Introduction to Accounting I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor
Carol Carter (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
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Course
ACNT-1303-001 Introduction to Accounting I
Prerequisites
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
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College Accounting (Chapters 1-12), 5th Edition, Paradigm Publishing
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ISBN: 978-0-76383-495-1
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College Accounting (Chapters 1-12) Study Guide & Working Papers, 5th Edition, Paradigm Publishing
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ISBN: 978-0-76383-491-3
Supplies
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Textbooks - College Accounting (Chapters 1-12), 5th Edition, Paradigm Publishing
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\ College Accounting (Chapters 1-12) Study GuiStudent 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.
- Define accounting terminology.
- Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment.
- Complete the accounting cycle.
- Prepare financial statements.
- Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll.
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Grading Criteria
GRADING SCALE: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING 1303-001
Attendance (5%)
___ August 27 ___ October 1 ___ November 5
___ September 3 ___ October 8 ___ Novemer 12
___ September 10 ___ October 15 ___ November 19
___ September 17 ___ October 22 ___ December 3
___ September 24 ___ October 29Attendance Average .05 X ___ = _____
Homework (10%) .10 X ___ = _____
Weekly Tests (15%)
___ Chapter 1 ___ Chapter 4 ___ Chapter 7
___ Chapter 2 ___ Chapter 5 ___ Chapter 8
___ Chapter 3 ___ Chapter 6 ___ Chapter 9Weekly Test Average .15 X ___ = _____
Major Exams (30%)
_____ Major Test on Chapters 1-3
_____ Major Test on Chapters 4-5
_____ Major Test on Chapters 6-10Major Exams Average .30 X ___ = _____
Comprehensive Review Problems (25%)
_____ Comprehensive Review Problem #1, p. 213-214
_____ Problem 8-5A, Page 376-377
_____ Comprehensive Review Problem #2, p. 499-502Comprehensive Review Problems Average .25 X ___ = _____
Comprehensive Final (15%)
Chapters 1-10 Comprehensive Final .15 X ___ = _____
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 alot 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 as 5% of your grade.
Calendar
REMINDER: Staple all papers in order to be sure your name and class number are written at the top.
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING 1303-001
THURSDAYS, 7:00 – 9:45 PM
FALL, 2015AUGUST 27—IN CLASS
____ Meet and Greet
____Discuss Needed Supplies
____Review of Syllabus
____Discuss Grading System
____Discuss Other Miscellaneous Items
____Discuss Introductory Pages 1-7HOMEWORK DUE ON SEPTEMBER 3
____Read Chapter 1, The Nature of Accounting
____ Get Textbook, workbook, and all needed supplies
SEPTEMBER 3—IN CLASS
____Discuss Chapter 1
_____Discuss Use of Check Sheets and Weekly Test
_____Discuss Use of Study Partner CD
_____Chapter 1 Review Quizzes & Exercises if time allowsHOMEWORK DUE ON SEPTEMBER 10
_____Exercise 1-1, p. 41
_____Exercise 1-2
_____Exercise 1-3
_____Exercise 1-4
_____Exercise 1-5
_____Exercise 1-6
_____Exercise 1-7
_____Exercise 1-8
_____Case Problem, Group A, Problem 1-1A
_____Case Problem, Group A, Problem 1-2A
_____Case Problem, Group A, Problem 1-4A
_____Read Chapter 2, Recording Business Transactions
_____Study for Weekly Test on Chapter 1
SEPTEMBER 10—IN CLASS
____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____10’ Q & A Session on Chapter 1
_____Discuss Chapter 2
_____Weekly Test on Chapter 1 @ 9:15 pm (Turn in by 9:50 pm)HOMEWORK DUE ON SEPTEMBER 17
_____Exercise 2-1
_____Exercise 2-2
_____Exercise 2-3 (Skip 2-4)
_____Exercise 2-5
_____Exercise 2-6
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 2-1
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 2-2
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 2-3 (Skip Case Problem 2-4)
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 2-5
_____Read Chapter 3, Starting the Accounting Cycle for a Service Business
SEPTEMBER 17—IN CLASS
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 1—discuss
_____10’ Q & A Session on Chapter 2
_____Discuss Chapter 3
_____Weekly Test on Chapter 2 @ 9:15 pm (Turn in by 9:50 pm)HOMEWORK DUE ON SEPTEMBER 24
_____Exercise 3-1
_____Exercise 3-2
_____Exercise 3-3
_____Exercise 3-4
_____Exercise 3-5
_____Exercise 3-6
_____Exercise 3-7
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 3-1
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 3-2
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 3-3
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 3-4
_____Read Chapter 4, The Accounting Cycle Continued, Worksheet, Financial Statements, Adjusting Entries
SEPTEMBER 24—IN CLASS
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 2—discuss
_____10’ Q & A Session on Chapter 3
_____Discuss Chapter 4
_____Weekly Test on Chapter 3 @ 9:15 pm (Turn in by 9:50 pm)HOMEWORK DUE ON OCTOBER 1
_____Exercise 4-1
_____Exercise 4-2
_____Exercise 4-3
_____Exercise 4-4
_____Exercise 4-5
_____Exercise 4-6
_____Exercise 4-7
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 4-1
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 4-2
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 4-3
_____Read Chapter 5, Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Service Business
_____Study for Major Test #1 on Chapters 1-3
OCTOBER 1—IN CLASS
_____Tutoring for Major Test #1 on Chapters 1-3 (6:00 pm – 6:45 pm)
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 3—discuss
_____10’ Q & A Session on Chapter 4
_____(7:30 – 9:00) Take Major Test #1 and Take a Break (Be back in class at 8:55 pm)
_____Discuss Chapter 5, Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Service Business until 9:45 pmHOMEWORK DUE ON OCTOBER 8
_____Take home Weekly Test on Chapter 4
_____Exercise 5-1
_____Exercise 5-2
_____Exercise 5-3
_____Exercise 5-4
_____Exercise 5-5 (Skip Exercise 5-6)
_____Exercise 5-7
_____Exercise 5-8
______Case Problem Group A, Problem 5-3
______Read Chapter 6, Internal Control and Accounting for Cash
OCTOBER 8—IN CLASS
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Turn in Weekly Test on Chapter 4
_____Return Major Test #1, Discuss
_____Complete Chapter 5 Discussion
_____Discuss Comprehensive Review Problem #1, p. 213-214 (Due October 23)
_____Begin our discussion of Chapter 6
_____Take Weekly Test on Chapter 5 at 9:15 pm (Turn in by 9:50 pm)HOMEWORK DUE ON OCTOBER 15
_____Work on Comprehensive Review Problem #1, p. 213-214 (Bring questions to class—(Help from 6:00– 6:55 pm before class next week.)
_____Study for Major Test #2—Chapters 4 and 5Do the problems for the part of the lesson that has been covered:
_____Exercise 6-1
_____Exercise 6-2
_____Exercise 6-3
_____Exercise 6-4
_____Exercise 6-5
_____Exercise 6-6
_____Exercise 6-7
_____Exercise 6-8
_____Exercise 6-9
_____Exercise 6-10
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 6-3
_____Case Problem Group A Problem 6-4
OCTOBER 15—IN CLASS
_____Tutoring for Major Test #2 on Chapters 4-5 and Comprehensive Review Problem #1
(6:00 pm – 6:55 pm)
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 4
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 5
_____Take Questions for Test on Chapters 4-5
_____(7:30 – 9:00) Take Major Test #2 and Take a Break (Be back in class at 8:55 pm)
_____Complete the Discussion on Chapter 6
_____Work on Comprehensive Review Problem until 9:45 pm unless already turned inHOMEWORK DUE ON OCTOBER 22
_____Complete Comprehensive Review Problem #1
_____Complete any homework on Chapters 1-5 that you are behind on—deadline is October 23
_____Finish the rest of the assignments for Chapter 6 (see list above)
_____Read Chapter 7, Accounting for a Merchandising Business, Purchases and Cash Payments
OCTOBER 22—IN CLASS
_____Turn in Comprehensive Review Problem #1 and take Audit Test
_____Turn in all homework and Check Sheets not already turned in for Chapters 1-5 (Deadline)
_____Turn in homework and Check Sheets for Chapter 6
_____Return Major Test #2 and Discuss
_____Discuss Chapter 7, Part I
_____Take Weekly Test on Chapter 6 @ 9:15 pm (Turn in by 9:50 pm)
OCTOBER 29—IN CLASS
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 6
_____Complete Discussion of Chapter 7HOMEWORK DUE ON NOVEMBER 5
_____Exercise 7-1
_____Exercise 7-2
_____Exercise 7-4
_____Exercise 7-7
_____Case Problem Group A, Problem 7-2
_____Case Problem Group A, Problem 7-3
_____Case Problem Group A, Problem 7-4
_____Case Problem Group A, Problem 7-5
_____Read Chapter 8, Accounting for a Merchandising Business, Sales and Cash Receipts
NOVEMBER 5—IN CLASS
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____15’ Q & A Session for Chapter 7
_____Take Weekly Test on Chapter 7 (45’)
_____Discuss Chapter 8HOMEWORK DUE ON NOVEMBER 12
_____Exercise 8-1
_____Exercise 8-4
_____Exercise 8-6
_____Exercise 8-7
_____Exercise 8-8
_____Exercise 8-10
_____Case Problem Group A, Problem 8-1
_____Case Problem Group A, Problem 8-2
_____Start Case Problem 8-5, p. 376-377, Due November 20
_____Read Chapter 9, Worksheet and Adjustments for a Merchandising Business
NOVEMBER 12—IN CLASS
_____Tutoring Before class on Case Problem 8-5A, p. 376-377 (6:00 pm – 6:45 pm)
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 7
_____10’ Q & A Session for Chapter 8
_____Take Weekly Test on Chapter 8 (45’)
_____Discuss Chapter 9
_____Take Questions on Case Problem 8-5A--Due November 20
HOMEWORK DUE ON NOVEMBER 19
_____Case Problem 8-5A
_____All work for Chapters 6, 7, 8 which has not been turned in yet
_____Exercise 9-1
_____Exercise 9-2
_____Exercise 9-3
_____Exercise 9-4
_____Exercise 9-5
_____Exercise 9-6
_____Case Problem Group A, Problem 9-4
_____Read Chapter 10, Financial Statements and Closing Entries for a Merchandising Business
_____Start on Comprehensive Review Problem #2, p. 499-502 (Due December 4)
NOVEMBER 19—IN CLASS
_____Tutoring Before class on Case Problem 8-5A (6:00 pm – 6:55 pm
_____Turn in Case Problem 8-5A and take Audit Test
_____Turn in all homework and Check Sheets not already turned in for Chapters 6-8 (Deadline)
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Return Weekly Test on Chapter 8
_____10’ Q & A for Chapter 9
_____Discuss Chapter 10___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOVEMBER 26—THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY—NO CLASS TONIGHT
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HOMEWORK DUE ON DECEMBER 3
_____Take Home Weekly Test for Chapter 9
_____Complete Comprehensive Review Problem #2, p. 499-502
_____Exercise 10-1
_____Exercise 10-2
_____Exercise 10-3
_____Exercise 10-4
_____Exercise 10-5
_____Exercise 10-6
_____Exercise 10-8
_____Study for Major Test #3 (Chapters 6-10)
DECEMBER 3—IN CLASS
_____Turn in Comprehensive Review Problem #2 and Take Audit Test
_____Turn in Homework and Check Sheets
_____Turn in Take Home Weekly Test on Chapter 9
_____In-class review for Major Test #3 on Chapters 6-10
_____Major Test #3HOMEWORK DUE ON DECEMBER 10
_____Review for Final on Chapters 1-10
_____Turn in checksheets for Chapters 9 & 10
_____Complete any homework not turned in for Chapters 9 and 10
DECEMBER 10 IN CLASS
_____ Take FinalAdditional Information
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