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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Accounting 180B
Course Description and Outline


ACC 180B: Payroll & Employee Benefit Accounting


2008-2009
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Summer 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Accounting
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites ACC 135B or ACC 201 or equivalent work experience
Transfer Information Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Introduces payroll and employee benefit reporting to federal state, and local government agencies. Includes an overview of federal and state labor laws and specialized reporting requirements including both manual and computerized payroll accounting systems.
II : Course Objectives

This course introduces payroll and employee benefit reporting to federal, state and local government agencies. Includes an overview of federal and state labor laws and specialized reporting requirements including both manual and computerized payroll accounting systems.

  1. Enable the student to learn applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to payroll and employee benefits.
  2. Enable the student to gain experience in recording payroll transactions and preparation of payroll reports in both a manual and computerized setting.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This class meets a requirement of the following: AAS-Accounting Emphasis, AAS- Applied Accounting Emphasis, and Accounting Technician Certificate of Achievement.

ACC 180B (Payroll and Employee Benefit Accounting) addresses Student Learning Outcomes:

1.know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

2.have developed managerial and personal skills essential to the current business environment.

Sections II and III were prepared on April 25, 2006. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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