ACCT 4860K 01: Spec Tpcs Comp Acct Quickbooks

ACCT 4860K - Spec Tpcs Comp Acct Quickbooks

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43709,
Credit hours: 4

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Instructor

Yiyang Zhang

Email: yzhang03@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Associate Professor and Lariccia Family Endowed Faculty Fellow

Instructor Professional Qualifications: Ph. D.

instructor Email: yzhang03@ysu.edu

Instructor Office Location: WCBA 3306

Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-1783

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Course Description

4860K. Spec Tpcs Comp Acct Quickbooks. Subject matter, credit hours, and prerequisites will be announced in advance of each topic. Prereq.: Permission of department chairperson. 2.5 overall GPA. 1-4 s.h.

This course provides students with hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online to perform computerized accounting tasks throughout the complete accounting cycle. Students learn how to create and manage company files, record business transactions, maintain customer and vendor accounts, process sales and purchases, manage inventory, reconcile bank accounts, process payroll, prepare adjusting entries, and generate financial statements. Through practical exercises and real-world business scenarios, students develop the technical skills needed to utilize cloud-based accounting software effectively for small and medium-sized businesses.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Required	Computerized Accounting Using Quickbooks Pro 2020 - Access	Arens, alvin a.	9780912503806

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

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Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	• Jackson Supply Company Setup	• Introduction to Business Cycle • Introduction to QuickBooks Online	Quiz 1 is due by the end of Sunday (8/30
8/31	• Chapter 5 Jackson Supply Company Maintenance Walk Through		Quiz 2 is due by the end of Sunday (9/6) Chapter 5 HW is due by the end of Sunday (9/6)
9/7	• Chapter 6 Jackson Supply Expenditure Cycle Transactions Walk Through	• Introduction to Expenditure Cycle	Quiz 3 is due by the end of Sunday (9/13) Chapter 6 HW is due by the end of Sunday (9/13)
9/14	Chapter 7 • Jackson Supply Revenue Cycle Transactions Walk Through	Introduction to Revenue Cycle	Quiz 4 is due by the end of Sunday (9/20) Chapter 7 HW is due by the end of Sunday (9/20)
9/21	Chapter 8 • Jackson Supply Financial Reporting Cycle Transactions Walk Through	Introduction Financial Reporting	Quiz 5 is due by the end of Sunday (9/27 Chapter 8 HW is due by the end of Sunday (9/27)
9/28	• Waren Sport Company Setup	• Introduction to Waren Sport Company project Introduction to Payroll Cycle
10/5			Waren Sport Company project due is due by the end of Friday (10/9)

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.