Courses

ACNT 1003 Accounting/Bookkeeping Series – 76 hrs

A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle, preparing financial statements, and analyzing the information reflected in them. Required book: Accounting, Peter J. Eisen, Fifth Edition, ISBN 0-7641-3547-7. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the PC or Fundamentals of PC Use course.

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The following classes are included in the series:

ACNT 1002 Accounting I – 24 hrs

Focus on fundamental accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation including analysis of financial statements for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Required book: Accounting, Peter J. Eisen, Fifth Edition, ISBN 0-7641-3547-7.

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ACNT 4006 Accounting II – 16 hrs

Covers the use of special journals, accounting for cash, receivables, payables, long-life assets, inventories, and payroll. A review of financial statements for partnership and corporation is included. Required book: Accounting, Peter J. Eisen, Fifth Edition, ISBN 0-7641-3547-7.

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ITSW 3046 Introduction to QuickBooks Pro – 16 hrs

An introductory course of the QuickBooks Pro accounting software, including setting up a new company and chart of accounts; recording transactions with customers, vendors and employees; managing lists; running reports and customizing them; changing forms and generating letters. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the PC or Fundamentals of PC Use course. Recommended: Accounting I course or working knowledge of accounting.

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ITSW 3049 Intermediate QuickBooks Pro – 12 hrs

A course of the QuickBooks accounting software, including budgeting, tracking Texas use tax, handling credit card income and expenses, exporting/importing files, working with payroll, and troubleshooting problems. Prerequisites: Introduction to QuickBooks Pro or equivalent knowledge.

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ACNT 4007 Financial Statement Analysis – 4 hrs

An introduction to basic financial statement analysis techniques, including: horizontal and vertical analysis; trend percentages such as current ratio, acid test ratio, turnover ratios, return on assets, etc., and cost behavior analysis including distribution margin, breakeven points and margin of safety.

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ACNT 4008 Business Tax Forms – 4 hrs

An introduction to various tax forms required by state and federal agencies, including: 940, 941, W-2, W-4, W3, 1099, 1096, Texas Workforce Commission quarterly return, Texas Franchise Tax Return, federal income returns (1040, Schedule C, 1065, 1120), Texas Sales Tax Return, country property tax forms.

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The following class is NOT part of the series:

ITSX 3014 QuickBooks Certified User Review – 16 hrs

Intensive practical exercises designed to provide students with the opportunity to master a user skill level and program knowledge sufficient to successfully complete the “Certified User” examination. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to QuickBooks and Intermediate QuickBooks courses or equivalent knowledge and experience.

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