ACCB 199B Program Capstone
This course will review and practice all the financial accounting skills learned throughout the Accounting/Bookkeeping program. Emphasis will be placed on accurately preparing financial statements using accounting software. Real-world source documents will be used to prepare 12 months of accurate financial statements, one year of payroll reports, and finally a tax return. This is the final course in the Accounting/Bookkeeping program and should be taking during the student’s last term.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
ACCB 199BProgram Capstone
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Business & Economics
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course will review and practice all the financial accounting skills learned throughout the Accounting/Bookkeeping program. Emphasis will be placed on accurately preparing financial statements using accounting software. Real-world source documents will be used to prepare 12 months of accurate financial statements, one year of payroll reports, and finally a tax return. This is the final course in the Accounting/Bookkeeping program and should be taking during the student’s last term.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Prepare accurate financial reports from source documents
- Complete the entire accounting cycle to prepare an accurate set of financial statements from source documents.
- Accurately prepare a basic individual tax return from source documents.
- Analyze, calculate and prepare all aspects of payroll including gross pay, net pay, and all required payroll reports.
- Proficiently use an electronic accounting software.
- Prepare to write and speak professionally.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Students will be provided bank statements and other source documents that will be used to prepare financial statements. Each quarter students will prepare all payroll related payroll reports.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Exams
Monthly financial statements, quarterly payroll reports, and a tax return must be accurately prepared. No incomplete work will be accepted.
Required Text
Source documents provided by the instructor
Required Materials
Access to QuickBooks online
Required Activities
Monthly financial Statements
Quarterly and Year-end payroll reports
Tax Return
Assessment Strategy Narrative
The required activities are the outcomes students will complete for the capstone course.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Monthly financial statements, quarterly payroll reports, and a tax return must be accurately prepared. No incomplete work will be accepted. Monthly financial Statements
Quarterly and Year-end payroll reports
Tax Return