Computerized Accounting Peachtree 2009 QuickBooks 2009.

Computerized Accounting

Peachtree 2009

QuickBooks 2009

Presentation Overview

Product Overview Textbook Description Textbook Features Chapter Pedagogy Description of Supplements Strengths of Product Competition Selling Points/Differentiators Questions

Peachtree 2009

Jim Mazza and Gary Chavez

DeVry University Pub Date: March 2009

Product Overview: Components

Text with CD of Data Files and Education Version of Peachtree Accounting 2009, $78.95

Instructor’s Guide CD Internet Resource

Center Class Connection

Textbook Description

©2010 608 pages 4-color cover 2-color interior Spiral binding 12 chapters and 1 appendix

Table of Contents1: Getting Started

2: Setting Up a Company

3: Entering Transactions for a Cash Business

4: Accounts Receivable and Sales for a Service Business

5: Accounts Payable and Purchases for a Service Company

6: Cash Payments and Cash Receipts

7: Preparing the Financial Statements

8: Purchases of Inventory in a Merchandise Business

9: Sales of Inventory in a Merchandise Business

10: Payroll

11: Job Costing

12: Partnerships and Corporations

Appendix: Fixed Assets

Textbook: Content Organization

12 Chapters +Appendix

Chapter 1: GettingStartedIntro to AccountingPeachtree Basics

Chapters 2-12:Software Elements

Relative toBusinessFunctions

Appendix:Fixed Assets

Module

Chapter Pedagogy

Learning Objectives and Software Features Overview of chapter accounting

concepts/procedures

Step-by-instruction Check Point quiz Practice exercise

End-of-Chapter Review

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals

Overview of accounting concepts and procedures

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals

Step-by-step instruction based on Learning Objectives → Check Point → Practice

Chapter Pedagogy: End of Chapter

Software Command Summary Projects and Problems

Content Check (Multiple-Choice and Short Answer)

Case Problems (2, each with A and B option); semi-guided practice

Cooperative Learning (2 team projects) Writing and Decision Making (business

scenario requiring written analysis)

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals End-of-Chapter Review:

Software Command Summary Content Check

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals

End-of-Chapter Review: Case Problems (1A & B; 2A & B)

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals End-of-Chapter Review:

Cooperative Learning Writing and Decision Making

Supplements

Instructor’s Guide CD Internet Resource Center

Student Instructor

Class Connection

Instructor’s Guide CD Suggested Syllabus Objectives and Overview Lecture Notes Comprehensive Problems (Ch 1-7; Ch 8-11) Content Check Answers Model Answers (PDF) Instructor Model Files (Peachtree format) Chapter Quizzes Mid-term and Final Exams

Internet Resource Center: Student

Lecture Hall Information Tech Slide

Show Glossary

Student Center Tech Tutorials Tips for Communicating

Online Tips for Course Success

Computer Lab Student Data Files Windows and Internet

Tutorials

Library Technology Web Links Troubleshooting Your

PC: A Guide Testing Center

Online Assessments Tips for Taking Tests

Internet Resource Center: Instructor

Syllabi Objectives and Overview Lecture Notes Content Check Answers Model Answers (PDF) Instructor Model Files (Peachtree Format) Comprehensive Problems (Ch 1-7, Ch 8-11) Glossary Chapter Quizzes and Answers Midterm and Final Tests Student Data Files

Class Connection

Syllabus Course Objectives by Chapter Glossary of Terms Student Data Files Quizzes All files in new format compatible with

WebCT/Blackboard and most distance learning platforms

Strengths

Accounting concepts thoroughly explained before students use any Peachtree functions

Peachtree instruction organized by Learning Objectives

Checkpoint quiz at end of each major section in chapter

Practice exercise specific to each objective Term/phrase definitions + Hints + Notes in margin Variety of end-of-chapter exercises: objective, hands-

on case problems, team activities, writing and decision making

Comprehensive Problems after Chapter 7, Chapter 11 available in Instructor’s Guide

Competition

McGraw-Hill

Computer Accounting with Peachtree Complete 2009, by Carol Yacht

Pearson-Prentice Hall

Learning Peachtree Complete 2009: A Practical Approach, by Terri Brunsdon

Competition: McGraw-Hill

Computer Accounting with Peachtree Complete 2009, by Carol Yacht

768 pages, 18 chapters 1-color, spiral bound Longtime market leader Author prominent in NBEA Strengths: Abundant Projects Weaknesses:

Student works immediately with major software elements without accounting background (ch 2)

Files build from ch to ch, increasing error risk

Competition: Pearson /Prentice-Hall

Learning Peachtree Complete 2009: A Practical Approach, by Terri Brunsdon

864 pages, 12 chapters, 1-color, spiral-bound Strengths:

Comprehensive Problems (2) “You Try It” exercises within chapter Author-narrated Flash tutorials on CD or course cartridge Video tutorials online

Weaknesses: Data files build from chapter to chapter = error risk Limited amount of accounting concepts

Selling Points: Differentiators

Stronger emphasis on accounting concepts Starter file provided for each chapter vs.

building and saving files from chapter to chapter (Yacht, Brunsdon)

Checkpoint Quizzes after each major section in chapters

Team activities (“Cooperative Learning”) and “Writing and Decision Making” exercises

Comprehensive Projects in Instructor’s Guide rather than in text (Yacht, Brunsdon)

Peachtree 2009

QUESTIONS??

QuickBooks 2009

Kathleen Villani and James Rosa

Queensborough Community College

Pub Date: March 2009

Product Overview: Components

Text with Student Resources CD and 140-day Education Version of QuickBooks 2009, $88.95

Instructor’s Guide CD Internet Resource Center Class Connection

Textbook Description

©2010 492 pages 4-color cover 2-color interior Spiral binding 12 chapters and 4 appendixes Packaged w/ Student Resources CD NEW! Includes QuickBooks 2009

Education Version (140-day)

Table of Contents

1: Introduction to QuickBooks Pro 2009

2: Vendors

3: Customers

4: Period-End Procedures

5: Inventory

6: New Company Setup

7: New Company Setup: An Alternative

8: Payroll Setup

9: Payroll Processing

10: Banking

11: Jobs and Time Tracking

12: Customizing Your Company File

Appendixes

Textbook Features

ContentStructure

12 Chapters Total

Software BasicsChapters 1-5

4 Levels ofOperation inQuickBooksChapters 6-9

Additional KeyTopics

Chapters 10-12

Features: Chapter Pedagogy

Chapter Objectives Introduction Manual vs. QuickBooks method Chapter Problem QuickBooks feature Step-by-step

instruction Practice Exercise End-of-chapter exercises

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals

Introduction: Overview of accounting and QB features to be learned in the chapter

Manual vs. QuickBooks:

Comparison of manual procedures with QB procedures

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals

Chapter Problem: the scenario for accounting work to be completed

Description and explanation of QB feature (New Company Setup)

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals

Step-by-step instruction

with screen captures and explanations of accounting effects

Hints in margin Accounting

Concept box

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals Practice Exercise:

opportunity to apply learning immediately

Features: End-of-Chapter Exercises

Procedure Review (software

procedures with numbered steps) Key Concepts (10 matching items) Procedure Check (5-6 short-answer

questions) Case Problems (2)

Chapter Pedagogy: Visuals

Case Problems:

2 workplace scenarios

requiring critical

thinking, real-world

application

Supplements

Instructor’s Guide on CD Internet Resource Center

Student Instructor

Class Connection

Instructor’s Guide CD

Course Planning/Reference Materials About this Text Sample Course Syllabi Overview Chapter Objectives Case Studies Check Figures Reference Tables Teaching Hints

Lecture Notes by Chapter Model Answers: Case Problems (PDF & QBW formats) Key Concept and Procedure Check Answers Midterm and Final Exams

Internet Resource Center: Instructor

Course Planning/Reference Materials About this Text Overview Case Studies Check Figures Chapter Objectives Reference Tables Sample Course Syllabi Teaching Hints

Lecture Notes by Chapter Model Answers: Case Problems (PDF & QBW formats) Key Concept and Procedure Check Answers Midterm and Final Exams

Internet Resource Center: Student

Lecture Hall Summary of Journal Report Types Manual Accounting vs. QuickBooks Pro

Student Center Tech Tutorials Tips for Communicating Online

Computer Lab Student Data Files Windows Tutorials

Library: Accounting Web Links and other general references Testing Center

Accounting Concepts Quiz (T-F) Online Assessments (Chapter and Book Exams)

Strengths

New Company Setup: introduced after basics Emphasis on Accounting Concepts

Chapter introductions/manual vs. computer Accounting Concept boxes

Building Block Approach: teaches WHAT you do and WHY (after each step in exercises)

Practice Exercises: require students to apply new skills immediately after stepped exercise

Company Starter Files: author-prepared files specific to chapter; build in complexity

Competition

McGraw-HillComputer Accounting with QuickBooks Pro 2009by Donna Ulmer

Pearson/Prentice-HallLearning QuickBooks Pro 2009: A Practical Approachby Terri Brunsdon

Competition: McGraw-Hill

Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Pro 2009 by Donna Ulmer

704 pages, 12 chapters,1-color, spiral-bound with software CD

Strengths: Data files CD included (new to 2008 edition) Accounting concepts taught

Weaknesses: Amateur clip art used as illustrations Lack of critical thinking in end of chapter work

Competition: Pearson/Prentice-Hall

Learning QuickBooks Pro 2009: A Practical Approach by Terri Brunsdon

500 pages, 6 chapters, 1-color, spiral-bound Strengths:

“You Try It” exercises within chapter Author-narrated Flash tutorials on CD or course

cartridge Video tutorials online

Weaknesses: Limited accounting concepts background Limited coverage (ends with setting up a company)

Selling Points: Differentiators

Company Starter File for each chapter: allows student to start fresh; reduces risk of errors

Stronger emphasis on accounting concepts along with QuickBooks software features Accounting overview at start of chapter and with

introduction of software features What and why of completing procedure steps Accounting Concept boxes

Procedure Review at end of each chapter: provides excellent reinforcement of learning and review for exams

QuickBooks 2009

Questions?