ACCT 2382 - Accounting Systems Applications

3 sem hrs cr

This course presents the process of setting up and maintaining an accounting information system using computerized accounting software. This course is not equivalent to similar 3000- or 4000-level courses at a University. Prerequisite: ACCT 1010  and INFS 1010  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details. Formerly/Same As (Formerly ACCT 2910, ACT 2910)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

• Describe how computer technology can be used to automate an accounting system and become familiar with the software by experimenting with a sample company
• Learn to edit the chart of accounts
• Learn to work with transactions modules
• Explore banking activities
• Learn to work with customer and sales transactions
• Learn to record vendors and expense-related transactions
• Learn to work with inventory items
• Learn to work with payroll
• Learn to record adjusting entries
• Learn to use QuickBook reports
• Learn to set up a new company and maintain accounting records for service businesses
• Learn to set up a new company and maintain accounting records for merchandising businesses
• Learn to record sales and customer receipts as well as sales tax information