ACT 115: Introduction to Accounting Computer Resources - Course Overview and Objectives, Study notes of Accounting

Download ACT 115: Introduction to Accounting Computer Resources - Course Overview and Objectives and more Study notes Accounting in PDF only on Docsity! Date Adopted: 2006 Date Reviewed: January 2008 Date Revised: January 2008 ACT 115 –Introduction to Accounting Computer Resources I. ACT 115 –Introduction to Accounting Computer Resources – 3 Semester Hours II. Course Description This course introduces the student to the computer resources available for use with the accounting program. Emphasis is placed on accounting spreadsheets and financial accounting software packages. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use the computer resources in the accounting program. III. Prerequisite ACT 145 or BUS 241, computer experience recommended IV. Textbook Textbook: INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING For Windows current edition Publisher: Southwestern Authors: Klooster V. Course Objectives The student will: 1. understand the use of the computer in performing accounting functions. 2. become aware of the procedures necessary to use the computer successfully in an office environment. VI. Course Outline of Topics 1. The student will be able to set-up accounting data in a format that is efficient for entering into the computer. 2. The student will: a) be able to enter data into the computer. b) learn to follow prescribed steps necessary to generate financial statements on a computerized system. c) use the computer to maintain subsidiary data on Accounts Receivable and Payable and experience the efficiency of entering data only once and allowing the computer to transfer to other areas of the accounting for other purposes. d) use the computer to perform various financial statement analyses. e) use the computer to calculate depreciation and prepare amortization schedules for long-term liabilities. 3. The student will: a) gain an overview of the procedures followed in installing software that is commonly encountered in an accounting environment. b) experience the discipline necessary to successfully use a computer in a business office. c) prepare the computer for: 1) daily start-up. 2) proper termination of program. 3) physical care of data media. 4) back-up records. VII. Evaluation and Assessment