MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
ACCT 148 Computer Accounting
Instructor Pat Hartley

(See Syllabus linked on Instructor’s home page)

In this course students learn to apply fundamental accounting concepts and principles and analyze business events with the use of a computer accounting program for commercial business enterprise. The software we currently utilize is QuickBooks Accountant 2014 for Windows only.

QuickBooks enjoys widespread use among small businesses as a financial accounting package because of the program’s popularity, manageability, and flexibility. Students enter accounting transactions, make adjustments and corrections, create and analyze financial reports, produce and compare financial statements, create a company file from scratch, calculate payroll, use advanced features for loan and asset tracking and make end of year adjustments on a Windows based system.

This section is conducted fully online. The online environment is a tremendous way to learn, but it is not for everyone:

· This class is NOT self-paced. A typical week will involve reviewing PowerPoint Presentations, reading and completing textbook and other homework assignments, taking quizzes, doing a midterm and a final project, and participating in a blog on Blackboard.

· Accounting background and experience is highly recommended as this class focuses on applying those skills in a computer environment.

· You must have good time management skills and dedication to follow the calendar diligently to ensure you are submitting all required work on time as scheduled.

· You must be motivated, organized, self-disciplined and stay focused in order to complete the weekly required assignments without the active interaction of a classroom setting.

· You must have access to a reliable internet connection and a functioning Windows (or simulated) operating system.

· Purchase the required textbook that comes bundled with a current version of software. No other books or software versions are acceptable.

· You should anticipate spending 9 hours per week on the course (equivalent to 3 hours in class and 6-12 hours outside class). Of course, this varies depending on your abilities, knowledge, and study habits.

The text (and software) is specially priced and available through the MiraCosta Bookstore:

• QuickBooks Premier 2014 Comprehensive, Trisha (Hakola) Conlon, Labyrinth Learning
  (ISBN 9781591366867) with a 140 day free trial software of QuickBooks Accountant 2014 (Windows only)
• A detailed syllabus will be linked on the instructor’s home page and emailed to you shortly before the class starts.

Registration and Enrollment – if you want to register for this course make sure you meet all registration and submission deadlines. 

• Make sure that you have applied and enrolled in your college credit classes.

http://www.miracosta.edu/StudentServices/ApplyEnroll/index.htm

• Visit the Distance Education website

http://www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/DistanceEducation/index.cfm

• Checklist for Getting Started with Online Classes:

http://www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/DistanceEducation/gettingstarted.htm

• Review the basic online class Technical requirements

http://www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/DistanceEducation/techrequirements.htm

• Review the basic quiz for Online Student Potential:

http://www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/DistanceEducation/quiz.cfm

Registered Students

Students who are successfully registered for this class and have all requirements met for taking an online course, can access this class through Blackboard when the semester begins. 

Your login for Blackboard is your SURFID# and your password as set up in SURF.