th ed., Pearson, 2018
Kay, Donna Computer Accounting with Quickbooks 2018, 19th ed., McGraw Hill Irwin, 2019
Syllabus for Computerized Accounting Programs I.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Set up accounts receivable module, record and analyze related transactions
  • Set up accounts payable module, record and analyze related transactions
  • Set up payroll module, record and analyze related transactions

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and use an existing accounting software program to enter transactions and complete the accounting cycle.

Outline

  1. Set up accounts receivable module, record and analyze related transactions
    1. Chart of Accounts file maintenance and customer file maintenance
    2. Integration/Classification/Control Accounts - enter opening balances,

      journal entries
    3. Sales on account
    4. Cash Receipts
    5. Year End Closing
    6. Use accounts receivable ratios to analyze firm's collection effectiveness.
    7. General Ledger Reports and Financial Statements
    8. Accounts Receivable Reports
  2. Set up accounts payable module, record and analyze related transactions
    1. Vendor File Maintenance
    2. Enter Opening Balances
    3. Purchases on Account
    4. Cash Payments on Account
    5. Use accounts payable ratios to analyze firm's collection effectiveness
  3. Set up payroll module, record and analyze related transactions
    1. Employee File Maintenance
    2. Beginning Balances
    3. New Payroll Transactions
    4. Payroll Reports
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