Introduction to Accounting I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

ACNT-1303-001 Introduction to Accounting I

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Course Description

A study of analyzing, classifying and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation and payroll.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ College Accounting (Chapters 1-12), 5th Edition, Paradigm Publishing
\ ISBN:  978-0-76383-495-1

\ College Accounting (Chapters 1-12) Study Guide & Working Papers, 5th Edition, Paradigm Publishing
\ ISBN:  978-0-76383-491-3

Supplies

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1. \ Textbooks - College Accounting (Chapters 1-12), 5^th Edition, Paradigm Publishing
   \ ISBN:  978-0-76383-495-1  and
   \ College Accounting (Chapters 1-12) Study Gui

   Student Performance

   \ The student will define accounting terminology; analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment; complete the accounting cycle; prepare financial statements, and apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll.

   \ The student will be able to complete satisfactorily all of the listed Performance Learning Objectives with a competency level based on the completion of requierd examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructors grading scale.

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   1. \ Define accounting terminology. *(C5, C6)
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   2. \ Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. *(C5, C6, C7, C8, F1, F3, F4, F5, F8, F9, F12, F17)
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   3. \ Complete the accounting cycle. *(C5, C6, C7, C8, C1, F3, F4, F5, F8, F9, F12, F17)
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   4. \ Prepare financial statements. *(C5, C6, C7, C8, F1, F3, F4, F5, F8, F9, F12, F17)
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   5. \ Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll. *C5, C6, C7, C8, F1, F3, F4, F5, F8, F9, F12, F17)
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      \ *(Refers to SCANS--the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The SCANS will be explained by your instructor at the first class meeting).
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   Grading Criteria

   Grading Scale: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 0-59 = F
   
   Evaluation:
   20% = Attendance
   20% = Homework (Problem "A's")
   20% = Major Exams
   20% = Comprehensive Review Problems
   20% = Comprehensive Final
   
   100% = Final Course Grade

   Attendance

   \ Employees in the business world are expected to be at work promptly each day; therefore, students in business classes are expected to be in class promptly each evening.  This class meets one time each week.  We have a lot to cover every evening.  Please be in your seat and ready to learn by 6:55 pm each evening.  Class will start promptly at 7:00 pm.  Your attendance in this class is counted at 5% of your grade.
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   Calendar

   Introduction to Accounting I
   Lesson Schedule, 2011FA

   Week of:

   August 25	Orientation Introduce Major Accounting Concepts Read Introductory Pages and Chapter 1
   September 1	Discuss Chapter 1 Assignment:  Quick Practice 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-8, 1-9                         Exercises 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7                         Problems 1-1A, 1-3A
   September 8	Continue Study of Chapter 1 Principles Introduce Chapter 2 Assignment:  Study Chapter 2                         Quick Practice 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-6, 2-7
   September 15	Discuss Chapter 2 in More Detail Assignment:  Exercises 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-6                         Problems 2-1A, 2-4A, 2-5A                         Study Chapter 3
   September 22	Discuss Chapter 3 Assignment:  Quick Practice 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 3-10                         Exercises 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 (in class), 3-5, 3-6                         Problems 3-1A, 3-3A, 3-5A                         Study for Exam Over Chapters 1, 2, 3                         Read Chapter 4
   September 29	Major Exam over Chapters 1, 2, and 3 Discuss Chapter 4 Assignment:  Quick Practice 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 4-11                         Exercises 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7                         Problems 4-1A, 4-2A, 4-3A, 4-4A, 4-5A                         Study Chapter 5
   October 6	Discuss Chapter 5 Assignment:  Quick Practice 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 5-10                        Exercises 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8                        Problems 5-1A, 5-3A, 5-4A, 5-5A                       Comprehensive Problem 1, due October 20                       Study Chapter 6
   October 13	Discuss Chapter 6 Assignment:  Quick Practice 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7, 6-8                         Exercises 6-1, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10                         Problems 6-3A, 6-4A                         Study for Major Exam Over Chapters 4-6                         Study Chapter 7

   October 20	Discuss Chapter 7 Assignment:  Quick Practice 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-5, 7-6, 7-7, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-12                         Exercises 7-5, 7-6, 7-7                         Comprehensive Problem 1 is Due October 20                         Study for Exam Over Chapters 4, 5, and 6                         Read Chapter 8
   October 27	Major Exam over Chapters 4, 5, and 6 Discuss Chapter 8 Assignment:  Quick Practice 8-1, 8-2, 8-3,8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, 8-9,8-10, 8-11                         Exercises 8-1, 8-3, 8-4                         Study Chapter 9
   November 3	Discuss Chapter 9 Assignment:  In Class                         Read Chapter 10
   November 10	Major Exam over Chapters 7-10 Discuss Chapter 10 Assignment:  In Class                        Comprehensive Problem 2, Due November 17                        Study Chapter 11
   November 17	Discuss Chapter 11 Assignment:  Quick Practice 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6, 11-7                         Exercises 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6                         Problems 11-1, 11-2, 11-3A, 11-4A                         Study Chapter 12 Discuss Chapter 12 Assignment:  Quick Practice 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, 12-6, 12-7, 12-8, 12-9                          Exercises 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, 12-6, 12-7                          Problems 12-1A, 12-2A, 12-3A, 12-4A                          Comprehensive Problem 3 Due December 1
   November 24	Thanksgiving Holiday
   December 1	Work on Comprehensive Problem 3 Review for Final Exam over Chapters 10, 11, and 12 Assignment:  Study for Final Exam                         Comprehensive Problem 3 Due
   December 8	Final Exam over Chapters 11 and 12; Dutton Hall 104; 7:00-9:00p.m.

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