ACCT 1834 Computerized Accounting I
Course Information
| Course Number | ACCT 1834 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Computerized Accounting I |
| Description | This course is an introduction to the use of computers and related software used in the accounting function of the business environment. Topics include, but are not limited to, general ledger accounting, payroll procedures, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The student will also be introduced to spreadsheet software and its interrelationship with a fully integrated accounting software program. Software for this course includes a general ledger accounting program and a spreadsheet software program. (Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT 1810 or simultaneous enrollment in ACCT 1810 and ACCT 1834 or permission from the instructor.) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 16 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Pre/Corequisite: ACCT 1810 - Financial Accounting
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate basic knowledge in a Windows software environment.
- Demonstrate basic file and folder management in a Windows software environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding for concepts related to computer hardware and computer security and safety.
- Prepare and maintain a spreadsheet.
- Perform formatting tasks in a spreadsheet.
- Perform calculations with formulas and functions in a spreadsheet.
- Add visual interests in a spreadsheet.
- Manage data across multiple spreadsheets.
- Manage data with data tools in a spreadsheet.
- Navigate and explore a general ledger software.
- Set up a new company in a general ledger software.
- Create and record sales and cash receipts transactions in a general ledger software.
- Create and record purchase and cash payment transactions in a general ledger software.
- Perform investing and financing activities in a general ledger software.
- Perform payroll setup and process payroll in a general ledger software.
- Maintain budgets and bank accounts in a general ledger software.
- Record period-end entries in a general ledger software.
- Prepare period-end financial statements and reports in a general ledger software.
- Demonstrate the use of other Microsoft applications.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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