Adult and Continuing Education - LaGuardia Community College

Accounting & Bookkeeping
This program consists of 60 hours of instruction: Computerized Bookkeeping for Windows, Part I (36 hours), Part 2 (12 hours) and Part 3 (12 hours). Get training in the basic concepts of
accounting principles (utilized by service and merchandising companies) and business applications (for bank reconciliations and spreadsheet analysis.) Become prepared for entry-level
employment opportunities in such areas as general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
Computerized Bookkeeping
for Windows, Part 1
Familiarize yourself with the fundamental principles of
accounting using Peachtree for Windows. Emphasis will
be placed on the computerized recording of business
transactions in the General Journal, posting to General
Ledgers and preparing financial statements. You will
complete the accounting cycle, adjustments and closing
entries. At the completion of this course, you will be able
to look for a position as an Accounting Clerk,
Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or
Accounts Receivable Clerk.
Tues & Thurs Jan 20 - Mar 3 (12 sessions/36 hours)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $435 A05OSK006A
Sat Jan 24 - Mar 28 (9 sessions/36 hours)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm $435 A05OSK006B
Computerized Bookkeeping
for Windows, Part 2
Practice recording business transactions for a
merchandising company using Peachtree for Windows
software. Receive hands-on experience in setting up an
inventory system, making the necessary adjustments,
computing the depreciation formula and determining the
book value of a company's assets. Under the instructor's
supervision, you will generate financial reports that meet
professional accounting standards. Prerequisite: successful
completion of Computerized Bookkeeping for Windows,
Part 1.
Tues & Thurs Mar 10 - Mar 19 (4 sessions/12 hours)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $175 A05OSK007A
Computerized Bookkeeping
for Windows, Part 3
Fine-tune your analytical accounting skills in situations
that simulate business transactions for service and/or
merchandizing companies. Emphasis will be placed on
banking reconciliations, electronic bill payments,
potential cash shortages and account receivables aging.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Computerized
Bookkeeping for Windows, Parts 1 and 2.
Tues & Thurs Jan 6 - Jan 15 (4 sessions/12 hours)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $175 A05OSK008A
Tues & Thurs Mar 24 - Apr 2 (4 sessions/12 hours)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $175 A05OSK008B
Accounting & Bookkeeping/QuickBooks
Certificate Program in QuickBooks
LaGuardia offers a 42-hour certificate program in QuickBooks. If you have no background in bookkeeping or accounting, you will need to take Bookkeeping Basics, which is not part of
the certificate program.
Bookkeeping Basics
This 4-hour workshop will review balance sheet and
income statement fundamentals and will help prepare
you for Introduction to QuickBooks. You will learn how to
use the chart of accounts, how debits and credits work,
and how to avoid common bookkeeping and accounting
mistakes. Emphasis will be on producing accurate and
timely accounting documents that will help you manage
and control the business.
Sat Jan 17 (1 session/4 hours)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm $55 A15OSK001A
Introduction to QuickBooks
QuickBooks Pro has been rated the number one
bookkeeping software application for small businesses.
Gain control over business finances quickly while saving
time and money by taking this 2-day, 12-hour workshop
QuickBooks Pro is currently used by lawyers, architects,
small businesses and non-profit organizations, and is
highly recommended by accountants to their clients.
Requirements: familiarity with Windows. Class size is
limited and enrollments will be on a first-come, first
served basis.
Sat Jan 24 - Jan 31 (2 sessions/12 hours)
9:00 am - 3:30 pm $175 A15OSK002A
Advanced QuickBooks
Unleash the full power of QuickBooks and gain a greater
understanding of the nature of accounting at the same
time. You'll work on bank reconciliations, sales taxes,
depreciation, sales returns, 1099 Forms, inventory
adjustments and jobs costing. Prerequisite: QuickBooks
Pro, LaGuardia Certificate in Computerized Bookkeeping
or equivalent experience.
Sat Feb 7 - Apr 25 (10 sessions/30 hours)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm $409 A05OSK103
Phone: (718)482-7244 • E-Mail: acereg@lagcc.cuny.edu • Fax: (718)609-2074
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