BPA-217 Small Business Accounting

Use Quickbooks® software (Windows®-based) for the study of computerized accounting systems with emphasis on the application of accounting theory and practice. Complete projects for both a service and merchandising company, including creating a company, recording transactions for revenue and expenses, entering payroll data, adjusting accounts, reconciling bank accounts and closing the accounting cycle. Use a personal computer for downloading, installing, naming, opening, and saving electronic files. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101/ENG 101A or permission of department chair. Note:The Windows-based version of Quickbooks is required for this course.  Therefore, students must have access to the Windows operating system; Mac users may use Boot Camp to run Windows.  Credit will not be given for BPA 217 and also ESI 217.