This introductory course covers the fundamental accounting concepts and principles which are used in a business environment. These concepts are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. The phrase "generally accepted accounting principles" (or "GAAP" consists of three important sets of rules: (1) the basic accounting principles and guidelines, (2) rules and standards issued by FASB and (3) the generally accepted industry practices. The course explores the role of accounting as a primary business information system.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an introductory course in the principles of law as they apply to citizens and business.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. This class is online.

This course includes a review of the basics of arithmetic and algebra. The focus is on business and financial operations concepts with a strong emphasis on problem solving.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class.

This course covers basic information on the history of computers and their impact on society, computer hardware and desk application software. Students will learn the fundamentals of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Students will also be introduced to use of the Internet and e-mail. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement.

Prerequisites:

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

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This course continues to explore fundamental accounting concepts and principles. Topics include current and fixed assets, and current and long-term liabilities. Corporations and partnership business types are also explained and defined.

Prerequisites: ACCT1000. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the various state and federal laws pertaining to the computation and payment of salaries and wages. Topics include preparation of employment records, payroll registers, employee earnings records, and state and federal reports.

Prerequisites: ACCT1000.

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: The student will attend all classes and spend a minimum of 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical.

This course covers the use of a computer spreadsheet program for accounting applications. Topics include managing multiple-sheet spreadsheets, creating and using charts and graphs, creating complex formulas and creating and printing reports.

Prerequisites: COML1400. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the major Internal Revenue Code sections that apply to the filing of individual and business income tax returns. Major topics covered include a history of income tax law, the tax formula, gross income and exclusions, business and personal deductions, and tax credits. Income tax form preparation is an integral part of this course.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Must pass Accuplacer test or successfully complete ENGL0130 - English Essentials or receive instructor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.