Download Introduction to Peachtree Accounting

Chabot College
Fall 2004
Removed Fall 2010
Course Outline for Business 5
INTRODUCTION TO PEACHTREE ACCOUNTING
Catalog Description:
5 - Introduction to Peachtree Accounting
1 unit
Introduction to the use of Peachtree accounting to process the accounting cycle using the general
journal and the general ledger for a service organization. Recording transactions, posting, making
adjustments, and preparing financial statements. Using Peachtree modules for a merchandising
organization. Specific modules include accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and
payroll. Strongly recommended: Business 7 or equivalent. (Combined credit for Computer
Application Systems 60, Business 5, and/or Business 7 may not exceed 12 units.) 1 hour lecture, 1
hour laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 17.5, laboratory 17.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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use personal computers in accounting;
properly operate the PC and its related hardware;
use Peachtree for processing data;
discuss the relationship between accurate data, files, and use of same;
analyze the relationship between Peachtree modules.
Course Content:
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How to properly use the PC
How to use Peachtree software
Entering data and summarizing transactions
Printing out selected information
Using special modules for detailed information
Using Peachtree to analyze data
Peachtree modules and their relationship
Methods of Presentation:
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Hands-on explanation and use of the PC
Lecture and demonstration
Hands-on opportunities using computers and software
Review of student assignments
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments:
a. Assigned Problems
1) using the information provided, complete the following General Ledger tasks:
a) Enter a new account in the Chart of Accounts.
b) Delete an account in the Chart of Accounts.
c) Edit an account in the Chart of Accounts.
d) Make journal entries.
e) Display and print General Ledger Trial Balance.
b. Lab assignments
1) using the information provided, complete the following Accounts Payable Tasks:
a) Maintain Vendors: Set up a new vendor
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b) Purchase Orders: Order items from the vendor.
c) Purchase Invoices: Receive inventory or services from one of the vendors. Apply a
purchase order to a purchase invoice.
d) Payments: Pay a Vendor or record a cash purchase.
e) Print Checks: Print a check for payment to a vendor or for expenses.
c. Projects
1) This project is an application of different features of Peachtree demonstrated and learned
in chapters 1-8. With the information given, you will complete one-month accounting
cycle for a service business by performing following tasks:
a) Set up a new company by using the New Company Setup Wizard.
b) Update (Add, Edit, Delete) Chart of Accounts.
c) Make Journal Entries.
d) Account Reconciliation
e) Make adjusting Entries
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Quizzes
b. Examinations
c. Final examination
d. Project assignment
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Computer Accounting with Peachtree 2003, Carol Yacht, Irwin-McGraw Hill, 2003
Special Student Materials:
Portable storage device
mc 1126/01
COBUS5
Revised 11/25/03 DK
Revision 1/12/04