Faculty Syllabus

Prerequisites: Before enrolling in ACNT 1311, you must have completed ACNT 1303 formally ACNT 1404. Basic computer skills utilizing internet, word processing, and spreadsheet (Excel) software are recommended for all accounting courses. If you have any questions, consult with an accounting advisor.

Technology Requirements/Skills:

Minimum Technology Requirements:

• Internet Access
• Reliable computer
• Webcam and Microphone (only needed if taking pretests for CBE)
• Microsoft Excel

Note:  This book is compatible with PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.

Approved by Intuit, QuickBooks Online: Comprehensive meets all the objectives of the QuickBooks Certified User exam. It provides essential coverage of the app for employees, company owners, accountants, and others who wish to effectively use the software for their small-business accounting needs. In Chapters 1–6 (Basics), students are introduced to QuickBooks Online and the basic file-management tasks necessary for mastering the essentials. Among others, introductory topics covered include deciding which QuickBooks Online level is best for your business, customizing the company settings, setting up customers and sub-customers, recording bank deposits, setting up bank feeds, and reconciling bank and credit card accounts. Chapters 7–13 cover more advanced topics, such as creating purchase orders, setting up sales tax, preparing journal entries, transferring funds between accounts, setting up user permissions, creating reports using class and location tracking, adjusting inventory quantities, and setting up payroll.

Required Textbook/Materials: See Link in Blackboard Course

QuickBooks Online: Comprehensive or Basics, Academic Year 2025-2026, eBook & eLab (instant access)

ISBN-13: 978-1-64061-551-9

Author: Patricia Hartley

Publisher:  Labyrinth Learning

Chapter 1

Getting Started with QuickBooks Online

Chapter 2

Setting Up a New Company File

Chapter 3

Working with Customers

Chapter 4

Working with Vendors

Chapter 5

Banking and Credit Card Transactions

Chapter 7

Managing Inventory

Chapter 8

Working with Balance Sheet Accounts and Budgets

Chapter 9

Customizing, Fine-Tuning, and Extending Capabilities

Chapter 10

Staying on Track: The Accounting Cycle, Classes, and Locations

Chapter 11

Completing the Accounting Cycle, Closing the Books, and Reviewing Changes

Chapter 12

 Using Payroll in QuickBooks Online

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Chapters 1–6 (Basics and Comprehensive)

• Decide which QuickBooks Online level is best for your business
• Edit the Chart of Accounts
• Set up customers and sub-customers
• Create sales receipts and invoices
• Receive payments from customers
• Create sales reports
• Make payments to vendors
• Create vendor reports
• Set up bank feeds/transactions
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Create financial statement reports

Chapters 7–13 (Comprehensive)

• Set up and receive products
• Create purchase orders
• Apply vendor credits
• Prepare journal entries
• Write off uncollectible receivables (bad debts)
• Set up budgets and view budget reports
• Save and send customized reports
• Create financial statements and reports
• Close the books in QuickBooks Online
• Set up payroll taxes
• Much more!