ACCT 223 - Computer Applications for Accounting

A hands-on experience with applications widely used in accounting practice. Students use computer spreadsheets and industry-specific accounting and analytics software to develop work-ready skills. Assignments link accounting theory to practice. PREREQUISITE(S): ACCT 221. Three hours lecture each week.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017, MATH 020, MATH 030, or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

Explain the differences between cloud-based accounting software and on-premise software.
Utilize accounting software to complete the steps in the accounting cycle from analyzing, journalizing, adjusting, and producing financial statements.
Use Excel to organize, calculate, analyze, and report accounting data.
Employ business intelligence software to analyze and visualize financial data.
Explain how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing accounting practice to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making.

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