In this course, you will be introduced to the computer in solving accounting problems and the use of spreadsheets in accounting.  The course presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting.  

Prerequisite: ACC 211 or equivalent and basic computer literacy

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Apply proficiently the concepts learned in the Principles of Accounting I and II courses.
• Use the basic concepts of operating a microcomputer.
• Use an accounting software package.
• Use a spreadsheet software package.
• Design spreadsheets to solve problems in the areas of financial and managerial accounting.

Your course grade will be determined by the assignments, projects, and exams, according to the following points:

There are three (3) online proctored exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers (Note: ELI exams are not given at the Medical Education Campus.) Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

Go to the Faculty Information Page in Blackboard.

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.