Topics include a review of fundamental accounting concepts, the creation of a QuickBooks company, and the analysis of financial statements, reports and graphs. Students will gain experience in the creation and use of invoices, purchase orders, inventory, bank accounts and payroll. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab. This course will teach students how to prepare Federal income tax returns and California individual income tax returns using Turbo Tax software. Through the use of Microsoft Word 2000 software, skills are developed in creating, revising, formatting, storing, and printing a variety of business documents.
Emphasis is placed on office-quality production of documents.
Students develop problem solving skills through the repetitive use of document revisions and trouble-shooting assignments involving the customization of the software. Additionally, students develop advanced skills in areas of interest ranging from legal applications to graphics and books or newsletters. Upon completion of this course, a student has the skills to provide primary computer support to other individuals using this software. CIS 37A or CIS 39A or CIS 4. English 1 or Business 31.