Business Bookkeeping CFM 38/$305 Bookkeeping and A hands-on practical approach that provides Accountant Assistant students with the skills to be full charge bookkeepers. Topics include the books of This program incorporates a comprehen- original entry: cash receipts and disburse- sive range of instruction that prepares ments, sales, purchase, payroll, petty cash and students for employment in two areas: the general journal; subsidiary ledgers: ac- Business Bookkeeping and Accountant counts receivable, payable, and controls; the Assistant. general ledger and trial balance. Business taxes (payroll, sales and commercial rent) are Students may select individual courses or also included. 4 CEU T complete a certificate program. Sec. 1: Saturdays, Sept. 21-Dec. 7, 9 a.m.- 12 noon, 11 sessions. Angella Bowley, Certificate Programs Lehman College Accounting Dept. The basic Business Bookkeeping Certificate Sec. 2: Wednesdays, Sept. 25-Jan. 8, 7-9:45 Program prepares students to be full charge p.m., 12 sessions. Kenneth G. Williams, bookkeepers. Students must apply for the manager of general accounting, Columbia program (see page 5), complete three required University. courses with a grade of “C” or better and attend at least 80 percent of class meetings for Introduction to Microcomputing each course. For the advanced Accountant EDP 07/$305 (see page 16) Assistant Certificate, students must apply for the program (see page 5), complete six Microsoft Excel required courses with a grade of “C” or better CFM 47/$305 and attend at least 80 percent of class meet- Learn to create a spreadsheet using Microsoft ings for each course. Full charge bookkeepers Excel. Topics covered include building entering the Accountant Assistant Certificate formulas, copying and moving techniques, Program are exempt from CFM 38: Bookkeep- formatting, and saving and printing files. ing. Those individuals who can submit More advanced topics include building evidence in the form of transcripts or employ- multiple-sheet files, creating graphs, and using ers’ verification of equivalent course(s) or Excel functions. Enrollment limited: one stu- experience are also exempt from CFM 38. dent per PC. (Prerequisite: EDP 07: Introduc- BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING tion to Microcomputing or equivalent course CERTIFICATE PROGRAM or experience.) 3 CEU T D Required Courses Sec. 1: Saturdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 23, 11:35 CFM 38 Bookkeeping a.m.-2:05 p.m., 10 sessions. Instructor: TBA EDP 07 Introduction to Microcomputing Sec. 2: Wednesdays, Sept. 25-Dec. 11, 6:30- CFM 47 Microsoft Excel 9 p.m., 10 sessions. Instructor: TBA ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT Fundamentals of Accounting CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CFM 43/$360 Completion of the three courses listed above in addition to the following: Accounting principles and practices leading to the preparation and analysis of financial CFM 43 Fundamentals of Accounting statements. Topics include accounting for in- CFM 39 Computer Applications in ventories, plant assets, notes receivable and Accounting payable, partnership and corporation account- CFM 46 Introduction to Individual Taxation ing, and interpretation of financial statements. (Prerequisite: CFM 38 or permission of the program coordinator.) 5 CEU T Wednesdays, Sept. 25-Jan. 22, 6:30-9:20 p.m., 14 sessions. Angella Bowley (see CFM 38, sec. 1 above). Guarantee yourself a space in the course of your choice by registering early. In order for us to hold a course we must first meet registration mini- mums. If you don’t want to see your course cancelled, don’t wait until the T Textbook to be brought to first day of the class to register. class meeting D 3 1/2 inch HD diskette to be brought to first class meeting 6 7 Computer Applications in Accounting Small Business CFM 39/$395 Management Featuring extensive hands-on experience on In the present increasingly complex busi- PCs, this course emphasizes a realistic ness environment, starting and staying in approach to automated office procedures: business have become more challenging general ledger; accounts receivable; accounts than ever. This program is presented in a payable and payroll, using QuickBooks. modular format permitting students to earn Enrollment limited: one student per PC. (Pre- a certificate in one semester. The certificate requisites: CFM 38, CFM 43, EDP 07 or earned upon completion of this program is equivalent course or experience.) Cost of a valuable asset in maximizing opportuni- materials ($25) to be paid at first class meet- ties for obtaining funding or credit. ing. 4.3 CEU D Students may select individual courses or Thursdays, Sept. 26-Dec. 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m., complete the certificate program. 12 sessions. Irwin Winsten, CPA, president, The Software Consultants. Students must apply for the program (see page 5), complete four required courses and Introduction to Individual two elective courses with a grade of “C” or Taxation better and attend at least 80 percent of class CFM 46/$245 meetings for each course. (To be offered in spring 2003) Required Courses SBM 75 How to Get Started SBM 76 Financing the Business RECOMMENDED COURSE SBM 79 Accounting for the Small Business Intermediate Microsoft Excel SBM 83 Marketing/Advertising CFM 48/$305 Elective Courses (To be offered in spring 2003) SBM 84 Purchasing SBM 81 Import/Export Trading EDP 07 Introduction to Microcomputing How to Get Started SBM 75/$120 This introductory course in small business management surveys the various aspects of starting a business. Topics include: what it takes to succeed; legal aspects of the organi- zation; leasing of premises; insurance needs and more. 1.5 CEU D 3 1/2 inch HD diskette to be brought to first class meeting Tuesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 22, 7-9:30 p.m., 5 sessions. Donald Klein, Esq. Financing the Business SBM 76/$120 An in-depth approach to financing the busi- ness: necessary start-up capital; bank financ- ing; factoring; availability of government as- sistance; and the business plan. 1.5 CEU Wednesdays, Sept. 25-Oct. 30, 7-9:30 p.m., 5 sessions. Joseph Vulcano, financing and marketing consultant. FREE CAREER SEMINAR Small Business Management Monday, September 9 7-8:30 p.m. For information call (718) 960-8512 (Continued on next page) 6 7 Small Business Management Accounting for the Small Certificate Program Business SBM 79/$120 in Personal Financial To be successful, the entrepreneur must un- derstand the financial aspects of a business. Planning This course covers record keeping, business and payroll taxes, and an explanation of the A Program Registered with financial statements. 1.5 CEU Certified Financial Planner CFP Wednesdays, Nov. 6-Dec. 11, 7-9:30 p.m., Board of Standards, Inc. 5 sessions. Saul Lieman, CPA. The Certificate Program in Personal Financial Marketing/Advertising Planning presents techniques to formulate and execute comprehensive financial plans that SBM 83/$145 assist clients in accumulating, conserving and For a business to succeed, the entrepreneur transferring personal wealth. This 219-hour must have the “know-how” to market product program consists of the following six courses: or service. This course emphasizes the fol- • Introduction to Financial lowing subjects in a very practical manner: Planning packaging; pricing; targeting the market on which to concentrate; the various forms of • Risk Management advertising; and promotion and distribution. • Investments 1.8 CEU • Tax Planning and Management Tuesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 3, 7-9:30 p.m., • Retirement Planning and Employee 6 sessions. Joseph Vulcano, financing and Benefits marketing consultant. • Estate Planning Purchasing The program is especially recommended for persons in the following fields: retirement SBM 84/$120 planning; accounting; law; banking; financial This course covers fundamental concepts of planning; pension planning; insurance bro- purchasing in today’s economy. Topics in- kerage or sales; real estate brokerage or sales; clude: the steps in the purchasing cycle from mutual fund sales; securities brokerage or start to finish; vendor identification and se- sales. lection; development of specifications; qual- Earn both the Personal Financial Planning ity concepts; pricing considerations; Certificate and CFP™ Certification. negotiations; and ethics in purchasing. 1.5 CEU To earn the Lehman College Personal Finan- cial Planning Certificate, students must com- Mondays, Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 7-9:30 p.m., plete the six courses listed above with a grade 5 sessions. Vincent De Martis, Jr., manager of of “C” or better and attend a minimum of 80 purchasing, binding operations and shipping, percent of class meetings for each course. A H. W. Wilson. maximum of two courses may be taken each Import/Export Trading semester. The program curriculum must be completed in four years. SBM 81/$120 This introductory course acquaints students Lehman College does not certify individuals with the processes of setting up and running to use the CFP™, Certified Financial Plan- ner™ and certification marks. CFP an import/export business. The “language,” ® the terms and procedures involved in inter- certification is granted only by Certified national trade are covered. Risks, financing, Financial Planner Board of Standards to those transportation, cautions, marketing and other persons who, in addition to completing an practical advice are discussed. At the educational requirement such as this CFP conclusion of the course, students will have Board-Registered Program, have met its acquired the basic knowledge to begin a suc- ethics, experience and examination cessful import/export business. 1.5 CEU requirements. Mondays, Nov. 4-Dec. 2, 7-9:30 p.m., 5 sessions. Catherine Doheny, international trade specialist. Introduction to Microcomputing EDP 07/$305 (see page 15) RECOMMENDED COURSES Touring the Internet PCW 15/$50 (see page 14) Microsoft Excel CFM 47/$305 (see page 6) 8 7 Personal Financial Planning Admission Policy Investments PFP 62/$395 Applicants must have completed a minimum Broad overview of subjects basic to an un- of 60 college credits prior to admission. derstanding of the environment and funda- Functional knowledge of financial analysis mentals of investing.