Accounting Clerk Course List

This course includes the use of Microsoft Excel™ for business and accounting applications, such as sales, payroll, inventory, and expense reports, as well as budgets and estimates. This class also prepares students for the Microsoft Excel™ Specialist and/or Expert Certifications. Students who have a current external certification which meet the objectives for this course may be granted course credit. Pre-requisite: Basic computer skills.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course covers basic use of QuickBooks™ software for the purposes of preparation for the QuickBooks™ Online Certified User exam. QuickBooks™ is used not only to compile transaction data but also to generate basic financial reports. Students who have a current external certification that meets the objectives for this course may be granted course credit. Pre-requisite: Basic computer skills.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course focuses on using SageTM – a small-business, double-entry accounting software package. Students will learn to set up and manage complete accounting systems using business scenarios. Topics include creating and maintaining company files, processing daily transactions, managing customers and vendors, performing payroll functions, handling inventory, and generating financial statements and management reports. Emphasis is placed on understanding how computerized accounting systems integrate with fundamental accounting principles. Students who have a current external certification which meet the objectives for this course may be granted course credit. Pre-requisites: ACCT 2011 or concurrent and basic computer skills. (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course introduces the application of mathematical functions of business problems and solutions. The touch system of 10-key number pads is introduced. Students will also develop speed and accuracy using the touch system for the four basic arithmetic operations
and solving business problems. Prerequisite: Basic math skills.
(3 Cr – 2 lect, 1 lab)

This course introduces various federal and state laws pertaining to the employment process and the computation and payment of salaries and wages. Topics include Fair Labor Standards Act, Federal Insurance Contributions Act, Unemployment Tax Act, withholding laws, preparation of employment records, payroll registers, timecards, employee earnings records, and federal and state reports. Students will perform various payroll calculations and complete a computerized payroll project. Students who have a current external certification which meet the objectives for this course may be granted course credit. Prerequisites: ACCT 2011 or concurrent enrollment.
(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

This course is an introduction to financial accounting concepts and principles through a study of business transactions and their effect on financial statements. Topics/concepts included are: accounting as an information system; transactions and the accounting cycle; financial statements (including the Income Statement, Statement of Equity, Balance Sheet, and the Cash Flow Statement); and analysis of profitability, liquidity, and risk. Accounting practices will be applied to measure, classify and report current and long-term assets, current and longterm liabilities, and equity. The course focus will be on corporate accounting. (4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course is an introduction to managerial accounting concepts and principles, including a study of: cost behavior; cost-volume-profit analysis; relevant costs for decision-making; budgetary planning; cost management (Activity-Based Costing (ABC), Just-In-Time (JIT), and Total Quality Management (TQM); standard costing and variance analysis; planning for capital investments; product and service costing; performance evaluation; and cost accounting systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 2011. (4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course is designed to assist business students in developing professional written and oral communication skills. Course content includes a review of English fundamentals in grammar, business correspondence, and communication fundamentals. Topics include writing effective letters of request, response, sales, credit and collections, claims and adjustments; electronic communications; business memos; business reports; and job applications and résumés. Quality, appearance, style, and tone are stressed along with correct format and proper use of punctuation and grammar. Individual and group reports on business topics are assigned. (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course introduces students to a process of developing self-awareness when considering career opportunities and identifying career-related goals. Students conduct a job search, prepare a job application, resume, cover letter, a follow-up correspondence. The course includes preparation for job interviews.
(1 Cr – 1 lect, 0 lab)

This course examines interpersonal relationship skills in the work environment. Students evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses and assess and learn transferable skills. This course emphasizes employment-enhancing skills that include understanding and improving relationships and communication with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and customers. This survey course introduces concepts and methods for improvement of interpersonal relations. (2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

This course introduces federal and state income tax laws as they apply to individuals. It includes business income tax provisions as they apply to sole proprietors. Students will perform various tax calculations manually and with the aid of computer software. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course examines key bookkeeping functions for a small business. Emphasis is placed on adjusting entries, accounting errors, payroll, depreciation, inventory, internal control and fraud prevention. This course prepares students for the Certified Bookkeeper exam which leads to a national designation as a Certified Bookkeeper through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. (Taking the Certified Bookkeeper national exam is optional and is not a requirement for this course.) Students who have a current external certification which meet the objectives for this course may be granted course credit. Prerequisites: ACCT 1099 or concurrent and ACCT 2011.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course introduces the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governmental units and not-for-profit entities. Topics include accounting for state and local governmental units, municipalities, public schools, colleges and universities, and hospitals. Accounting for voluntary health and welfare organizations and other non-profit organizations are also included. Prerequisites: ACCT 2011 or concurrent enrollment.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course allows the student to practice accounting as well as computer and human relations skills. The student will gain competency in accounting by applying academic accounting knowledge to the requirements of an accounting position. The work site must be approved by the instructor. The student will perform 45 hours of accounting work that is completed under the direct supervision of an accountant and will also be monitored by the instructor. Professional interactions with other personnel and/or customers will be expected. The student and supervisor will submit progress reports and evaluations. Prerequisites: ACCT 2011 and/or instructor approval. (1 Cr - 0 lect, 1 lab)

This course allows the student to practice accounting, as well as computer and human relations skills. The student will gain competency in accounting by applying academic accounting knowledge to the requirements of an accounting position. The work site must be approved by the instructor. The student will perform 90 hours of accounting work that is completed under the direct supervision of an accountant and will also be monitored by the instructor. Professional interactions with other personnel and/or customers will be expected. The student and supervisor will submit progress reports and evaluations. Prerequisites: ACCT 2011 and/or instructor approval. (2 Cr - 0 lect, 2 lab)

This course allows the student to practice accounting as well as computer and human relations skills. The student will gain competency in accounting by applying academic accounting knowledge to the requirements of an accounting position. The work site must be approved by the instructor. The student will perform 135 hours of accounting work that is completed under the direct supervision of an accountant and will also be monitored by the instructor. Professional interactions with other personnel and/or customers will be expected. The student and supervisor will submit progress reports and evaluations. Prerequisites: ACCT 2011 and/or instructor approval. (3 Cr - 0 lect, 3 lab)

This course allows the student to practice accounting as well as computer and human relations skills. The student will gain competency in accounting by applying academic accounting knowledge to the requirements of an accounting position. The work site must be approved by the instructor. The student will perform 180 hours of accounting work that is completed under the direct supervision of an accountant and will also be monitored by the instructor. Professional interactions with other personnel and/or customers will be expected. The student and supervisor will submit progress reports and evaluations. Prerequisites: ACCT 2011 and/or instructor approval. (4 Cr - 0 lect, 4 lab)