College of Business and Economics

Department of Accounting and Finance

Course Number AcFn 3182

Course Title Accounting Software Application
ETCTS Credits 3
Contact Hours 2 and additional lab hours
Course Objectives & The objective of this course is to provide an appropriate level of knowledge to students with an emphasis on
Competences to be the technical and practical applications of the basic accounting principles using computerized accounting
Acquired system (mainly Peachtree Accounting). The course will focus on the following main objectives:
1. Understanding Peachtree software, installing the software, and use the software.
2. Learn how to perform basic tasks in Peachtree.
3. Be able to record transactions involving the General Ledger.
4. Be able to securing the company’s accounting system, generating and analyzing financial statements.
Course Description: This course introduces computerized accounting system using Peachtree accounting. In this course, students will learn
how to install the software, setting up company, journalizing transactions, produce financial statements and analyses the business
performance using Peachtree Software. Thus, the course totally delivered through computer practice. Activities for each step will be
provided during the instruction and in the materials.
WEEKS Course Contents Reading
Chapter One: Installing Peachtree Software
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Installing Peachtree Software
Chapter Two: Basic Peachtree Overview
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Starting The Program
2.3. Create a New Company
2.4. System Basics
2.5. Working in Peachtree
2.6. Open a Company
2.7. Close Peachtree
Chapter Three: File Setup
3.1. Overview
3.2. Setting Up Chart of Accounts
3.3. Setting Up Customers
3.4. Setting Up Vendors
3.5. Setting Up Inventory
3.6. Setting Up Payroll
Chapter Four: Transactions
4.1. Sales and Accounts Receivable (Customers Transactions)
4.2. Purchases and Accounts Payable (Venders Transactions)
4.3. Cash Receipts
4.4. Cash Disbursements
4.5. General Journal
4.6. Payroll Processing
Chapter Five: Other Tasks
5.1. User Security
5.2. Maintain Global Options
5.3. Back Up Data, Restoring Data and Year-End Wizard
Chapter Six: Reports
6.1. Financial Statements and Other Reports
6.2. Business Analysis
Teaching & Learning The teaching and learning methodology include lecturing, guiding, discussions, and analysis. Cases with
Methods/strategy local relevance will also be given for each chapter for group of students to present in a class room. The full
and active participation of students is highly encouraged.

Assessment/Evaluation The evaluation scheme will be as follows:

Test Test Test Assignment 1 Final Total
1 2 3
10% 15% 15% 10% 50% 100%
Text and reference books  Jane E. Kelly,Sage 50 Accounts For Dummies, 3rd Edition, 2015
 Peachtree Quantum Accounting Help Topics
 User’s Guide Peachtree® by Sage 2010
 College of Business and Economics
Department of Accounting and Finance

Course Number AcFn 3182

Course Title Accounting Software Application
ETCTS Credits 3
Contact Hours 2 and additional lab hours
Course Objectives & The objective of this course is to provide an appropriate level of knowledge to students with an emphasis on
Competences to be the technical and practical applications of the basic accounting principles using computerized accounting
Acquired system (mainly Peachtree Accounting). The course will focus on the following main objectives:
5. Understanding Peachtree software, installing the software, and use the software.
6. Learn how to perform basic tasks in Peachtree.
7. Be able to record transactions involving the General Ledger.
8. Be able to securing the company’s accounting system, generating and analyzing financial statements.
Course Description: This course introduces computerized accounting system using Peachtree accounting. In this course, students will learn
how to install the software, setting up company, journalizing transactions, produce financial statements and analyses the business
performance using Peachtree Software. Thus, the course totally delivered through computer practice. Activities for each step will be
provided during the instruction and in the materials.
WEEKS Course Contents Reading
Chapter One: Installing Peachtree Software
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Installing Peachtree Software
Chapter Two: Basic Peachtree Overview
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Starting The Program
2.3. Create a New Company
2.4. System Basics
2.5. Working in Peachtree
2.6. Open a Company
2.7. Close Peachtree
Chapter Three: File Setup
3.1. Overview
3.2. Setting Up Chart of Accounts
3.3. Setting Up Customers
3.4. Setting Up Vendors
3.5. Setting Up Inventory
3.6. Setting Up Payroll
Chapter Four: Transactions
4.1. Sales and Accounts Receivable (Customers Transactions)
4.2. Purchases and Accounts Payable (Venders Transactions)
4.3. Cash Receipts
4.4. Cash Disbursements
4.5. General Journal
4.6. Payroll Processing
Chapter Five: Other Tasks
5.1. User Security
5.2. Maintain Global Options
5.3. Back Up Data, Restoring Data and Year-End Wizard
Chapter Six: Reports
6.1. Financial Statements and Other Reports
6.2. Business Analysis
Teaching & Learning The teaching and learning methodology include lecturing, guiding, discussions, and analysis. Cases with
Methods/strategy local relevance will also be given for each chapter for group of students to present in a class room. The full
and active participation of students is highly encouraged.

Assessment/Evaluation The evaluation scheme will be as follows:

Test Test Test Assignment 1 Final Total
1 2 3
10% 15% 15% 10% 50% 100%
Text and reference books  Jane E. Kelly,Sage 50 Accounts For Dummies, 3rd Edition, 2015
 Peachtree Quantum Accounting Help Topics
 User’s Guide Peachtree® by Sage 2010