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This course provides instruction in the mathematical operations associated with the retail, banking, and accounting industries. Topics include: decimals, fractions, and percentages; bank services; interest and payment plans; purchase orders and invoices; selling prices and mark-ups; and payroll and inventory procedures. This course does not satisfy the general education requirement for degree programs.

This introductory course in accounting provides the practical application of the principles of financial accounting for the service and merchandising business structure. Topics include: an introduction to accounting; analyzing and recoding transactions using the double-entry framework; working through the accounting cycle from journalizing and preparation of the financial statements to post-closing trial balance; and introduction to subsidiary ledgers and special journals. The class also provides an overview of technology accounting software practices. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: IS 102 Computers and Application Software

This Is A Comprehensive Payroll Accounting Course Providing A Practical Application Of The Concepts And Principles Of Payroll Accounting. Payroll Law Topics Include The Fair Labor Standards Act, Futa And Suta Tax, And Fica, Seca, And The Civil Rights Act Of 1964. Payroll Accounting Transaction Topics Include: Payroll Recordkeeping; Computing Payroll; Computing Payroll Taxes, Social Security Taxes, Self-employment, Futa, And Suta Taxes; Completing Government Forms (941); Income Tax Withholding (employer And Employee); And Analyzing And Journalizing Payroll Transactions. This Course Includes A Comprehensive Hands-on Project To Reinforce Practical Application Of These Concepts. It Also Provides A Tutorial In Industry Software.

This next course in financial accounting provides concepts and principles used in the manufacturing business, with an emphasis on partnerships and corporations. Topics include: accounting for uncollectable accounts; accounting for notes receivable and payable; accounting for investing in long-term assets; preparation and analyzing the statement of cash flows; and analyzing and interpreting financial statements. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: AC 107 Accounting I

This course introduces the environment of American business with an overview of various topics that serve as a foundation for further study of business. Topics include the environments in which businesses operate, the organizational structures of businesses, management functions in an enterprise, and the challenges of managing marketing, operations, information technology, finance, and human resources. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none

This course provides an introduction to operating systems and browsers as well as word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, and e-mail applications used in office productivity software. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none.

This course presents the practical application of the concepts and features of a leading spreadsheet package. Topics include: using and managing worksheets and workbooks; applying formatting and style features; working with data, formulas, and functions; managing charts and graphics; working with outlines, views, and reports; automating tasks with the macro feature; using auditing tools, collaborative tools, and hyperlinks; and integrating with other programs.

This course deals with concepts of personal financial planning and financial control. Topics center on critical self examination of student planning techniques through analysis and research of personal financial legal documents, checking accounts and banking services, income tax procedures, savings methods, investment planning, risk management and insurance, and credit records, credit law, and the cost of credit. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This course provides a critical examination of issues embedded in the practice of providing customer service. Topics include research about best practice in customer service and communication techniques, psychologically based methods for dealing with the management of customer complaints, and the roles of a customer service employee and supervisor within ethical boundaries and common business practice. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This seminar provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career. Students will be encouraged to develop a plan for maintaining life-long learning skills. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, creating personal budgets, and refining interview and communication skills. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This introductory college course is designed to cover the basic math skills that will be necessary for later courses. It begins with a review of mathematical concepts that the students should have learned in high school and prepares them with a foundation for more advanced mathematics programs and other related courses such as accounting and technical subjects.

This foundation course will provide the students with the skills and abilities required to complete the program along with a number of skills needed to succeed in the workplace. The main areas of study in this course are time management and student success; teamwork; managing conflict; customer service; and personal accountability.

This first year program is designed to provide the students with the basic written communication skills they will need. The program will provide them with the foundation necessary to prepare business correspondence such as letters, memos and emails. In addition it will prepare them for the reports and assignment that they will be required to complete for other courses. This course is also a good prerequisite to the written communication course that they will take later in the program.

This course covers the day–to–day manual recording of transactions for a small business organization. This includes general journal transactions, special journals, posting to the general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers, preparing a trial balance, payroll registers, operating a petty cash fund, and reconciling bank statements.

Accounting helps an organization understand its business in much the same way that a model helps an architect construct a building. Accounting helps a manager understand the business as a whole (or the part for which he or she is responsible) without drowning in the details. This course will give the students an understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures, and help prepare them to work in a business environment.

This financial management program is designed specifically for individuals who require knowledge of finance to do their jobs effectively, but have no previous accounting experience. Major topics in this program include financial management in the organization, analyzing changes in financial statements, interpreting financial statements through ratios, profit planning and decisions, budgeting and control, sources and forms of financing, cost of capital, time value of money, capital expenditures, inventory management, pricing produces or services, accumulating and monitoring costs, and cost of products.

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Larger Companies Tend To Use More Advanced Software For Tracking Their Accounting, As The Business May Be Split Into A Number Of Subsidiaries That All Report To The Same Main Corporation. Accpac Is A Program That Is Specifically Designed For Medium And Large Companies As It Is Designed To Provide The Types Of Breakdowns And Reports That Are Required By Departments And Business Units. Accounting Basics And Bookkeeping Procedure, Or Related Experience Will Be A Prerequisite To This Program. Students Will Learn To Set Up The Software And Accounts In Accpac And Perform Bookkeeping Entries And Prepare Reports.

After completing Accounting Fundamentals and Basic Bookkeeping, students will be prepared to learn computerized accounting. Simply Accounting is one of the leading accounting software packages for small business. Students will learn to set up the software for a company, make entries and prepare reports. While previous programs provide the theory of how accounting and bookkeeping work and what they mean to a business, this software will allow students to actually enter exposes and revenue into the software and see the results.

This software is suitable for companies that want to track their revenues and expenditures into specific cost centers or departments. It is a favorite of many accountants and bookkeepers who perform bookkeeping duties for small businesses as they find it user friendly and easy to use. It is one of the more popular programs used for small business accounting because of its flexibility and ease of use. Accounting Basics and Bookkeeping Procedure, or related experience will be a prerequisite to this program. Students will learn to set up the software and accounts in QuickBooks and perform bookkeeping entries and prepare reports.

This course covers working with the Windows operating system to manage files and folders and customize the desktop, creating documents, and using the Internet for communication and research.

For those who are not already proficient in MS Office software, this series of workshops will be essential to completion of some of the projects and will improve the students’ productivity in school and on the job. This workshop is optional and only needs to be taken by those who do not already have experience in the software covered. All modules are covered at the basic and intermediate levels. Students who are familiar with the software may do challenge exams and use the time for other projects. This workshop series will include MS Word (word processing), MS Excel (spreadsheets), Access (database), MS PowerPoint (presentations) and MS Outlook.

This program will provide the students with Intermediate level training in Microsoft Office courses. Building on the skills learned in the Applied Computer Applications course, students will further their practical skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. The prerequisite for this course is Applied Computer Applications (IOC 150) or an equivalent course. Students who do not have the necessary prerequisite will require approval from the instructor.

This advance level program will teach the students the necessary skills required to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Access effectively and efficiently. While building on earlier course, participants of this program will develop considerable skill through practical assignments. Students will also cover MS Publisher as part of this program. The prerequisite for this program is Intermediate Computer Applications (IOC 175) or equivalent skills in intermediate level Microsoft Office. This program will cover Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and MS Publisher.

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The Gaining Employment program will help participants develop the requisite skills to plan and conduct an effective employment search or determine their suitability for self–employment. Students will set goals and objectives, develop interview and presentation techniques, resumes, and detailed job search or self–employment plans.

Learning Strategies Identifying and implementing a successful study method; planning when, where, and how you'll study; creating effective and efficient study tools; using study tools to improve chances for success. The Accounting Equation Assets, liabilities, owner's equity, and the accounting equation; preparing a balance sheet. Workbook One Supplement: A Glossary of Accounting Terms

The Books of Accounting The basics of the general journal; the basics of the ledger, including the T account, the chart of accounts, and opening a ledger account. Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity Account balances for asset accounts, liability accounts, and owner's equity accounts; footing and balancing the ledger; analyzing a transaction; posting to the general ledger. Learning Aids: • Account Analyzer • How to Use Your Account Analyzer

Revenue, Expenses, and Trial Balance Another look at owner's equity; permanent and temporary accounts; normal balances. Workbook Two Financial Reports Worksheets; how to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet; closing steps for expense and revenue summary accounts; balancing and ruling the books at the end of the year; temporary ledger accounts; permanent ledger accounts; the general ledger; the accounting cycle. Workbook Three

Accounting for Cash and Payroll Accounting How to account for cash and where to keep money; the proprietorship; computing employee earnings; keeping records for the government; employer-paid taxes and paying payroll taxes. Workbook Four Accounting Systems Accrual accounting; the importance of inventory accounting; posting to the general ledger and other business records. Workbook Five Wholesale Accounting Accounting procedures for wholesale sales, discounts, sales returns, and allowances; maintaining the accounts receivable ledger; recording cash, credit, and C.O.D. purchases; maintaining accounts payable ledger; promissory notes and interest-bearing notes. Workbook Six Supplement: How to Read an Income Statement and a Balance Sheet

Assets and End-of-the-Month Activities Accounting procedures for long-term tangible and intangible assets; amortization and depreciation; the end-of-the-month accounting procedures. Workbook Seven Introduction to Windows® The role of Windows® as the computer's operating system; Windows® commands and functions; customizing your computer to suit your needs; Windows® Accessories; help screens and system tools.

Microsoft® Excel Creating and modifying a worksheet in Excel; working with charts in Excel. Graded Project: Microsoft® Excel Textbook: Microsoft® Excel

Bookkeeping Project Maintain the accounting records and prepare financial statements for this sole proprietorship. Includes ledgers, business papers and checks, journals, and the narrative of transactions. Project must be completed manually.

Supplements: • Mastering Adjusting Entries (aipb Exam Preparation Book) • Mastering Correction Of Accounting Errors (aipb Exam Preparation Book) • Mastering Payroll (aipb Exam Preparation Book) • Aipb Handbook Certified Bookkeeper Exam Voucher The American Institute Of Professional Bookkeepers Certification Exam Is Designed To Evaluate The Skills And Knowledge Needed To Carry Out All Bookkeeping And Accounting Functions Through The Trial Balance And Basic Skills For Firms With As Many As 100 To 200 Employees. Penn Foster Career School Encourages Students To Take The Exam, And Includes An $85 Voucher To Help Defray The Cost.