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.