Professional Bookkeeping & Recordkeeping ATC

Upon completion, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate appropriate work relationships and habits, communication skills, and computation skills used in business.

2. Analyze and record financial transactions in a manual and computerized accounting system utilizing generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

3. Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles.

4. Process payroll transactions in accordance with current payroll reporting requirements.

5. Complete accounting cycle tasks using general ledger accounting software.

6. Develop skill and proficiency using the latest version of QuickBooks. Proficiency leads to certification.

7. Utilize current income tax resources to prepare personal income tax returns.

8. Demonstrate professionalism through acceptable attitude, organization and time management skills, and attire.

9. Utilize various types of office machines and technologies.

10. Identify ethical issues associated with accounting and business situations. Apply appropriate principles of ethics and civic responsibility.