Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion of Computerized Accounting Applications, the student will be able to:

ý Demonstrate an understanding of accounting theory.

ý Apply accounting procedures using microcomputer software.

ý Communicate effectively using standard accounting terminology.

ý Demonstrate an understanding of accounting reports and records.

Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts described in the required competencies by any combination of the following:

ý Attendance and participation in class activities

ý Portfolio of completed and corrected homework problems

ý Presentations

ý Individual or group projects

ý Completion of assessment or certification-style examinations

ý Other assessments such as quizzes, written exams, etc.

Themes, Concepts, Issues:

ý Planning

ý Responsibility and accountability

ý Critical Thinking

ý Effective Written and Oral Communications Competencies and Skills:

ý Demonstrate basic skills in entering accounting information into a computerized accounting system.

ý Demonstrate an understanding of the need for quality of data entry in accounting.

ý Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and business records and reports.

ý Demonstrate knowledge of a basic accounting vocabulary.

ý Demonstrate basic knowledge of computers and computerized accounting software.

ý Demonstrate an ability to write a business memo using correct formatting, grammar, and spelling.