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Introduction to Accounting I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor

Regina Vieth (Curriculum Vitae)

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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 reconciliations 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

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

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  1. \ Textbooks - College Accounting (Chapters 1-12), 5th 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.

    By the end of the semester, the student will be able to complete satisfactorily all of the Learning Outcomes (Minimum Competencies) with a competency level based on the completion of required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructor’s grading scale in the Office Administration Department.

    1. Define accounting terminology.
    2. Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment.
    3. Complete the accounting cycle. 
    4. Prepare financial statements. 
    5. Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll.

    END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES:  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.

    Students Rights and Responsibilities

    Student Rights and Responsibilities

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    If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

    Expected Student Behavior

    \ See the Office Administration Department Policy distributed by your instructor the first day of class.

    Grading Criteria

    \ Grading Scale: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 0-59 = F
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    \ 20% = Attendance
    \ 20% = Homework (Problem "A's")
    \ 20% = Major Exams
    \ 20% = Comprehensive Review Problems
    \ 20% = Comprehensive Final
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    \ 100% = Final Course Grade
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    \ Students are required to take tests and submit homework assignments according to the Course Schedule. If a student misses a scheduled deadline, ten points will be deducted per day; i.e., one day late = -10 points, two days late = - 20 points, three days late = - 30 points, etc.

    Attendance

    \ See the Office Administration Department Policy distributed by your instructor the first day of class.

    Calendar

    Introduction to Accounting I
    Lesson Schedule, 2014SP

    Week of:

    Jan. 22

     

    Orientation
    Introduce Major Accounting Concepts
    Read Introductory Pages and Chapter 1

    Jan. 27, 29


     

    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, 1-4A, 1-5A

    Feb. 3, 5


     

    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

    Feb. 10, 12


     

    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

    Feb. 17, 19




     

    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

    Feb. 24, 26




     

    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

    Mar. 3, 5




     

    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 March 25
                          Study Chapter 6

    Mar. 10-16

    SPRING BREAK

    Mar. 17, 19




     

    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

    Mar. 24, 26




     

    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 March 25
                            Study for Exam Over Chapters 4, 5, and 6
                            Read Chapter 8

    Mar. 31, April 2



     

    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

    April 7, 9

     

    Discuss Chapter 9
    Assignment:  In Class
                            Read Chapter 10

    April 14, 16



     

    Major Exam over Chapters 7-10
    Discuss Chapter 10
    Assignment:  In Class
                           Comprehensive Problem 2, Due April 22
                           Study Chapter 11

    April 21, 23



     

    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

    April 28, 30


     

     

    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 May 8

    May 5, 7


     

    Work on Comprehensive Problem 3
    Review for Final Exam over Chapters 10, 11, and 12
    Assignment:  Study for Final Exam
                            Comprehensive Problem 3 Due May 8

    May 14

    Final Exam over Chapters 11 and 12; BYRD 406; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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