George Mason University OCPE Programs

The QuickBooks training portion is designed specifically to allow you to get the most out of your QuickBooks software. Keep track of your payables and receivables. Plan your budget and improve your accounting today.

This course presents a simplified step-by-step approach to learning bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Students will be posed with questions and problems, as well as analytical situations designed to explain not only the "how" but also the "why" of bookkeeping practices. These situations relate book learning to the business world. This Bookkeeping program will result in a better understanding of legal obligations and a greater awareness of the private enterprise system.

A separate QuickBooks module is included with this program.

FEATURES

Gatlin's online bookkeeping - accounting training course for aspiring bookkeepers introduces the concepts of bookkeeping - accounting using the theory of double entry bookkeeping. This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices in planning a more profitable future or seeking a new career. Textbook and thorough tutorial for Quick Books are included.

TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS

A Personal/Service Type Business
1. Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity
2. Business Transactions and Changes in the Fundamental Bookkeeping Equation
3. The Balance Sheet
4. The Ledger
5. Owner's Equity Accounts
6. Two-Column General Journal
7. Posting the General Journal
8. Trial Balance and Worksheet
9. Financing Statements
10. Closing the Ledger
11. Cash Systems, Checking Accounts
12. The Petty Cash Fund
A Merchandizing Business
1. Purchase of Merchandise
2. Cash Disbursements Journal
3. Sales of Merchandise
4. Cash Receipts Journal
5. General Journal - Four Column Format
6. Eight-Column Worksheet
7. Financial Statements
8. Adjusting and Closing the General Ledger
9. Using a Combination Journal
QuickBooks
1. The First Time in QuickBooks
2. Setting Up Accounting
3. Entering Historical Data
4. Managing Accounts and Lists
5. Invoices and Sales Tax
6. Paying Bills
7. Managing Assets and Reports
8. Paying Employees
9. Managing Taxes
10. Online Banking and Budgets

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

A 70% or better must be achieved in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this course is to:

Familiarize students with the basic bookkeeping fundamentals for managing both a personal/service-type business and a merchandising business. Introduce students to a popular bookkeeping software, QuickBooks, used by many small businesses
Introduce students to double-entry bookkeeping, the foundation for further accounting study.
Reinforce student's learning through online tests, excel spreadsheet submissions, and hands-on experience with QuickBooks.

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

Understand the basic bookkeeping equations and all supporting journals, ledgers, and worksheets. Set up QuickBooks, enter data accurately, and manage the bookkeeping function for a small business.
Explain and utilize double-entry accounting by understanding the impacts of debits and credits for all account types.

PDF BROCHURE

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Prerequisites:
This program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. Bookkeeping experience is not required.

PC REQUIREMENTS

The bookkeeping portion of this course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac. The Quickbooks tutorial is not Mac compatible and must be accessed on a PC or IBM compatible computer. Students need to have access to Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the assignments. Students do not need Quickbooks software. GES provides an online tutorial that simulates Quickbooks so students can learn to use the program from any Internet-capable computer.

This program is compatible with the Microsoft Vista Operating System.

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INSTRUCTORS

Ronald Brown brings over 15 years of experience in the business accounting field. His previous opportunities include Assistant Account Manager for a multi-million dollar hotel chain where he managed the night auditors and revenue of sales. He has also served as Maintenance Account Specialist for Southland Corporation where his primary responsibility was overseeing 600 store maintenance contracts. Currently, Ronald is a staff accountant for Condumex Inc and Porcelanite Tile Company. He manages all asset accounts dealing with 16 banks and four investment accounts for both companies combined. He oversees the Germany, China, and Laredo, TX daily cash flow for operations as well as the monthly accounting closing procedure for AP, AR, and inventory for both companies.

Ronald Brown graduated from Panola Junior College with an associate of science degree in business administration, majoring in accounting. He also earned a bachelor of business administration degree in management from Northwood University.

EVALUATION RATING

Rated Four and a Half Stars (out of 5) by Gatlin students!

FAQ

1. How do I register for a Gatlin online course?

Gatlin does not offer courses directly to the public. It offers courses through George Mason University and other colleges and universities. Please contact our office at 703-993-2113 or click here for more information or to register for a course.

2. How much do Gatlin online courses cost?

To view the prices for all Gatlin courses that are offered by George Mason University, please click here.

3. Why do I have to take Gatlin courses through a participating school?

That is the only way Gatlin Education Services offers its courses. They do not deal directly with the public.

4. Do I have to travel to register for or to attend a Gatlin online course?

All Gatlin courses are delivered entirely online, so you do not have to go to a class or travel to a school. Please contact our office at 703-993-2113 or click here for more information or to register for a course.

5. How long does it take to complete a Gatlin course?

All of our Gatlin courses are asynchronous. You can start and finish the course at your own pace. Most courses are designed to be completed within 180 days. You may request an extension if you think you will need more time to complete a course. Please contact us at 703-993-2113 or click here if you have any questions or if you would like to register for a course.

6. Do I have to buy additional materials?

Please refer to the green Included Materials box located on the upper right hand side of this page. If materials are included in this course, they will be shipped by Gatlin to you via UPS ground service after you have registered for a course.

7. Can I get financial aid for Gatlin courses?

George Mason University offers financial assistance through the Sallie Mae Training Loan Program for qualifying students. Call 703-993-2113 for more information. GES also provides a loan opportunity for students (www.collegeloanapplication.com).

8. What happens when I complete the course?

If you obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater in a course, we will award you a George Mason University certificate of completion.

9. Who will be my instructor?

Each student is paired up with a George Mason University, OCPE, Gatlin facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (by e-mail or by telephone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

10. What are the system requirements in order to take an online course?

Please see the "PC requirements" section listed for individual courses.

11. When can I start the course?

You can register for a course at any time.

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