ACBO 9214: QuickBooks: Payroll
Stage 3
Yvonne J. Webb
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 4 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 4 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every year |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 2 |
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| Number of Instructors | 2 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Created pre-QuickBooks skills assessment survey instrument to assess student payroll accounting knowledge and technology skills. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | Upon completion of this course a student will be able to: 1. Relate the fundamental accounting equation to performing Payroll in QuickBooks. 2. Understand cash and accrual methods of accounting. 3. Operate Payroll function in QuickBooks 4. Prepare various payroll tax forms (i.e. Form 941, 940, etc.) 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 payroll and payroll tax transactions into QuickBooks 2012 accounting software; • Observation of individual student recording of simple payroll accounting transactions using QuickBooks 2012 accounting software; • Evaluation of student attendance and participation. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| How and With Whom | Through face-to-face meetings, telephone meetings and shared document files I shared and discussed my data with instructors teaching QuickBooks at CCSF and with students and faculty and staff within our department and from other colleges. |
| Number Assessed | 12 |
| Data Summary | • 58% of students (7 out of 12 students) completed all assignments with full attendance demonstrating their ability record payroll transactions into QuickBooks 2012 accounting software. • 75% or 9 students received a letter grade of “A”. • 8 or 67% of students indicated their enrollment in one or more CCSF Non-Credit Certificate Programs. • 50% of students recorded full attendance or 15 hours. |
| Planned Improvements | No answer |
| Program Review Link | No answer |
Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2015 |
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| Activities | Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps |
| Details | • Create post-survey instruments to assess student increased knowledge of accounting software and payroll accounting. • Increase collaboration and discussion with instructors teaching QuickBooks Pro. |
| Highlights | No answer |