ACCT 101: Introduction to Accounting [RE]

Students will learn how to integrate accounting principles into a small business environment in order to record and process financial data. Students will also develop financial data for business and managerial decision-making, financial performance presentation, and business planning and tax planning. Students will also gain experience using Excel and QuickBooks as information tools to track and develop business information. Offered in winter quarter. It is recommended that students complete either CS 101 or CA 120, CA 140, CA 150, and CA 170 prior to enrollment. Course Outcomes: 1. Implement basic accounting principles within a small business environment ILO (1, 2, 4, 6) PLO (1, 2, 4, 5) 2. Integrate accounting concepts in a simulated business environment ILO (1, 2, 4, 6) PLO (1, 2, 4, 5) 3. Prepare business reports from financial data ILO (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) PLO (2, 4, 5) 4. Illustrate tax implications related to business activities ILO (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) PLO (1, 2, 4, 5) 5. Synthesize ideas to communicate professionally using business reports ILO (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) PLO (1, 2, 4, 5) 6. Formulate managerial decisions using financial data ILO (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) PLO (1, 2, 4, 5) 7. Perform accounting and reporting functions using accounting technology ILO (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) PLO (1, 2, 4, 5) 8. Implement basic accounting principles within a small business environment 9. Integrate accounting concepts in a simulated business environment