Certificate of Completion Computerized Accounting Specialist Program
Stage 5

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
Assessment Description- Simulation business projects to test students competency in accounting concepts and knowledge

- Simulation business problems in QuickBooks to test students competency in using QuickBooks to perform daily accounting tasks
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Courses12
Number of Students26

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)

Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
Data Summary- Over 75% of the students demonstrated competency in completing the assigned simulation accounting projects without assistance

- 75% of the program students completed all the required program courses and are eligible for program certificates
Data Analysis-Students score a "C" grade or higher on test, exams, and business simulated projects indicates that the outcomes were met

-Students who had 80% attendance or higher indicate that outcomes were met
Next Steps Planned

Coordinating with counseling and admission and records departments to determine the number of certificate of completion issued and number of students employed

Learning Outcomes

ALL

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermFall 2013
Assessment Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
Assessment DetailsAssignments based on rubics such as direct observation of performances and simulated business projects

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...3. Use a computer to maintain accounting records.
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...4. Demonstrate appropriate language including word choice and sentence variety.
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...5. Utilize a variety of business applications software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, computerized accounting.
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansWe don't currently plan to be conducting any program-level SLO assessments in Fall (as indicated earlier)

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