In this course students complete an accounting project to demonstrate the range of skills and abilities acquired during accounting classes. They will also have an opportunity to take accounting competency exam to demonstrate mastery of accounting topics. Coordinator’s approval required. Required Prerequisites: Successful completion of ACNT 1003 Accounting/Bookkeeping Series or ACNT 1002 Accounting.

A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, and analyzing the information reflected. Required textbook: Accounting e-book is available through Blackboard at acconline.austincc.edu. Suggested prerequisites: familiarity with the PC, or Fundamentals of PC Use course.

An introduction to the accounting cycle in a computerized environment. QuickBooks course includes setting up a new company and chart of accounts; recording transactions with customers, vendors and employees; managing lists; generating and customizing reports; changing forms, and creating letters. Also includes budgeting, tracking Texas use tax, handling credit card income and expenses, exporting/importing files, working with payroll, and troubleshooting. Suggested prerequisites: familiarity with the PC, and ACNT 1002 Accounting course, or working knowledge of accounting.