CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING ( M-CCA )

Course Title: Computerized Accounting Course

Course Duration: 3 Months (part-time)

Course Objectives:

• To provide an overview of basic accounting principles and concepts
• To introduce students to the accounting cycle and accounting terminology
• To teach students how to create and manage accounting records using computerized accounting software
• To enable students to prepare financial statements and bank reconciliation statements
• To teach students about the payroll system and how to process employee payments using computerized accounting software

Course Overview:

• Introduction to Accounting Principles and Terminologies
• Accounting Cycle
• Introduction to Computerized Accounting
• Computerized Accounting Software
• Creating a Corporation in Computerized Accounting Software
• Recording Transactions
• Ledgers and Journal Entries
• Income Statement and Balance Sheet Preparation
• Bank Reconciliation Statement
• Payroll System and Processing Employee Payments

Course Teaching Methodology: The course will be taught through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, and case studies. Students will have access to computer labs to practice using accounting software.

Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment: Computerized accounting skills are essential for anyone looking to work in finance or accounting-related fields. Learning how to use accounting software can improve a student's employability and make them more attractive to potential employers. Additionally, knowledge of computerized accounting can be useful for those looking to start their own businesses.

Course Contents:

1. Basics of Accounting and Accounting Equation

• Introduction to Accounting Principles and Terminologies
• Types of Accounting
• Concept of Debit & Credit

1. Accounting Cycle

• Transactions
• Ledger
• Income Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Capital & Revenue expenditure

1. Bank Reconciliation Statement

• Introduction of bank
• Basic functions of commercial bank
• Common transactions with bank
• Reasons for difference between cash book and bank statement

1. Payroll system

• Types of Employees
• Entries for salaries and wages
• Regular pay
• Bonus pay and Overtime pay

1. Computerized Accounting

• Scope of Computerized Accounting
• Computerized Accounting Software
• Creating a Corporation in Computerized Accounting Software

Note: The course contents can be modified based on the requirements of the learner or location.

Assessment: Students will be assessed through assignments, quizzes, and a final exam. The final exam will test their knowledge of the course content and their ability to use accounting software to create and manage accounting records.