Description
This course is developed by our instructors to provide on-line content using a Blackboard portal. The rich set of materials, communication tools and other resources are used to present the traditional courses. You will use this site to access Lessons, PowerPoint presentation, quizzes, study guides, tests and self-checks resources for your success of learning the accounting concepts in these courses. You select which course to complete in the semester. Note: If you are completing the “Full-Charge Bookkeeper” major, you will complete all courses. Components for this online accounting instruction require a computer, internet connection, and printer. You will be given your access code on Blackboard when you enroll. Students are required to complete a one-hour orientation with instructor.
With Accounting Online Courses you will learn that in commercial enterprises, accounting is involved in recording business transactions and then reporting the results in the form of financial statements. To make the financial statements more understandable, there are some common rules known as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In the USA the lead organization for researching and issuing the accounting rules is the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Accountants also strive for the financial reporting to be relevant and reliable. You will learn the accounting system is known as double-entry, because every transaction will involve at least two accounts in a company's general ledger. The accounting system requires that at least one account be debited (amount entered on the left side) and one account be credited (amount entered on the right side). The output of the accounting system includes three main financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
Courses in this Accounting Services are:
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Principles of Accounting
Development of accounting principles, define assets, liabilities and owners equity. Explain and analyze business transactions, develop chart accounts, interpret financial statements and describe importance of accounting as a career opportunity. Use the sales journal to record sales credit and accounts receivable, use the three column purchases journal, apply the major federal laws to compute payroll taxes, adjust the merchandise inventory and prepare and record adjusting and closing entries.
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Bank Reconciliation
This course focuses on Bank Reconciliation which the primary purpose is to teach how to maintain a checking account. Bank Reconciliation supplies information on how accurate records are needed when maintaining a checking account. A report called a "Bank Reconciliation Statement" summarizes the reasons for the difference between the checking account and the bank's account. This course begins with a brief review of checking accounts and how they work. This review includes samples of the most commonly used banking forms. In recent years, the banking world has faced a number of changes, especially the change to computerized way of transferring funds.
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Financial Accounting
This Financial Accounting course provides an introduction to financial accounting concepts. The accounting cycles of service organizations and merchandisers are studied with emphasis on the recording of business transactions, and the preparation of financial statements for such organizations. Emphasis is also placed on the accounting principles relating to the measurement, valuation, and reporting of assets, liabilities, and equity, and related internal control considerations.
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Home Team Advantage
This course provides an opportunity to provide the student with a realistic experience in keeping accounting records for a small business. The student will work as an accountant for Home Team Advantage, a retailer of sports memorabilia. Home Team Advantage is a sole proprietorship owned by Dan Morris. Students will record transactions using common business documents, such as checks and invoices, as sources of information. Students will record transactions related to merchandise sales. Adjusting entries will be made to adjust inventories. Students will maintain records and files. Reconcile the monthly bank statement and complete the end-of-fiscal-period work and prepare financial statements.
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Income Tax Accounting
This course provides an introduction to the laws and procedures needed to prepare federal income taxation returns for individuals.
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Managerial Accounting
This Managerial Accounting course is designed for learning the managerial accounting principles. Managerial accounting is the branch of accounting that provides financial information about business segments, activities, or products.
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Payroll Accounting
Develop an understanding of the personnel and payroll records that provide the information required under the numerous laws affecting the operations of a payroll system.
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Peachtree Accounting
This course will allow the student to know the basic, intermediate and advanced features of Peachtree Accounting Complete 2009. The students will be introduced to the basic procedures that will be used with the software for service businesses, how to maintain accounting records and close the fiscal year. Vendors and purchases, customers and sales, inventory and services, employees, payroll and account reconciliation are covered in the course.
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QuickBooks Pro
This course provides an Introduction to QuickBooks Pro 2009. This course covers small business accounting using QuickBooks software. Topics include creating a chart of accounts, recording customer and vendor transactions, processing payroll, and printing reports. This course covers managing revenue and expenses, inventory and setting up a business. Correct procedures for recording these types of accounting transactions using QuickBooks Pro 2009 is provided.
Who Can Attend?
Adults.
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Length & Time
One semester in length. Continuous enrollment is required to complete “Full-Charge Bookkeeper.” There is limited enrollment each semester. Instructor will give assignments for each course.
For more information you can contact jhaile-egbert@francistuttle.edu or call 405-717-4252.
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Course Materials
Students must purchase textbooks for each course. For QuickBooks Pro and Peachtree Accounting the proper versions of the software are required. See instructor for detailed information.
Adults must purchase each textbook and software designated for the program. These books may be purchased in the bookstore on campus or Amazon.com. If a student lives in close proximity to the school, certain textbooks may be checked out from the instructor. All workbooks must be purchased.
For more information you can contact jhaile-egbert@francistuttle.edu or call 405-717-4252.
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Tuition & College Information
Adult students pay per semester. Adults must purchase own textbook and software designated for the program. These books may be purchased in the bookstore on campus.
Tuition Refund
- Full refunds must be requested 3 business days prior to the course start date.
- Refunds requested less than 3 business days before course start will be subject to a $10 processing fee.
- Any refund must be requested prior to the beginning of the second week of the course. No refunds issued after the second week has started.
- When paying by check, please allow ten (10) banking days for refund processing.
- When paying by cash, VISA or MasterCard, your refund will take approximately five (5) business days.
- Full refund available for classes cancelled by Francis Tuttle.
- Textbook refunds not available. (if applicable)
For more information regarding tuition payment options, please call our Career Planning Center at 1.877.717.0296 or 405.717.4900, or contact us via e-mail at contact@francistuttle.edu.
College Credit Information
Basic Accounting, Computerized Accounting and Payroll Accounting.
Information Guide
For comprehensive information, download an information guide.
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