Accounting & Business School of the Rockies

Accounting & Business School of the Rockies 5420 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303.755.6885 Fax: 303.755.7854 www.absrschool.com info@absrschool.com SCHOOL POLICIES & PROCEDURES VOLUME 23 Number 1 EFFECTIVE: May 23, 2015 Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in the Accounting & Business School of the Rockies training programs. We would like to welcome you to the Accounting & Business School of the Rockies. We thank you or selecting our school as your training provider. We look forward to providing you with the education and training to achieve your career goals. FAQ Why should I learn accounting skills? Accounting is the language of business because it is the how we communicate business information. It is the process of using financial information for managing a business and reporting purposes. Don't I need a college degree to work in accounting? There are numerous entry-level bookkeeping jobs that do not require a college degree. Companies will hire employees to work as bookkeepers, accounting technicians, billing clerks, in accounts receivable and accounts payable. Our program is designed to teach students practical accounting with a hands-on, real-world curriculum. Why should I learn computer skills? Most jobs today require a working knowledge of computer skills. You will have a better chance of being successful in a workplace if you are able to navigate computers and use popular computer programs. Bookkeeping Growth Trend 2010 2020 Occupation Employment (in thousands) Title Code 2010 2020 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Employment change, 2010-2020 Number (in thousands) Percent Percent selfemployed, 2010 Job openings due to growth and replacement needs, 2010-2020 (in thousands) 2010 median annual wage (in dollars) 43-3031 1,898.3 2,157.4 259.0 13.6 6.2 467.8 34,030 Figures provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2

Table of Contents Table of Contents... 3 SCHOOL OWNERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION... 5 FACULTY... 5 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS... 6 Accounting Technician Certificate Classroom (ATC) (168 class hours)... 6 Accounting Technician Certificate Online (ATC-O) (96 Distance Ed Lessons)... 6 Accounting Office Specialist- Classroom (AOS) (216 class hours)... 6 QuickBooks Complete Classroom or Online (QBC) (12 class hours)... 7 Project Management Prep Course- Hybrid (PMPB-H)... 7 AIPB Prep Course- Hybrid (AIPB-H)... Error! Bookmark not defined. STUDENT INFORMATION- CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION... 8 Attendance Requirements... 8 Progress Policy... 8 Grading System... 8 Reporting of Grades to Students... 9 Final Certificates to Students... 9 Student Conduct Policy... 9 Dismissal... 9 STUDENT INFORMATION- ONLINE INSTRUCTION... 9 Attendance Requirements... 9 Progress Policy... 9 Grading System... 9 Reporting of Grades to Students... 10 Final Certificates to Students... 10 Dismissal... 10 GENERAL INFORMATION... 10 Placement Assistance Students located in Colorado... 10 Placement Assistance Students located outside of Colorado... 10 Operating Schedule... 10 Postponement Of A Start Date... 11 Facilities... 11 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION... 11 Enrollment Requirements... 11 3

Granting Academic Credit... 11 Transferability Of Credits... 11 GRIEVANCE & REFUND POLICY CLASSROOM & ONLINE... 11 Cancellation Of Enrollment... 11 Student Complaints... 12 Student Grievance Policy... 13 REFUNDS FOR VETERANS ONLY... 13 Disclosure Statement... 14 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS- CLASSROOM... 14 Fundamentals of Accounting (FA) (48 Contact Hours)... 14 10 Key Calculators (10K) (24 Contact Hours)... 14 Microsoft Excel Level 1 (E1) (12 Contact Hours)... 14 Microsoft Excel Level 2 (E2) (12 Contact Hours)... 15 Microsoft Word Level 1 (W1) (12 Contact Hours)... 15 Microsoft Word Level 2 (W2) (12 Contact Hours)... 15 Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 (P1) (12 Contact Hours)... 16 Microsoft Outlook Level 1 (O1) (12 Contact Hours)... 16 QuickBooks (QB) (48 Contact Hours)... 16 SCHOOL CALENDAR... 17 4

MISSION Accounting & Business School of the Rockies helps people in transition change their lives with a quick and quality education, while focusing on a positive student experience. SCHOOL OWNERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION Thomas Bresnan: President and significant shareholder of Accounting & Business School of the Rockies. Joe Scancarello: Vice President of Student Affairs Melissa Hayes: Campus Administrator FACULTY TERRI COLEMAN has over 22 years experience in technology training, adult education, customer service training, HR, and marketing. She is a graduate of University of Colorado with a BA in Psychology, a minor in Business, and a Train the Trainer certification. She is a consultant, specializing in teaching the Microsoft Office products, conducts web based training, and designs and delivers custom training programs. CINDY MILLER has been running her own Bookkeeping practice since 2008, specializing in helping new businesses properly set up and learn QuickBooks, understanding their financial reports and make business decisions based on their business model. She has also taught various accounting, tax and computerized bookkeeping software at another school. Carolina earned her Masters in Accountancy from the University of Idaho. Carolina is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. AMY WELLE has over 16 years of tax and accounting experience. She worked her way through school until she received a Bachelor s degree in Accounting from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2000. Since then, she has worked in the corporate arena, most recently as an Assistant Controller and Tax Supervisor. In 2010, Amy obtained her CPA. In 2013, she began her own accounting practice as well as joining ABSR. BECKY SHEPPARD has 20+ years experience in accounting & bookkeeping for a wide range of industries. Initially, she was trained using Peachtree for Accounting and later transitioned into QuickBooks beginning with the 1995 version. As the former Controller for a multi-million dollar company, Becky specializes in cleaning up messy books and enjoys working with the various clients she has in her QuickBooks Consulting business, AccountAbility, Inc. She is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified in all QuickBooks software including Pro/Premier, Enterprise, QuickBooks Online, and QuickBooks Point of Sale. ROBYN VANDYKE has operated a small business consulting firm for over 20 years working with various industries. She has been a QuickBooks ProAdvisor since 2002 and is proficient in payroll, sales tax, corporate tax returns, etc. Her specialty is setting up QuickBooks for clients and training them on understanding their business financials. AARON SANFORD a graduate of Michigan State University with a BA in Accounting, brings 20 years of experience in working in accounting and finance. Currently, he works for a small CPA firm providing accounting, bookkeeping, and taxation services a variety of businesses and individuals. His professional experience extends further to include working as a business consultant, a controller, a cost managing accountant, and owning and operating his own business. He also brings a passion for teaching and mentoring. JODY GOLDEN has over 25 years of experience in accounting and small business management as a Controller from national and publicly traded firms to mom and pop shops. Jody is a Quickbooks ProAdvisor who provides quality accounting services to individuals and small businesses. Jody is a 1990 Cum Laude graduate of LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA, where she received a BS in Accounting followed by her CPA license in 1993. She received her MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University in Denver, CO in 2004. Jody holds an active CPA license in the State of Colorado and is a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs, the AICPA and the National Advisor Network. 5

All instructors have received Private Occupational Credentials and are approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Accounting Technician Certificate Classroom (ATC) (168 class hours) Program Objective: To provide a comprehensive set of courses which, when taken together, will provide the student with the technical accounting, bookkeeping and computer skills needed in today s bookkeeping and accounting workforce. Program Curriculum: Fundamentals of Accounting 10 Key Calculators Microsoft Word Level One Microsoft Excel Level One Microsoft Excel Level Two Microsoft Excel Level Three QuickBooks PROGRAM FEES: Total tuition, books, and materials: $4,750.00 Accounting Technician Certificate Online (ATC-O) (96 Distance Ed Lessons) Program Objective: To provide a comprehensive set of courses which, when taken together, will provide the student with the technical accounting, bookkeeping and computer skills needed in today s bookkeeping and accounting workforce. Program Curriculum: Fundamentals of Accounting I Fundamentals of Accounting II Microsoft Word Level One Microsoft Excel Level One Microsoft Excel Level Two Microsoft Excel Level Three QuickBooks Level One QuickBooks Level Two PROGRAM FEES: Total tuition, books, and materials: $1,592.00 Accounting Office Specialist- Classroom (AOS) (216 class hours) Program Objective: To develop skills and abilities necessary to meet employment standards in a variety of office settings. The program offers training in organizational, interpersonal, office automation and written communication skills. Students completing this program may be employable as administrative assistants, secretaries, clerks, and receptionists. Program Curriculum: Fundamentals of Accounting 10 Key Calculators Microsoft Word Level One Microsoft Word Level Two Microsoft Word Level Three Microsoft Excel Level One Microsoft Excel Level Two Microsoft Excel Level Three Microsoft Outlook Level One Microsoft PowerPoint Level One QuickBooks PROGRAM FEES: Total tuition, books, and materials: $1,592.00 6

QuickBooks Complete Classroom or Online (QBC) (12 class hours) Program Objective: This 12-hour course covers all the essentials of QuickBooks. It is conducted using actual QuickBooks software and led by a QuickBooks ProAdvisor expert instructor. QuickBooks Complete covers over 180 QuickBooks features, enabling you to get the most out of your accounting software and is guaranteed to save you time and money. Program Curriculum: Getting Started Setting Up and Managing QuickBooks Data Working with List and Items Working with Bank Accounts Entering Sales Information Receiving Payments & Making Deposits Entering and Paying Bills Using Other Accounts in QuickBooks PROGRAM FEES: Total tuition, books, and materials: $479.00 / $299.00 Analyzing Financial Data Setting-Up Inventory Tracking and Paying Sales Tax Doing Payroll with QuickBooks Tracking Time Estimating & Progress Invoicing Customizing Forms and Writing QuickBooks Letters Project Management Prep Course- Hybrid (PMPB-H) Program Objective: This course is designed to prepare students to pass the PMP Exam. The program includes over 35 hours of exercises, audio and video training and personal coaching and mentoring to help them fully understand the terms, definitions and concepts needed to pass the PMP Exam. Course Delivery: The course will be delivered over a 30-day period through a combination of online self-paced training and personal coaching and mentoring. Students can start at any time with the online component. They will be expected to complete approximately 3 chapters per week. They will also meet with the instructor weekly for 2 hours to refine their knowledge, ask questions and discuss the concepts they have learned online. These personal training sessions will be held at our school, unless travel and work schedules require that they be done via phone. Course Prerequisites: None. However students who plan to take the PMP Exam should meet PMI's requirements for PMP Certification and complete the exam application process with PMI. For more information about this process, visit www.pmi.org. PROGRAM FEES: Total tuition, books, and materials: $2,150.00 7

STUDENT INFORMATION- CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION Attendance Requirements 1. Students are expected to attend classes as scheduled as they would be expected to be present for work. Absences and tardiness will be recorded. An overall attendance rate of at least 85% is required. 2. Students failing to maintain satisfactory attendance will be counseled by a school administrator. If attendance fails to improve, a school administrator, acting at the discretion of school management, may dismiss a student for unsatisfactory attendance. ABSR my request a student s withdrawal from a course or program if absences or tardiness exceeds 70%. 3. Due to the nature of this instructional program, there is no arrangement for students making up missed class work. Students who have been absent are responsible for the study material covered during the session(s) missed. 4. Missed class work, when approved by instructor, may be made up by student outside of class. 5. Students who have failed or feel that they would benefit from retaking a course may repeat any or all scheduled classes within six (6) months of taking their final class at no additional cost to the student. a. If a student does not pass a course the student must retake the course. The student will not be able to start any classes that require the course they have failed as a prerequisite. If the student does not pass a course for a second time the student will be withdrawn for unsatisfactory academic progress. The student will be eligible to return to their program within 90 days of their withdrawn date upon successfully completion of a retake assessment exam. Students will be admitted on a space-available basis only. b. Books and software will not be provided for repeating students, but may be purchased by the student if they do not have their original materials or if a course has been changed. c. If a programs or courses to be retaken are no longer offered, we will attempt to substitute it with another course but no guarantee is implied. 6. Students who are unable to continue classes for medical reasons or severe personal problems will be required to take a leave of absence until they are able to return to class. Proper documentation may be required to substantiate a student s withdrawal. Progress Policy Students must maintain the following based on the grading of selected courses: Pass/Fail courses = Pass Graded Courses: 70% grade point average Progress reports will be issued to students as requested. It is the student s responsibility to provide progress reports to any agency needing them. Grading System A (90 or higher) Excellent B (80-89) - Above Average C (75-79) - Satisfactory D (70-74) - Below Average F (69 or less) - Unsatisfactory Pass / Fail Students must complete each unit of study with satisfactory progress. Students must complete all units of study and pass the final exam with a satisfactory grade (minimum 70 score) in order to receive a certificate of completion for the course. The student has a 6-month time limit to remove incomplete grades based on the retake policy stated above. Grading is computed through various methods: Attendance records, labs, homework, quizzes, and tests. A student who successfully completes a course of study will be awarded an appropriate certificate verifying that fact. 8

Reporting of Grades to Students Grades for individual courses will be available one calendar week after the course has ended. Students may obtain their grades by contacting the Campus Administrator. Final Certificates to Students Final certificates will be mailed to students within two weeks of completing the program. Student Conduct Policy At the discretion of school administration, a student may be dismissed from school for incidents including but not limited to: an intoxicated or drugged state of behavior, possession of drugs or alcohol upon school premises, behavior creating a safety hazard to other persons at school, disobedient or disrespectful behavior to another student, an administrator, or faculty member, or any other stated or determined infraction of conduct. Smoking is not permitted in classrooms or offices. Dismissal Any student may be dismissed for violations of rules and regulations of the school, as set forth in school publications. A student may also be withdrawn from classes if he or she does not prepare sufficiently, neglects assignments, or makes unsatisfactory progress. Prospective enrollees are encouraged to visit the school's main office facilities at 5420 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 and to discuss personal educational and occupational plans with school personnel prior to enrolling or signing enrollment agreements. STUDENT INFORMATION- ONLINE INSTRUCTION Attendance Requirements 1. Students are expected to complete all online lesson, quizzes, and tests. 2. Each course is taken over a 6 week period of time with a defined start and completion date. 3. Students can take multiple courses during each 6 week segment but they must adhere to course prerequisites. 4. Students must complete the course in its entirety by the defined completion date. No extensions are given for online courses. Any incomplete course for any reason will require reenrollment in the course at a fee of $199.00 per course. Progress Policy Students must maintain the following based on the grading of selected courses: Pass/Fail courses = Pass Graded Courses: 70% grade point average Progress reports will be issued to students as requested. It is the student s responsibility to provide progress reports to any agency needing them. Grading System A (90 or higher) Excellent B (80-89) - Above Average C (75-79) - Satisfactory D (70-74) - Below Average F (69 or less) - Unsatisfactory Pass / Fail 9

Reporting of Grades to Students Grades for individual courses will be available one calendar week after the course has ended. Students may obtain their grades by contacting the Campus Administrator. Final Certificates to Students Final certificates will be mailed to students within two weeks of completing the program Dismissal Any student may be dismissed for violations of rules and regulations of the school, as set forth in school publications. A student may also be withdrawn from classes if he or she does not prepare sufficiently, neglects assignments, or makes unsatisfactory progress. Prospective enrollees are encouraged to visit the school's main office facilities at 5420 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 and to discuss personal educational and occupational plans with school personnel prior to enrolling or signing enrollment agreements. GENERAL INFORMATION Placement Assistance Students located in Colorado The Accounting & Business School of the Rockies does not guarantee employment for its graduates. The Career Services staff will assist graduates in their job search after they have successfully completed their program of study. The school will provide information on employment opportunities, temporary assignments, guidance in resume preparation and interviewing techniques. The school will make reasonable effort to assist graduates in obtaining initial employment in their field of study. Graduates will improve employment opportunities by continued communication with the Career Services Department. The graduates are asked to call the school at least once a week while actively seeking employment. This informs the school of a graduate s employment status and allows the school to keep the graduate current with job listings and hiring events on a regular basis. Placement Assistance Students located outside of Colorado Online graduates living outside of Colorado or graduates who relocate outside the state of Colorado will receive guidance in resume preparation and interview techniques. Operating Schedule 1. Office hours: Monday Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2. Instruction hours: Classes are generally held Monday Friday between 8 am and 9 pm. 3. Course schedules vary depending upon the program selected and are available to students at time of enrollment. Scheduling revisions will be announced to students in advance. 4. This school closes on certain legal holidays. Important scheduling information (operating hours, holidays, vacations, class schedules, and revisions of them) will be announced to students in advance. 5. Weather Closings: School closing will be recorded each morning by 6am. Notices will also be posted on news channels 2, 4, 9 and the schools phone recording system. 10

Postponement Of A Start Date Postponement of a starting date, whether at the request of the school or the student, requires a written agreement signed by the student and the school. The agreement must set forth: a) Whether the postponement is for the convenience of the school or the student, and: b) A deadline for the new start date, beyond which the start date will not be postponed. If the course is not commenced, or the student fails to attend by the new start date set forth in the agreement, the student will be entitled to an appropriate refund of prepaid tuition and fees within 30 days of the deadline of the new start date set forth in the agreement, determined in accordance with the school's refund policy, and all applicable laws and rules concerning the Private Occupational Act of 1981. Facilities The school is located at 5420 S. Quebec Street #100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Our classrooms are furnished with computers for each student enrolled in a course. Classroom activities are enhanced with computer up to date software programs, videos, and online learning tools. No student housing is owned, available, or used by the institution ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Enrollment Requirements 1. Students may enroll at any time up to the scheduled date for beginning classes, on a space-available basis. Late enrollments will generally not be permitted; however, special exceptions may be made depending upon student's background in the course discipline. The administrator s decision will be final. 2. To be admitted, it is recommended that a student be a high school graduate, have an equivalent (GED), and be the age of 18 or older at the time of enrollment. 3. Standard course prerequisites: Basic knowledge of a computer keyboard is required for computer classes. Other prerequisites may pertain to specific classes and are listed in the course descriptions. 4. Tuition may be paid by cash, check, and credit card or through outside financing. 5. There is a one-time registration fee of $249.00 added to all programs. Granting Academic Credit Accounting & Business School of the Rockies will evaluate previous education and training and, when appropriate, credit will be given. However, for a fee, students may test out of some entry level courses, in lieu of those courses or units, if they are enrolled in other courses or programs which the school offers. Transferability Of Credits The school does not guarantee the transferability of its credits to any other institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution. GRIEVANCE & REFUND POLICY CLASSROOM & ONLINE Cancellation Of Enrollment A student must terminate enrollment in writing. This can be done in person, by U.S. Mail or by email. The effective date of cancellation is the postmark date or email time stamp. Any refund will be made by the school within 30 days. 11

Refund Policy: The school maintains a written refund policy as described in the current school catalog. Any refunds made by the school will be paid within 30 days of enrollment termination. If student is not accepted by the school, all moneys paid will be returned to student. If student withdraws within three days after signing this contract, but before starting classes, all moneys paid will be returned to student. If student withdraws after three days of signing contract, but before starting classes, all moneys will be returned to student less $150 cancellation fee. A full refund will be provided if the school discontinues a program or stand-alone course within a period of time a student could have reasonably completed it, except that this provision shall not apply in the event the school ceases operation. A student has one year from their first class date to complete all required classes. After one year, no refund is due on any classes not completed; however the student may continue to take classes beyond one year, with written approval from the school. The policy for granting credit for previous training shall not impact the refund policy. The basis for refund shall be based on the number of class hours completed. The calculation of the amount owed for partial completion will be calculated using the gross or published price before any specials or discounts. If registration fee has been waived it will be owed if student withdraws. Veterans see Addendum for VA Regulation 21-4255-1. A student terminating training Within the first 9% of program After 10% but within first 24% of program After 25% but within first 49% of program After 50% but within first 74% of program After 75% (if paid in full no cancellation charge is applicable) Is entitled to a refund of 90% less cancellation charge 75% less cancellation charge 50% less cancellation charge 25% less cancellation charge NO Refund A student has one year from their first class date to complete all required classes. After one year, no refund is due on any classes not completed; however the student may continue to take classes beyond one year, with written approval from the school. The policy for granting credit for previous training shall not impact the refund policy. The basis for refund shall be based on the number of class hours completed. Student Complaints Any student who feels he/she has a complaint with the school should bring it to the attention of the Campus Administrator, Director of Student Resources or the President. If the student feels that the complaint has not been properly handled, the student should be aware that the Division of Private Occupational Schools has a two-year limitation during which it will act on student complaints. You can file your complaint at www.highered.colorado.gov/dpos or by calling 303-866-2723. 12

Student Grievance Policy Any student who feels he/she has a complaint with the school should bring it to the attention of the Director of Admissions or school president by making an appointment to properly handle your situation. 12-59-118. Complaints of deceptive trade or sales practices. (1) A person claiming pecuniary loss as a result of deceptive trade or sales practice, pursuant to section 12-59-117, by a school or agent shall first exhaust all complaint and appeals processes available at the school. If the person s complaint is not resolved to the person s satisfaction, the person may file with the board a written complaint against the school or agent. IN ACCORDANCE WITH VA REGULATION 21.4255-1 REFUNDS FOR VETERANS ONLY Students not accepted by the school and students who cancel the contract by notifying the school within three business days are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid. If any students withdraw after three business days, but before commencement of classes, are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid including the registration fee in excess of $10. In the case of students withdrawing after commencement of classes, the school will retain a cancellation fee plus a percentage of tuition and fees, which is based on the percentage of contact hours attended, as described in the table below. The refund is based on the last date of recorded attendance. Veteran entitled upon withdrawal/termination Refund 10% of program completed 90% Refunded 20% of program completed 80% Refunded 30% of program completed 70% Refunded 40% of program completed 60% Refunded 50% of program completed 50% Refunded 60% of program completed 40% Refunded 70% of program completed 30% Refunded 80% of program completed 20% Refunded 90% of program completed 10% Refunded v The student may cancel this contract at any time prior to close of the third business day after signing the enrollment agreement. v The official date of termination for refund purposes is the last date of recorded attendance. All refunds will be made within 30 days from the date of termination. v The student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid if the school discontinues a course/program within a period of time a student could have reasonably completed it, except that this provision shall not apply in the event the school ceases operation. v Complaints, which cannot be resolved by direct negotiation between the student and the school, may be filed with the Division of Private Occupational Schools of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. The Division shall not consider any claim that is filed more than two years after the date the student discontinues his/her training at the school. 13

Disclosure Statement Accounting & Business School of the Rockies and its operations comply with the standards established under law for occupational instruction by private occupational schools. Course instruction is updated annually and is subject to continuing review. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS- CLASSROOM Fundamentals of Accounting (FA) (48 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: None Starting a Proprietorship: Changes that affect the Accounting Equation Analyzing transactions into Debit and Credit parts Journalizing Transactions Posting to the General Ledger Cash Control Systems Worksheet for a Service Business Financial Statements for a Proprietorship Recording Adjusting & Closing Entries for a Service Business 10 Key Calculators (10K) (24 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: None Journalizing Purchases and Cash Payments Journalizing Sales & Cash Receipts Special Journals Posting to General and Subsidiary Ledgers Preparing Payroll Records Payroll Accounting, Taxes and Reports Distributing Dividends / Preparing Worksheets for a Merchandising Business Financial Statements for a Corporation Recording Adjusting & Closing Entries for a Corporation Developing the 10 Key Touch Method Addition, Subtraction Non Add Key, Decimal Point, Alignment Multiplication, Division Memory, Grand Total Multiple Operations, Multifactor, Negative Multiplications Microsoft Excel Level 1 (E1) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: None Getting started with Excel Performing calculations in an excel worksheet Modifying an Excel worksheet Modifying the appearance of a worksheet Managing an Excel Workbook Printing an Excel workbook 14

Microsoft Excel Level 2 (E2) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: - Microsoft Excel Level 1 Calculating data with advanced formulas Organizing worksheets and table data Presenting data using charts Analyzing data using pivot tables, slicers and pivot charts Inserting graphic objects Customizing and enhancing the excel environment Microsoft Excel Level 3 (E3) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: - Microsoft Excel Level 1 and 2 Understanding Macros and VBA Creating Excel Databases Using pivot tables, styles an outlines Advanced formatting and analysis tools Workgroup Collaboration Microsoft Word Level 1 (W1) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: None Getting started with Word Editing text in a Word document Modifying the Appearance of text Inserting characters and objects Organizing data in tables Proofing a document Controlling the appearance of pages Printing documents Microsoft Word Level 2 (W2) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: - Microsoft Word Level 1 Managing lists Customizing tables and charts Customized formats with styles/themes Modifying pictures Creating customized graphic elements Inserting content using quick parts Controlling text flow Templates to automate document creation Automating mail merge Using Macros to automate tasks 15

Microsoft Word Level 3 (W3) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: - Microsoft Word Level 1 and 2 Using Word with other programs Collaborating on documents Managing document versions Adding reference marks and notes Simplifying the use of long documents Securing a document Creating forms Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 (P1) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: None Understanding PowerPoint presentations. Create, open, save, and close presentations. Use the PowerPoint Window to move around in a presentation and work with presentation views Insert, rearrange, copy and delete slides within a presentation and move, copy and import slides between presentations Format and edit objects in presentations. Microsoft Outlook Level 1 (O1) (12 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisite: None Navigating the Outlook screens Setting up and using Email Managing Contacts Understanding the Outlook calendar How to handle notes, tasks and the journal QuickBooks (QB) (48 Contact Hours) Course Prerequisites: Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting. Create a new company Set up inventory Customized sales forms Accounts receivable Accounts payable Bank reconciliation Track credit card transactions Payroll taxes and tax liabilities Tracking your tax liabilities Customized reports and graphs COURSE FEES: Total tuition, books and materials: $1,450.00 16

SCHOOL CALENDAR ABSR will be closed on the following dates in 2015. Dates for Calendar year 2016 will be provided as an addendum in November 2016. 2015 School Closures Holiday May 25 th Memorial Day July 3 rd 4 th of July September 7 th Labor Day November 11 th Veterans Day November 26 th and 27 th Thanksgiving Day December 18 th 31 st Holiday Break 17