Maricopa Community Colleges  AGB132   20014-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  04/24/01
AGB132      20014-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Agribusiness Accounting and Office Management
Practical uses of accounts and records with emphasis on accounting principles and analysis of the agricultural business. Business management procedures including appointment scheduling, client relations, fees, accounts, and daily bookkeeping. Includes resume writing and interview techniques. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGB132   20014-99999 Agribusiness Accounting and Office Management
1. Explain the importance and purposes of agribusiness records and accounts. (I)
2. Perform single entry accounting for an agricultural application. (II)
3. Define capitol accounts and credit accounts, and give examples of both. (II)
4. Complete a farm/business inventory. (III)
5. Explain how to determine whether to purchase or to rent agribusiness equipment. (III)
6. Calculate budgets for various enterprises. (III)
7. Calculate agribusiness income tax. (IV)
8. Calculate depreciation based on the business inventory. (IV)
9. Demonstrate proper client relations in the office. (V)
10. Demonstrate proper office management procedures. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGB132   20014-99999 Agribusiness Accounting and Office Management
    I. Agribusiness Center
        A. Importance of records and accounts
        B. Types and uses of records and accounts
      II. Accounting for the Agribusiness
          A. Single entry accounting
          B. Capital accounts
          C. Credit accounts
        III. Production and Statistical Record
            A. Inventory
            B. Equipment purchase vs. rental
            C. Budgets for various enterprises
          IV. Analysis of the Agribusiness
              A. Income tax management
              B. Depreciation methods
            V. Client Relations
                A. Crisis intervention
                B. Safety
                C. Quality control
                D. Emergencies
                E. Education
                F. Business letters, reports and handouts
                G. Appointments
                H. Telephone contacts
                I. Communication skills
              VI. Office Management
                  A. Filing reports
                  B. Record keeping
                  C. Shipment of samples
                  D. Maintenance equipment
                  E. Office cleanliness and order
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