ACBO 9213: QuickBooks: A/P & A/R
Stage 3
Yvonne J. Webb

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes3
Number of Outcomes Assessed3
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery year
Detail LinkLink

Course Information

Number of Course Sections2
Number of Instructors2

Improvement Details

DetailsCreated pre-QuickBooks skills assessment survey instrument to assess student accounting knowledge and technology skills.

Assessment Methods

MethodsUpon completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. Integrate the basic accounting equation as it relates to

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable business transactions;



2. Demonstrate basic understanding of the cash and accrual methods of accounting;

3. Operate QuickBooks relative to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable business transactions through the use of modules.

Methods used to assess the above 4 student learning outcomes include:

• Analysis of exams linked to specific slos;

• Assignments based on rubrics, i.e.: projects and performances

• Direct observation of performances, practical exams and group work

• Self-paced, hands-on project assignments using modules to record accounts receivables (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) business transactions into QuickBooks 2012 accounting software;

• Observation of individual student recording of simple accounting transactions into A/R and A/P records using QuickBooks 2012 accounting software;

• Evaluation of student attendance and participation.

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermSpring 2014
How and With WhomThrough face-to-face meetings, telephone meetings and shared document files I shared and discussed my data with instructors of QuickBooks at CCSF and with students and faculty and staff within our department and from other colleges.
Number Assessed9
Data Summary• 100% of students completed all assignments demonstrating their ability record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions into QuickBooks 2012 accounting software.

• 100% or 9 students received a letter grade of an “A”.

• 67% or 6 students recorded full attendance or 15 hours.
Planned ImprovementsNo answer
Program Review LinkNo answer

Future Plans

TermSpring 2015
ActivitiesAssessment (measurement) of outcomes
Details• Design and administer post surveys to assess student's increased or enhanced accounting/bookkeeping knowledge.

• Design and conduct summative assessment administered at the end of the course session.
HighlightsNo answer

Back to Overview