ACCT06033 2016 Accounting and Payroll Software
The module introduces the student to basic functionality of accounting and payroll software.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Complete basic transactions using accounting information software
Generate and analyse periodic accounting reports
Identify information requirements for payroll calculation and prepare manual payroll calculations
Process payroll transactions and generate periodic reports using payroll software
Explain how integrated accounting software can add value to a business
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lecture Strategy used to introduce each topic to students. It is used as a means of conveying information on a new topic to students.
Active Learning - Students participate in projects where they capture transactions using software. The projects simulate transactions encountered in a workplace situation and provide students with the opportunity to gain experience and confidence on software used in the workplace. This aims to improve students' understanding and retention of information and can be very effective in developing higher order cognitive skills such as problem solving and critical thinking.
Discussion Strategies where students are engaged in discussion to deepen their learning and motivation by propelling them to develop their own views and hear their own voices. It provides a good environment for interaction and is the first step in encouraging students to talk.
Module Assessment Strategies
Projects and MCQ's
Repeat Assessments
Projects and MCQ's
Indicative Syllabus
Set up company details, create customer and supplier accounts, capture daybook transactions, prepare bank reconciliation statement and generate VAT return.
Process the correction of input errors and review how the software tracks corrections of errors.
Generate and analyse periodic accounting reports including aged debtors / creditors listing, financial statements, bank reconciliation and VAT return.
Identify the information required to calculate employee pay.
Prepare manual payroll calculations.
Set up company details, create new employees, enter timesheets and process payroll using software.
Generate and review periodic payroll reports including gross to nett pay, payslips and P30’s.
Identify and discuss web based supports.
Discuss benefits of integrated accounting software.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Practical Evaluation Accounting Software | Continuous Assessment | Project | 30 % | Week 7 | 1,2 |
2 | Practical Evaluation Payroll Software | Continuous Assessment | Project | 25 % | Week 11 | 3,4 |
3 | Multiple Choice Moodle Quiz | Continuous Assessment | Multiple Choice | 20 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
4 | Assignment Integrated Accounting Software | Continuous Assessment | Written Report | 25 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Computer Laboratory | Lecture | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List

2015-10-15 Frank Wood's Business Accounting Pearson Education Limited
ISBN 1292084669 ISBN-13 9781292084664
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Module Resources
Alan Sangster, 2015 Frank Wood's Business Accounting Pearson Education Limited
Part 4 - Computerised Accounting
http://archive.sage.ie/downloads/pdf/TASBooks v2 - upgrade from TAS BOOKS 2 or TAS BOOKS 3 v7 IE .pdf
http://www.sage.ie/software-and-services/payroll
- Accounting Software Manual
- Payroll Software Manual
ACCT06033 Accounting & Payroll or ACCT06030 Financial Accounting 2 : Students must select one of these modules as a mandatory module in semester 2.