Michael Kane
Principal Lecturer
Department of Business Studies
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
585-286-4605
Office Location
60-2779
Michael Kane
Principal Lecturer
Department of Business Studies
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Education
BS, MS, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS, Gallaudet University
585-286-4605
Currently Teaching
NACC-130
Personal Finance
3 Credits
This course provides students with information and resources needed to understand the creation and implementation of a budget, use of credit and borrowing money responsibly, financial rights and ways to safeguard their money, and factors used to determine their readiness to buy a home or make other major purchases. Information on financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and savings and loan organizations will also be covered. This course will provide students with basic financial literacy so they can develop sound financial management of their personal income as well as an understanding of the economic events that can influence their financial well being and society as a whole.
NACC-203
Accounting 3
3 Credits
This final course in this sequence primarily focuses on Cost Accounting including manufacturing statements, cost theory, integration of materials, labor and overhead, average and FIFO process costing methods, equivalent units, multiple products, changes in units, budgeting, cost classification and computerized applications. Providing students with an opportunity to reinforce and apply accounting skills previously learned. Through comprehensive research, they will be able to review and analyze financial data to see the impact on managerial decisions. Students complete a simulation project.
NACC-208
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
3 Credits
This course offers a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this specialized area of accounting. This course prepares students to become proficient in bookkeeping while using advanced accounting software. Students will gain skills in managing financial transactions, maintaining records, and how to contribute to the financial health of a business.
NAST-160
Fundamentals of Spreadsheet Applications
3 Credits
Emphasis will be on creating, formatting, and enhancing worksheets; creating and applying formulas and functions; building and formatting charts; using What-If analysis and creating templates. Upon completion, students will be able to design and enhance basic spreadsheets.