computerized accounting peachtree 2009 quickbooks 2009
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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?