BPA 217 - Small Business Accounting

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
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(s): 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.