Computer Accounting

E-mail: cetech@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.8882
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW

Accounting Principles for Computers
This course teaches basic bookkeeping concepts. Explore company structure, terminology and concepts (chart of accounts, accounts payable/receivable, the accounting cycle, financial reports) needed for software such as QuickBooks and Simply Accounting.
Note: This is not a computer-based class.

Simply Accounting, Level 1
Examine the functions and applications of the Simply Accounting ledgers, journals and reports. Set up a fictitious company and complete the transactions and procedures involved in an accounting cycle. This course focuses on the features and functions of the general ledger and accounts payable/receivable modules.
Course materials: approx. $42+GST at the BookStore
Note: We strongly recommend a solid understanding of Windows file management before registering in this course. Students are expected to have basic bookkeeping/accounting skills before starting this course.  Accounting Principles for Computers is a highly recommended prerequisite to this course.

Simply Accounting, Level 2
Build your Simply Accounting Level 1 skills. Cover chart of accounts, creating a budget, setting up the accounts for reconciliation and using security features. Handle inventory adjustments, receivable and payable discounts, and prepayments. Customize the payroll journal, disburse vacation pay, create fiscal year comparative reports and handle dynamic data exchange.
Course materials: approx. $47+GST at the BookStore
Note: We strongly recommend a solid understanding of Windows file management before registering in this course. Students are expected to have basic bookkeeping/accounting skills before starting this course. Accounting Principles for Computers and Simply Accounting, Level 1 are highly recommended prerequisites to this course.

QuickBooks, Level 1
Explore this popular, time-saving software. QuickBooks is designed to make accounting transactions for small business simple and speedy. Use this package to track invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and revenues and expenses.
Course materials: approx. $40+GST at the BookStore
Note: We strongly recommend a solid understanding of Windows file management before registering in this course. Students are expected to have basic bookkeeping/accounting skills before starting this course. Accounting Principles for Computers is a highly recommended prerequisite to this course.

The Accounting courses are also part of the Office Computer and Bookkeeping program. More info.

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