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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Applications 142B
Course Description and Outline


CA 142B: Quicken: Introduction


2008-2009
Credits 0.5
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Computer Applications
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites basic knowledge of Windows
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.
I : Catalog Course Description
Teaches the student how to setup accounts, data files, and classes. Explores Intuits online services. What is the Quicken Financial Network? Learn how to setup and use the register. How does Quicken memorize transactions. Using Quicken Financial Calendar. How to write and print checks, and on-line services. Learn how to balance your checkbook, track credit card and cash transactions. Learn how to create and print reports and graphs. Discuss how to prepare your income taxes.
II : Course Objectives

Learn how to setup accounts and data files. How to setup categories and classes. Explore Intuit's online services. What is the Quicken Financial Network? Learn how to setup and use the register. How does Quicken memorize transitions? Using the Quicken Financial Calendar. How to write and print checks, and use online services. Learn how to balance your checkbook, track credit card, and cash transactions. Learn how to create and print reports and graphs. Discuss how to prepare your income taxes.

  • • Create the following Quicken accounts:
  • • Checking
  • • Savings
  • • Credit Card
  • • Understand the use of Categories and Classes
  • • Maintain account register including
  • • Writing checks
  • • Transfers between accounts
  • • Use split transactions
  • • Memorizing transactions using Quickfill
  • • Scheduling transactions
  • • Reconciling the accounts
  • • Reports
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The emphasis mission is derived directly from the degree mission.

Know:
 The subject matter appropriate to emphasis of the degree

Are Able to:
 Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement
 Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
 Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Sections II and III were prepared on January 2, 2008. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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