Accounting - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Spring classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Spring CRN numbers begin with 4, (e.g., CRN 42081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not  put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as noncredit or credit classes. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Jay Cohen, accounting chair, at 847-635-1778 or jcohen@oakton.edu.

ATTENTION CPAS: Some courses under the Accounting, Business and Computer headings may qualify for CPE credit. Call 847-635-1808 for information regarding CPE credit.

Accounting Fundamentals

Peachtree Accounting

Accounting with QuickBooks

Accounting Fundamentals

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS I                         Fee: $114
(ONLINE)                                           In-district seniors: $75
Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, analyze and record financial transactions, preparation of financial reports, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and common banking activities will be discussed. Requirements: Access to a calculator and a printer; Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
ACC A08-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40195
ACC A08-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 40196
ACC A08-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40197
ACC A08-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40198


MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR ACCOUNTANTS*    Fee: $101
Gain hands-on experience in accounting applications of Microsoft Excel. Includes creating data boxes in financial accounting, using multiple sheets with Excel formulas, preparing professional quality financial reports, creating graphs to interpret business results, and using Excel functions to evaluate accounting data. Completion of a Financial Accounting course or basic accounting knowledge is recommended. The textbook is available in the Oakton’s bookstore.
ACC A03-C01, OC/SK, 8 Tue., 1/17, 8-9:50 pm - CRN 40687
ACC A03-C02, OC/DP, 8 Thu., 1/19, 6-7:50 pm - CRN 40689
ACC A03-C03, OC/DP, 8 Tue., 3/20, 8-9:50 pm - CRN 40691
ACC A03-C04, OC/DP, 5 Sat., 3/24, 9 am-12 pm -  CRN 40694

PAYROLL TAX ACCOUNTING*    Fee: $91
Covers practical applications of payroll tax laws and requirements; includes understanding and preparation of payroll records FICA, unemployment taxes, payroll registers, tax forms, and deposit coupons.
ACC A04-C01, OC/DP, 4 Sat., 4/7, 9 am-12:40 pm - CRN 40696

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Peachtree Accounting

ACCOUNTING WITH PEACHTREE I*    Fee: $141
Learn to record accounting transactions for the sales, purchases, payroll, inventory, and general ledger using Peachtree Complete 2003. Home study materials, textbook, and software can be purchased at the bookstore for approximately $155. Students will be required to attend a course orientation on the Des Plaines campus. Date and time to be announced. For more information, contact Jack Neymark at 847-998-4688. Registration deadline 1/23/12.
ACC A12-C01, Online, 1/30-3/11 - CRN 40703

ACCOUNTING WITH PEACHTREE II*    Fee: $141
For those experienced in the areas of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll performed on the software used in this class; Introduces students to applications that include inventory, budgets, account reconciliation, time tracking, customizing reports, importing and exporting files. Required textbook is available in the bookstore. This course is eligible for CPE credit.
ACC A16-C01, Online, 3/19-4/29 - CRN 40727

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Accounting with QuickBooks

INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS        Fee: $114
(ONLINE)                             In-district seniors: $75
Designed for small-to medium-sized business owners. Learn how to set up a chart of accounts; reconcile checking accounts; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track payables, inventory, and receivables; develop estimates; and generate reports. Requirements: QuickBooks (or QuickBooks Pro) 2009, 2010 or 2011; Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
ACC A02-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40191
ACC A02-301, 2/15-4/6 -  CRN 40192
ACC A02-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40193
ACC A02-303, 4/18-6/8  - CRN 40194
 
QUICKBOOKS CONSULTING*          Fee: $273
Course prepares students for QuickBooks ProAdvisor Exam. Previous experience with QuickBooks is not required. Recommended: Financial Accounting course and basic computer skills.
ACC A15-C01, OC/DP, 15 Mon., 1/23, 6:30-9:40 pm - CRN 40708

ACCOUNTING WITH QUICKBOOKS I*         Fee: $101
Introduces QuickBooks software. Includes setting up companies, entering payables, writing checks, entering sales, processing discounts, tracking sales tax, collecting receivables, preparing journal entries, generating internal reports, and creating financial statements.
ACC A02-C01, OC/SK, 8 Tue., 1/17, 6-7:50 pm - CRN 40682
ACC A02-C02, OC/DP, 8 Thu., 1/19, 8-9:50 pm - CRN 40683
ACC A02-C03, OC/DP, 5 Sat., 2/4, 9 am-12 pm - CRN 40684
ACC A02-C04, OC/DP, 8 Tue., 3/20, 6-7:50 pm  - CRN 40685
ACC A02-C05, OC/SK, 5 Fri., 3/23, 9 am-12 pm - CRN 40686

ACCOUNTING WITH QUICKBOOKS II*    Fee: $101
Provides intermediate applications of QuickBooks software; includes inventory, budgets, account reconciliation, time tracking, customizing reports, and importing/exporting files. Assume previous experience with payables; receivables and financial statements. Recommended: Introduction to Quickbooks (ACC A02) or previous experience with QuickBooks.
ACC A06-C01, OC/DP, 5 Thu., 4/12, 6-9 pm - CRN 40699

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