Computer Software & Applications

Course number: CC410102

It can be difficult to convey the meaning derived from a spreadsheet, especially when there are large amounts of data involved. An excellent solution is to use the charts and other data visualization tools contained within Excel. In the Excel Charts and Visualizations course, we discuss how to create and modify charts, the many types of charts and when they are most applicable, advanced charting practices, sparkline graphics, custom formatting codes, shapes, icons, and dashboard concepts – everything you need to achieve the best possible presentations. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications    Course credit: 2 hours

Course number: CC410302

It can be difficult to extract any meaningful information from the large amounts of data stored in an Excel worksheet, or to sort through multi-variable problems. The Excel Data Analysis Tools course provides a number of solutions to these issues by showing how to use PivotTables, what-if analysis, data tables, goal seeking, and the Scenario Manager and Solver tools. This course reveals how to extract the maximum amount of usable information from large data sets, as well as provide ready solutions to seemingly intractable analysis problems. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications    Course credit: 2 hours

Course number: CC410502

A central concern when using Excel is whether the data being used is sufficiently clean and well-organized to be useful for further analysis. In the Excel Data Management course, we cover the importing of data from other sources, cleaning it, validating data at the point of data entry, protecting it from unauthorized changes, and organizing it properly. The outcome is much more reliable data, which improves the quality of any subsequent analyses conducted on the data. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications    Course credit: 2 hours

Course number: CC410702

Excel is an essential spreadsheet tool for the accountant. To wring the greatest possible use from it, one should have a detailed understanding of how to use formulas and functions. In the Excel Formulas and Functions course, we discuss the mechanics of constructing formulas and how to use many of the functions that apply to common business problems, such as net present value analysis, using date calculations, and calculating depreciation. The course also covers how to create error-free worksheets. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications    Course credit: 3 hours

Course number: CC411202

Excel is one of the primary tools of the accountant. It is needed for many accounting activities, such as tracking the contents of accounts and conducting financial analyses. However, Excel is a massive program with hundreds of commands and quirky formatting options. In Introduction to Excel, we cover the basics of setting up and populating an Excel worksheet, as well as producing well-organized outputs. Topics covered include the menu system, formatting, named styles, templates, and a variety of printing options. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications    Course credit: 3 hours

Course number: CC672123

Discover how QuickBooks 2023 can help you build the perfect budget, process payroll, simplify your tax return prep work, create invoices, manage inventory, generate income statements, balance accounts, and much more. You will learn what you should do before you install and set up QuickBooks. Also takes you through the steps of going online and backing up your data. You’ll learn how to: set up QuickBooks; enter data; create and populate lists; create invoices and credit memos; record and print sales receipts; monitor your job costs; record customer payments; make bank deposits; enter and pay bills; work with inventory; write checks; reconcile bank accounts; set up a credit card account; process payroll; perform job estimating, billing, and tracking functions; work with fixed assets and vehicles; generate most common financial reports; and more. In addition, the course includes an overview of small business finance and accounting, budgeting, and business plans. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications    Course credit: 24 hours

Course number: CC626108

QuickBooks Online provides the best and most current information for those looking to get the most out of the leading QuickBooks Online software. This course walks you through each and every step of creating an invoice or credit memo, recording a sale, paying bills, setting up and managing your inventory, and tracking your business checkbook and credit cards. It also includes: new updates on exporting data to Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets so that you can analyze your business data in new ways; walk-throughs of how to install and set up QuickBooks Online; exclusive tips for accountants working with clients in QuickBooks Online, including new techniques for automating monthly reports that you create in Excel from data that you export from QuickBooks; and more. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications     Course credit: 16 hours