BA 228 - Computer Accounting Applications

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BA 131 and BA 211

Course Description: Covers the application of integrated software (QuickBooks) as an accounting tool in service and merchandising companies. Includes general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and payroll. Emphasis is on incorporating knowledge of manual accounting into a computerized system.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Set up a company using computer accounting software.
CLO#2: Establish and maintain a standard chart of accounts.
CLO#3: Set up and maintain customer, employee, and vendor lists.
CLO#4: Set up and maintain inventory lists.
CLO#5: Use computer accounting software to record the sale of products/services and receipt of payment from customers.
CLO#6: Use computer accounting software to make purchases and pay bills.
CLO#7: Develop ability to work with bank accounts and credit card accounts.
CLO#8: Demonstrate ability to make basic end-of-the-month adjusting entries.
CLO#9: Use the payroll module to add employees/enter payroll information.
CLO#10: Research current computer accounting programs used in business, comparing and contrasting the key points with QuickBooks. (ILO: Information Literacy)