Use of the computer in simulated activities gives the student an opportunity to see the advantages of technology in accounting procedures. This course expands the student's understanding of accounting subsystems and develops an understanding of various methods of internal control procedures. The student will demonstrate the use of accounting principles through the use of computer software and simulated activities. This course is designed to provide an opportunity to master the skill of entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information on a keyboard and a ten-key pad using touch method of keystrokes.
Emphasis is placed on development of speed and accuracy, proper techniques, and correct fingering.
The student will develop skill in formatting letters, reports and other business documents. The student will be able to use the a keyboard and keypad for entering data into a computer. This course will also help the student key his own work at a two or a four year college. This course of study is designed to teach the student how to process data into useful information by using database, spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics applications software. Other content areas include components, sizes, and limitations of computer systems, system software, and information needs of business, industry, and government.