ACC 251 - Midrange Accounting Applications

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ACC 0 or approval of the instructor or Business Education Department Chairperson. Recommended Preparation: ACC 202; concurrent registration in ACC 23(any alpha). Comment: Students are expected to provide their own USB compatible high density electronic storage media of minimum size specified by instructor. ACC 251(Alpha) is repeatable for a maximum of six credits. A student may not repeat the same topic course for additional credit. ACC 251(Alpha) covers the operation of a midrange accounting software system. The topics presented may vary from semester to semester, in order to maintain currency with rapidly changing accounting software systems technologies in Hawai'i's accounting field. Primary topics include hands-on practical skills in the operation of the software systems covered. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the skills learned in previous accounting classes to the course work. Coverage of specific modules (or system components) may vary, depending on which manufacturer's midrange solution is currently in use. Concepts will be discussed, demonstrated, exercised, and applied in case studies to provide an understanding of accounting software systems technologies and control systems and to assist students in making informed decisions about proper manual supporting systems and related technologiesUpon successful completion of ACC 251(Alpha), for the modules/components chosen, the student should be able to: Describe the purpose of the modules/components in an accounting software system. Use standard terminology and vocabulary related to the modules/components. Use the hardware and software components required for transaction generation, accumulation and summarization. Explain how hardware and software components are related. Install, configure and manage the system's components. Evaluate the implementation of the technology for efficiency and effectiveness. Describe the relationship of the modules/components to other system components. Describe its impact on current business practices, operating procedures and customer interface.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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