Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
ACC
ACCOUNTING
Intro to Accounting
> ACC-111
3
Introduces accounting principles for nonaccounting
majors. Includes analyzing,
classifying and recording business
transactions. Emphasizes understanding the
complete accounting cycle and preparing
financial statements, bank reconciliations and
payroll.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Financial Accounting 4
> ACC-152
Introduces the basic concepts and procedures
of accounting including the accounting cycle,
merchandise accounting, internal control,
long-term and contingent liabilities, corporate
accounting and the collection of data for
external reporting. Includes the preparation
and analysis of financial statements.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Managerial Accounting
> ACC-156
4
Surveys the basic concepts and procedures of
accounting to include managerial,
manufacturing
decision making.
and cost accounting for
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ACC-152
Payroll Accounting 2
> ACC-160
Introduces concepts and procedures used in
determining payroll taxes. Laws and
regulations affecting payroll are presented.
Taxes and current rates are reviewed so the
student will understand withholding from the
employee and the employer’s taxes. Manual
and computerized practical problems are
solved by the student.
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: ACC-152
Financial Analysis 3
> ACC-191
Provides basic techniques for analyzing the
flow of a business’ funds and methods for
selecting and interpreting financial ratios.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ACC-152
Professionalism: Accounting Club
> ACC-200
1
Develops and recognizes leadership and
teamwork through a student-focused
professional organization. Emphasizes
leadership development and professional
networking activities. Students participate in
state and local conferences, perform
community service and seek career skills. This
course may be repeated for credit.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
64
Cost Accounting 4
> ACC-222
Relates the principles and methods of analyzing
accounting data for planning and control,
product costing and decision making.
Emphasis on job orders, process and standard
cost accounting systems, budgeting and costvolume-profit
analysis.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ACC-156, MAT-140
Intermediate Accounting I 4
> ACC-231
Includes a review of accounting procedures
and the reporting process. Provides an in-depth
analysis of the asset and liability sections of the
balance sheet.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ACC-156, MAT-140
Note: MAT-140 may also be taken as a corequisite
Income Tax Accounting 4
> ACC-265
Introduces the federal income tax law, its
purpose and development and its significance
for tax planning. Emphasis is placed on
individual and business tax law with an
introduction to corporations.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ACC-152
Computer Accounting 3
> ACC-311
Enhances student learning by comparing the
manual accounting cycle system with a
professional accounting software. The course is
project-based with an emphasis on accounting
cycles and the management of accounting
data. Students use a commercial accounting
package with payroll and spreadsheet
applications.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: ACC-152, CSC-110
Accounting Spreadsheets 4
> ACC-362
Addresses the use of spreadsheet software as
a problem-solving tool for the accountant. This
tool is used to develop models that can be used
to analyze data, create what-if scenarios, and
automate computations, sort and group data,
and view data graphically. The topics include,
but are not limited to, planning, building,
testing and documenting worksheets. Special
topics include, but are not limited to, functions,
charts, solver, data management, multiple
worksheets, data tables, integration with other
applications and macros.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: ACC-152, CSC-110
Special Topics 1–3
> ACC-949
Offers a learning experience using readings,
case studies, group projects and basic research.
Instruction related to current relevant topics in
the accounting and business environment.
(0/2-6/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: ACC-152
ADM
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Intro to Keyboarding 1
> ADM-105
Provides instruction in alphabetic and numeric
keyboarding and includes exercises designed
to increase speed to 30 words per minute with
five or fewer errors on five-minute timed
writings. Includes instruction in the use of
proofreaders’ marks and how to create a
business letter in block format using Microsoft
Word.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
Document Formatting 2
> ADM-122
Presumes students already know the
alphabetic and numeric keyboard. Instruction
includes exercises designed to increase speed
to 45 words per minute with five or fewer
errors on five-minute timed writings. Includes
instruction in creating standard business
letters, interoffice memos, tables, simple
reports and newsletters using Microsoft Word.
(1/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ADM-105
Business Math and Calculators 3
> ADM-133
Provides for the integration of business math
concepts and formulas. Emphasizes current
business math practices built on the foundation
of mathematical problem solving.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MAT-062
Desktop Publishing 3
> ADM-142
Allows students to create professional-quality
documents, such as one-page bulletins or short
newsletters, using desktop publishing
software. The student will also integrate text,
graphic and image files previously created with
a variety of application software.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: ADM-122 or
BCA-135
Business Communication 3
> ADM-154
Develops skills and knowledge needed for
effective oral and written communication in
business. Students demonstrate these skills
through presentations, written correspondence
and the development of an electronic
employment portfolio. It is recommended that
students take this course in their last semester.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: COM-710 and
ADM-165, or ENG-105 or HCM-326
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