Learning Peachtree Complete 2007 & Peachtree Complete CD Package
Publisher: Prentice Hall

Author: Brunsdon

Note: This course requires that you have a PC with Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system which allows you to install the accounting software program that is included with the textbook. The software for this course will not install on a computer that has the Windows Vista operating system. 

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• explain the role of information technology in today's accounting and tax practices and financial management systems
• use general types of accounting software applications and programs apply the functions and uses of spreadsheets in financial and/or tax-based operations
• examine the operation of database programs with their use in accounting and tax environments
• use miscellaneous software applications in accounting and tax practices (for example, graphics/presentation and project management software, communications applications, and computer-based research tools) gain hands-on experience using accounting and tax software packages
• assess the impact of e-commerce and e-business in the use of accounting software
• assess issues associated with evaluating, selecting, customizing, installing, and running an accounting software package

Accountants rely heavily on computer-based systems to perform their jobs. Having a practical understanding of accounting software is crucial in today's world of information technology. This course gives the student hands-on experience in using one of the most widely used accounting software packages for small to medium sized businesses. Topics covered in this course include: installing accounting software, journal transactions for a service-based business, payroll, report preparation, journal transactions for a merchandising business, and end-of-period activities.

Grades in this course will be determined as follows:

Weekly Quizzes = 30 %

Participation = 10%

Midterm Exam = 30%

Final Exam = 30%

The grading scale in this course will be determined as follows:

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = below 60%

Instructor may wish to add faculty policies on late assignments, attendance, and extra credit.

Any other information the instructor wishes to add. This might include:

• General expectations of students, such as hours per week students should expect to devote to the class
• Turnaround time for faculty to respond to e-mail and return papers.
• Unique class procedures or activities (such as cooperative learning exercises, panel presentations, case study methods, class journals or learning logs).
• Supplemental objectives (such as development of skills like teamwork, writing, oral presentation, integration of knowledge on focus topics)
• Optional activities such as study groups

Students will be working on various projects throughout the chapters covered in the textbook. Additionally, there will be two projects that will be used as the basis for the examinations. The first project is working with the accounting records of a service-based business. The second project is working with the accounting records of a merchandising business. Further details on these projects will be provided in class.

Cases of plagiarism are handled consistent with current UMUC guidelines. See the UMUC policies at the following URL:

http://www.umuc.edu/policy/

Meeting 1: Introduction; Installation of computer software

Meeting 2: Chapter 1 -- Learning the basics of the computer software

Meeting 3: Chapter 2 -- Navigating through the accounts for an established business

Meeting 4: Chapter 3 -- Journalizing transactions and preparing financial statements

Meeting 5: Chapter 4 -- Recording sales and accounts receivable

Meeting 6: Chapter 5 -- Recording purchases and accounts payable

Meeting 7: Chapter 6 -- Payroll activities

Meeting 8: Chapter 7 -- Closing the accounting period

Meeting 9: Midterm Exam on a service-based business

Meeting 10: Chapter 8 -- Recording sales for a merchandising business

Meeting 11: Chapter 8 -- Inventory activities

Meeting 12: Chapter 9 -- Recording purchases for a merchandising business

Meeting 13: Chapter 10 -- Payroll activities

Meeting 14: Chapter 11 -- Closing the accounting period

Meeting 15: Chapter 12 -- Creating a new company using wizards

Meeting 16: Final Exam on a merchandising business