Computer Applications for Accounting Sage 50® - Curriculum

Program Goal and Outcomes

Program Goal

To teach students how to use the accounting software, Sage 50, and how to execute accounting tasks using Sage 50® software.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Explain how to install, register, and update the Sage 50® accounting software
Print reports and back up data files using Sage 50®
Record, post, and complete the accounting cycle for a service and merchandising enterprise using an automated accounting system
Analyze the business flow of transactions in automated accounting systems, including customer lists, vendor files, inventory records, and employee files
Demonstrate knowledge of the voucher system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll systems, and departmentalized accounting
Analyze and solve management accounting problems relating to operations and business profitability and financial reporting

Starting Your Program

Succeed by learning how to use your Penn Foster program.

Objectives:

Understand how to use your Student Portal.
Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers.
Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.

Computer Applications in Accounting

This course builds on concepts learned in Financial and Managerial Accounting and covers Sage 50® Accounting. Combines real-world accounting systems and examples with computer-based solutions. The course is a blend of problem solving, reading, case projects, and computer applications to problems encountered in today’s accounting environment.

Objectives:

Explain how to install, register, and update the Sage 50® accounting software
Print reports and back up data files using Sage 50®
Record, post, and complete the accounting cycle for a service and merchandising enterprise using an automated accounting system
Analyze the business flow of transactions in automated accounting systems, including customer lists, vendor files, inventory records, and employee files
Demonstrate knowledge of the voucher system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll systems, and departmentalized accounting
Analyze and solve management accounting problems relating to operations and business profitability and financial reporting

Additional Course Materials

Textbook: Computer Accounting with Sage 50®

Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. Click here for contact information for state licensing/regulatory boards and certain industry licensing information.

Please review your state board requirements that are applicable to your field of study. State boards may impose a variety of different requirements.

Computer Specifications

As you know this is an online academic program. This means you will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 7® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running OS X® or later, and an email account to participate in and complete your program.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
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Computer Applications in Accounting Program Details

Program Goal and Outcomes

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Sample Computer Application in Accounting Lesson