Instructor: Patty
Holmes, CPA, phholmes@dmacc.edu,
515-964-6349.
Hours: MWF 8:30AM to 11:00AM
Please feel free to contact me, if I am not here leave a
message as to when you are available.
Objective:
Emphasizes application of
computerized financial software used in business. Topics include setting up a company, receivables,
payables, inventory control, and payroll.
Prerequisite: ACC131 or ACC111
Textbooks Needed:
Computer Accounting
Essentials Using QuickBooks –
Yacht and Crosson
Peachtree Complete
Accounting 2006 – Horne and Osteraa
What to Expect:
This course will give you
knowledge to apply immediately or in the future on a job. Most people will agree that if you know one
or better yet two software packages, you can easily adapt to another. Willingness to communicate is important in
this class. Timeliness and discipline is
a must.
How is it Run?
We have two software
packages QuickBooks and Peachtree to master in 15-weeks. We will start with QuickBooks online and
spend 30 calendar days (not school days) and the remaining semester will be
spent on Peachtree. Since we will be
spending more time on Peachtree, more topics will be covered. I suggest you print out this timetable and
paste it where every time you set down at the computer, it cannot escape your
view or print out the calendar.
Where do I go for help?
Contact me for help by
calling or emailing. I respond several
times a day Monday through Friday.
Am I ready for this course?
Please go to www.dmacc.edu/online and take the test
on computer equipment and skills needed for this course. There is also an online handbook that might
be helpful at this site. You are
responsible for making sure you have access to a computer. Not having access to a computer is not an
acceptable reason for turning work in late.
You must be able to respond in Word or the software you will be working
with. Word and Excel are available in
the bookstore for $10 if you don’t already have it on your home computer. You will be downloading zip files. You will need access to an internet system
faster than dial up. All of our campuses
have systems available for you to use.
Two chapters plus
problem/case make up a unit. Each unit
contains lecture notes, assignments, discussions and a final for each software
program. In addition there is a research
project. The due dates for each are
listed below.
QuickBooks submitted late
will be reduced by 25%. Late assignment
for Peachtree will not be accepted. I
will provide the answers to Peachtree one day after due date for future use.
Assignments:
The following is what is
assigned to QuickBooks and Peachtree. In
addition there are discussion questions and project shown on the homepage. All assignments must be submitted as
attachment. There are questions at the
end of every chapter, if you wish you may submit for review, but they are
optional.
Value for QuickBooks
assignments and exam are as follows:
|
Units |
Chapter |
Type of Assignment |
Point Value |
Due Date |
|
Unit 1 |
2 |
Exercises |
10 |
01/14/08 |
|
Unit 2 |
3 |
Exercises |
15 |
01/21/08 |
|
|
4 |
Exercises |
20 |
01/21/08 |
|
Unit 3 |
5 |
Exercises |
20 |
02/02/08 |
|
|
6 |
Exercises |
20 |
02/02/08 |
|
|
|
Case Problem 1 |
40 |
02/02/08 |
|
|
|
Case Problem 2 |
25 |
02/02/08 |
|
|
|
QuickBooks Final |
50 |
02/02-02/04/08 |
|
|
|
Total |
200 |
|
Value of Peachtree
assignments and exams are as follows:
|
Units |
Chapter |
Type of Assignment |
Point Value |
Due Date |
|
Unit 4 |
2 |
End of Chapter Problem |
20 |
02/15/08 |
|
Unit 5 |
3 |
End of Chapter Problem |
20 |
02/21/08 |
|
|
4 |
End of Chapter Problem |
20 |
02/29/08 |
|
Unit 6 |
5 |
End of Chapter Problem |
20 |
03/07/08 |
|
|
6 |
End of Chapter Problem |
20 |
03/13/08 |
|
Unit 7 |
7 |
End of Chapter Problem |
20 |
03/27/08 |
|
|
|
Planet Golf Practice Set:
Merchandising Business |
50 |
04/14/08 |
|
Unit 8 |
9 |
End of Chapter Problem |
20 |
04/25/08 |
|
|
|
Peachtree Final |
50 |
04/27/-04/28/08 |
|
|
|
Total |
240 |
|
Discussion:
Communication is a must in
this course. You may write or call me
when you have questions regarding the assignment. There will also be questions
posted in discussion that are required related to the material covered. Points (5 per discussion) Due dates are based on the unit due
date. See calendar. Each unit will have two to three discussions. You could possibly earn a few bonus points as
there are more discussions then points assigned to discussion.
|
Item |
Points |
|
QuickBooks Assignment and
Exam |
200 |
|
Peachtree Assignment and
Exam |
240 |
|
Discussion Questions (5
pts. each) |
50 |
|
Research Project |
50 |
|
Total |
540 |
|
93-100% |
A |
90-92% |
A- |
|
|
|
87-90% |
B+ |
83-86% |
B |
80-82% |
B- |
|
77-79% |
C+ |
73-76% |
C |
70-72% |
C- |
|
67-69% |
D+ |
63-66% |
D |
60-62% |
D- |
|
Lower than 60% = F |
|
|
|
|
|
It is the policy of DMACC to
accommodate students with disabilities.
Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable
accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6810 TTY.