District Syllabus
ACO1806
Payroll Accounting


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Laboratory Fee: None.
Prerequisites: ACG2001 Accounting I
OR
ACG2021 Financial Accounting Principles
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.
Comments:
Catalog Description: 
Trains the student to complete all payroll activities of any 
business.  Topics covered are payroll and personnel records, federal 
payroll laws, payroll accounting systems, payroll operations, and 
preparation of payroll records such as payroll registers, individual 
earnings records, federal, state, and local payroll tax forms.
Required Materials:
Supplemental Materials: -->
Special Requirements: None
Program Learning Outcomes: 
Upon successful completion of the program students will:


  •  Analyze business activities and record accounting transactions 
using journal entries with equal debits and credits.

  •  Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare necessary end-of-
period adjusting entries.

  •  Prepare an income statement, statement of owner’s/stockholder's 
equity, and balance sheet.

  •  Prepare a statement of cash flows.

  •  Demonstrate competency in utilizing accounting software to 
complete the accounting process.
    • Course Learning Outcomes: 
    To achieve these learning outcomes, the following will be performed:

1. Describe the various phases of the Social Security Act, the 
federal income tax withholding law, and other laws relating to the 
payment of wages and salaries.

2. Practice in all payroll operations.

3. Describe the types of automated equipment and data processing.
    Methods of Evaluation: 
    Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department. 
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed 
by the instructor for each section being taught.
    Flexibility: It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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    Note: For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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