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Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: ACNT-1303- Section: 01 Introduction to Accounting I |
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| Instructor | Tamalla Jones | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading (PSLO ALPHA), measured by pre-post exam 2. Define accounting terminology (PSLO ALPHA), measured by embedded exam questions 3. Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll (PSLO 2), measured by embedded exam questions 4. Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment (PSLO 2), measured by application rubric 5. Complete the accounting cycle (PSLO 2), measured by application rubric or quiz 6. Prepare financial statements (PSLO 2), measured by application rubric or embedded exam questions 7. Proofread accounting records (PSLO 4), measured by application rubric |
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| Core Objectives |
1. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading (PSLO ALPHA), measured by pre-post exam 2. Define accounting terminology (PSLO ALPHA), measured by embedded exam questions 3. Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll (PSLO 2), measured by embedded exam questions 4. Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment (PSLO 2), measured by application rubric 5. Complete the accounting cycle (PSLO 2), measured by application rubric or quiz 6. Prepare financial statements (PSLO 2), measured by application rubric or embedded exam questions 7. Proofread accounting records (PSLO 4), measured by application rubric |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills – Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills – Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills – Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions. |
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| Textbooks | College Accounting, by Heintz 22nd Edition, ISBN: 978-1-305-66618-4 | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 Course Introduction, Syllabus Test, and Course Pretest Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting Week 2 Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting Week 3 Chapter 2: Analyzing Transactions: The Accounting Equation Week 4 Chapter 2: Analyzing Transactions: The Accounting Equation Week 5 Chapter 3: The Double Entry Framework Week 6 Chapter 3: The Double Entry Framework Week 7 Chapter 4: Journalizing and Posting Transactions Week 8 Chapter 4: Journalizing and Posting Transactions Week 9 Chapter 5: Adjusting Entries and the Worksheet Week 10 Chapter 5: Adjusting Entries and the Worksheet Week 11 Chapter 6: Financial Statements and the Closing Process Week 12 Chapter 6: Financial Statements and the Closing Process Week 13 Chapter 7: Accounting for Cash Week 14 Chapter 7: Accounting for Cash Week 15 Review: Review Week 16 Final Final (Dec. 12, 2018, Chapters 6-7) |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Course Introduction, Syllabus Test, and Course Pretest Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting Week 2 Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting Week 3 Chapter 2: Analyzing Transactions: The Accounting Equation Week 4 Chapter 2: Analyzing Transactions: The Accounting Equation (Wed. Sept. 19, 2018 Test 1 Chapter 1-2) Week 5 Chapter 3: The Double Entry Framework Week 6 Chapter 3: The Double Entry Framework Week 7 Chapter 4: Journalizing and Posting Transactions Week 8 Chapter 4: Journalizing and Posting Transactions (Wed. Oct. 17, 2018 Test 2 Chapters 3-4) Week 9 Chapter 5: Adjusting Entries and the Worksheet Week 10 Chapter 5: Adjusting Entries and the Worksheet Week 11 Chapter 6: Financial Statements and the Closing Process (Wed. Nov. 07, 2018 Test 3 Chapters 5) Week 12 Chapter 6: Financial Statements and the Closing Process Week 13 Chapter 7: Accounting for Cash Week 14 Chapter 7: Accounting for Cash Week 15 Review: Review Week 16 Final Final (Dec. 12, 2018, Chapters 6-7) |
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| Final Exam Date | December 12, 2018 - 8:00 AM Through December 12, 2018 - 10:30 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Test 60% Homework & Projects 25% Final Exam 15% |
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| Attendance Policy |
Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance daily. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. The instructor reserves the right to drop any student missing more than two weeks of class (six MWF classes, four TR classes, and two weeks with no online class or lab participation). Quizzes may be given at the beginning of the class period. Students coming in to class late will not be allowed to take quizzes already turned in. A grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz. Tardiness is not acceptable. Frequent tardiness to class will result in a meeting between the student and instructor. Continued tardiness will result in a ten-point penalty on the student’s final course grade. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class; student assignments coming in late will be assessed a penalty, even if the student arrives to class late and turns in work. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent from the previous class meeting. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||