SYLLABUS
Accounting on Microcomputer
CIS 165
I. Course Description: A course on computerized accounting for students who have already learned the manual accounting system. A microcomputer is used to provide hands-on experience in accounting using general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable financial statement analysis, depreciation, inventory, and payroll.
II.
Prerequisite:
A.
Keyboarding I
or equivalent.
B.
Principles of Accounting II or Applied
Accounting II or consent of instructor.
III.
Reference Textbooks/Materials:
A.
Computer Accounting w/Peachtree Complete
2005, by Carol
Yacht, Release 12.0, 9th Edition, published by McGraw Hill Irwin.
B.
3.5” DS HD Diskette.
IV.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course,
the student should be able to:
A.
Identify key differences between manual
and computerized accounting systems.
B.
Demonstrate a fundamental proficiency
in using word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and database management
programs.
C.
Find and correct errors.
D.
Perform financial statement analysis.
E.
Use a computerized depreciation system
to determine the correct depreciation for a capital asset.
F.
Set up and maintain a computerized
inventory system.
V.
Learning Experiences:
A.
Groups discussion online
B.
Individual operation of a microcomputer
C.
Assignments – chapter work
D.
Quizzes – on-line
E.
Exams - Projects
F.
Textbooks, e-mail, Internet and other
assignments
VI.
Course Content:
A.
Introduction to Computerized Accounting
w/Peachtree
B.
Vendor Transactions
C.
Customer Transactions
D.
Employees
E.
General Ledger and Inventory
F.
Job Cost
G.
Financial Statements
H.
Time and Billing
I.
Maintaining Accounting Records
J.
Completing Quarterly Activities &
Closing Fiscal Year
K.
Accounts Payable
L.
Accounts Receivable
M.
Merchandise Inventory
N.
Payroll
VII.
Student Evaluation:
A.
The students final grade will be based
upon:
1. Textbook/homework assignments
2. Written and/or proficiency quizzes
B.
Grades will based on the following
scale:
95-100
A
86-94
B
72-85
C
65-71
D
64 & Below F
VIII.
Special Policies:
A.
Attendance: Generally,
a student may be dropped for non-attendance following excessive absences,
as determined by the instructor. If a student plans to withdraw from the course,
it is his/her responsibility to officially withdraw from the class. If an official withdrawal has not been processed
through the Registrar’s office by the beginning of final exams, a score of
0 will be assigned to all uncompleted work and the final grade computed in
accordance with Section VII above.
B.
Missed Exams and Assignments: Each student will
be given the due dates for the complete course at the beginning of the semester. No late
work will be accepted. Projects are
counted as Exams.
C.
Academic Honesty: Students
who engage in dishonest acts such as plagiarism or other forms of cheating
in meeting the requirements of this course will be notified by the instructor
that they have received an “F” for the course. Students who wish to appeal the decision of
the instructor on a matter of dishonesty may do so under the Procedural Policy
for Disciplinary Action. (Under the
policy, the student is subject to suspension from the college for acts of
dishonesty).
D.
Use of College Open Labs: Students
are encouraged to use their computer lab privilege. Modern computers with latest software versions
offer an excellent environment for completion of lab assignments. No college software will be copied for personal,
educational, or business use. No college
software or hardware may be removed from the labs. Personal, non-educational use of lab equipment
and supplies is to be restricted.
An Equal Opportunity Institution
If you have special needs as addressed by the American with Disabilities Act and need any test or course materials provided in an alternative format, notify your instructor immediately. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.
Revised August 2005