Computer Fundementals                    ACC01                                       66 Hours

This course is an introduction to the use of the computer in business. Students will write letters, create forms, and format documents in Microsoft Word. This course will also include creating and formatting spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Included in the course will be printing documents, performing basic research on the Internet and effectively using the tools available in Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Prerequisite: None

Business Communications                  ACC02                                       36 Hours

Students will learn the meaning and importance of writing coherently, concisely, and with purpose using correct grammar and acceptable writing techniques. Practice in using cross-cultural awareness skills, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills, and professional telephone technique will also prepare the students to interact with customers, suppliers and co-workers.

Prerequisite: ACC01

Accounting For A Business Organized As A Proprietorship                                                                                                     ACC03                                        90 Hours

The participant will learn the basic principles of accounting and the basic equations for assets and liabilities.  The student will also learn about debits and credits and how to record transactions in a general journal and post them to a general ledger.  They will learn how to control cash and make a work sheet prior to preparing financial statements as well as recording adjusting and closing entries.  The student will practice these activities using practice exercises and doing a complete practice set for a proprietorship.

Prerequisite: ACC02

Accounting For A Merchandising Business Organized As A Corporation                                                                      ACC04                                   90 Hours

In this class the participant will learn to journalize purchases, cash payments, sales, and cash receipts using special journals as well as posting to general and subsidiary ledgers.  The student will learn to prepare a payroll, do payroll accounting, taxes, payroll reports, distribute dividends, and prepare a worksheet for a merchandising business.  They will also learn to prepare financial statements for a corporation and record adjusting and closing entries for a corporation.  The student will practice these activities using practice exercises and doing a complete practice set for a corporation.

Prerequisite: ACC03

Accounting For A Merchandising Business Organized As A Corporation – Additional Valuation and Accounting Procedures         ACC05             84 Hours

Students in this course will learn to do accounting for uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets and depreciation, inventory, notes and interest, and accrued revenue and expenses.  End of fiscal period work for a corporation will also be learned.  The student will practice these activities using practice exercises and doing a complete practice set for a merchandising business organized as a corporation.

Prerequisite: ACC04

Microsoft Office - Intermediate         ACC08            66 Hours

Students will learn intermediate functions in Microsoft Word, such as using forms and fields and creating form letters. They will also learn many intermediate functions in Microsoft Excel including how to setup a workbook, perform calculations on data, change document appearance, use filter on data, combine data from multiple sources,  reorder and summarize data, and analyze alternative data sets. Students will also learn to create dynamic lists using PivotTables, create charts, printing function, automating repetitive tasks using macros, working with other Microsoft programs, and working with databases. Using PowerPoint students will learn to create presentations. work with slides, work with outlines and slide text, design templates, change color, create shapes, and graphics. They will also learn how to create and use tables, charts, diagrams, multimedia presentations, customizing, and printing in PowerPoint.

Prerequisite: ACC01

Peachtree and Microsoft Small Business Accounting                                                          ACC09                                  60 Hours

In Peachtree student will learn journalizing transactions, posting to a general ledger, bank reconciliations, dishonored checks, petty cash transactions, worksheets, financial statements, adjusting and closing entries, and producing a post closing trial balance. They will also learn journalizing purchases and cash payments, sales, cash receipts, posting to general and subsidiary ledgers, preparing payroll checks, journalizing and posting payroll transactions. In Microsoft Small Business Accounting students will learn setting up a new company, managing jobs, quotes, sales invoices, customer payments, purchasing, paying vendors, managing employee time and payroll, bank accounts, transactions and reporting.

Prerequisite: ACC04

Payroll Accounting         ACC10             96 Hours

Students will learn all aspects of payroll accounting including the need for payroll and personnel records, computing wages and salaries, social security taxes, withholding taxes, compensation taxes, analyzing and journalizing payroll transactions, and completing an entire payroll project simulation. Student will learn all applicable payroll and labor law regulations.

Prerequisite: ACC03

Personal Development                           ACC07                                   24 Hours

This course enables the student to develop the ability to work as a team member, manage time effectively, and prioritize and perform multiple tasks.  The students will practice practical applications of job hunting, resume writing, interviewing, setting career goals, and networking.

Prerequisite: ACC02