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Accounting for Business

A practical approach to the study of accounting. Basic accounting practices and procedures are explained with particular emphasis on the transactional effect on the income statement and balance sheet. Other areas covered include adjusting and closing entries; accounting for cash, including bank reconciliations and payroll accounting.

Payroll Accounting

In this course, learners focus on preparing the payroll for a business. Students examine current payroll tax laws and regulations to calculate gross and net pay of employees, determine the employer's liability for payroll taxes, and prepare related journal entries. Students complete a Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax form. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to use computerized accounting software to enter and prepare a company's payroll and related reports.

Accounting Spreadsheet Applications

In this course, learners develop and edit business-related worksheets and charts. They link worksheets and workbooks to each other to create linking of data between them. Learners examine advanced topics such as data tables, GoalSeek, Scenarios, and Solver, and they perform "what if" calculations on data. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to apply financial functions and macros to worksheet data and to create reports. They will also be prepared to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert certification

Computers for Professionals

This course introduces students to the use of a PC through hands-on practice. Students explore the fundamentals of using digital technologies to connect, learn, and engage. Students will use the version of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) in use at Gateway Technical College. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to use MS Office applications.

QuickBooks Online

In this course, learners investigate Intuit's cloud-based software. They set up a business and record customer, vendor, inventory, banking, credit card, general ledger, and payroll transactions. Learners generate financial statements and other financial accounting related reports. Upon completion of the course, learners are able to pursue the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User exam.