ACCB 290 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 financial statements, payroll reports, and finally a tax return. This is the final course in the Accounting/Bookkeeping program and should be taken during the student’s last term.
ACCB 290Program Capstone
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I. General Information
Department
Business Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
60
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Prerequisite Narrative
ACCB 131, ACCB 224, ACCB 229 and ACCB 230
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 financial statements, payroll reports, and finally a tax return. This is the final course in the Accounting/Bookkeeping program and should be taken 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 both manually and using accounting software.
- 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 as part of the accounting cycle.
- Proficiently use an electronic accounting software.
- Prepare to write and speak professionally.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Students will be provided source business documents that will be used to prepare financial statements, including payroll reports. Students will complete this work both manually and in accounting software
VI. Delivery Methodologies
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.