ACC 240 syllabus

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ACC 240
Computerized Accounting
3.0
0.0
3.0

Distance Learning Attendance/VA Statement
Textbook Information
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a study of using the computer to design and implement various accounting functions, including financial transactions, records, statements, reports and documents.
COURSE PURPOSE
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a realistic approach to computerized integrated accounting principles. The text/workbook, in conjunction with Peachtree Accounting for Windows software and the accompanying problem set disks, provide a comprehensive package for learning computerized accounting.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be competent in performing the following tasks:
Describe the differences between manual and computerized accounting methods
Transfer financial information from a manual accounting system to a computerized system Load and perform all procedures necessary to run the following integrated accounting programs for a business:
 Accounting system setup
 Cash receipts
 General ledger
 Cash disbursements
 Invoicing
 Financial reports
 Purchasing
 Payroll setup and processing
 Accounts receivable
 Inventory
 Accounts payable
 Business reports and analysis
Module 1 – Exploring Peachtree Accounting
Identify and define the key terms associated with integrated accounting systems.
Provide general information to the accounting software.
Operate the computer and accounting software using a keyboard.
Display and print account, journal, ledger, and financial reports.
Perform chart of accounts maintenance.
Perform vendor and customer maintenance.
Identify the components and procedures used for entering transactions into the
Peachtree job costing feature.

Identify the basic differences between businesses organized as