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ACCT 2030: Accounting Software Applications and Bookkeeping
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Accounting Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students learn how to use popular accounting software to perform key bookkeeping functions efficiently and accurately. Topics covered include setting up and managing accounts, recording transactions, generating financial reports, and reconciling accounts. Through hands-on exercises and simulations, students gain practical experience in computerized bookkeeping and enhance their employability in the field of accounting and finance.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MGMT 1020, ACCT 1045.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental principles and concepts of bookkeeping within an accounting software
- Use accounting software to perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks
- Perform basic setup and account management functions within a bookkeeping software system
- Demonstrate how to record transactions, including sales, purchases, and expenses
- Produce financial reports using accounting software, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Perform bank and account reconciliations within a bookkeeping software system
- Describe the importance of data accuracy, integrity, and security in bookkeeping software
- Communicate financial information to stakeholders using accounting software
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, Demonstrations, Group Work, Project Work
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
40 |
Practical application of bookkeeping skills |
|
Project |
10 |
Group Project: Financial reports and analysis using accounting software |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
Accounting principles, regulations, and software functionality |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
System setup, accounting principles, regulations, and software functionality |
|
Participation |
10 |
Class participation and discussions evaluating critical thinking and engagement |
Course topics
- Accounting Software and Bookkeeping Systems: Overview and Benefits
- Accounting Software Used in Computerized Bookkeeping
- Accounting Software: Setting Up and Managing Accounts, Recording Transactions, Financial Reporting, Bank and Account Reconciliation
- Safeguarding Data Integrity in Computerized Bookkeeping
- Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting in Accounting Software
- Collaboration and Communication in Computerized Bookkeeping
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.