Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: ACNT-1311- Section: 71
Introduction to Computerized Accounting 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Tamalla Jones
E-mailgreentd1@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6381
Office
Location:Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201
Hours:Virtual Office Hours By Appointment
Department
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
E-mail:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381

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Course Information
Description Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package.
Prerequisites ACCT 2301
Learning Outcomes 1.    Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 1, ALPHA) Measured by embedded questions in tests, homework, quizzes, pretest and post-test.

2.    Explain the components of general ledger software. Proofreading accounting records. (PSLO 1, 2) Measured by embedded questions in tests and quizzes.

3.    Utilize accounting application software to perform accounting tasks. Maintain records and prepare and analyze reports for a business entity. (PSLO 2, 3) Measured by embedded questions in tests and quizzes.

4.    Perform entry level payroll functions. (PSLO 3, 4) Measured by embedded questions in tests and quizzes.

5.    Complete a comprehensive accounting project. (PSLO 4) Measured by embedded questions in tests and quizzes.
Core Objectives ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material by using appropriate reading and vocabulary strategies.

PSLO 1: Demonstrates legal and ethical behavior; interpersonal and teamwork skills; and appropriate written and verbal skills; define accounting terminology; list the functions of accounting; and record transactions in the basic accounting equation.

PSLO 2: Utilize application software to perform accounting tasks; maintain records and prepare and analyze reports for a business entity; explain the components of general ledger software.

PSLO 3: Compute income tax liability; prepare forms; research and report on various tax issues; identify signs of occupational fraud; and explain anti-fraud prevention methods.

PSLO 4: Apply accounting concepts and budgeting techniques to analyze and interpret information; interpret costs and managerial accounting systems; recognize, solve, and apply accounting transactions using GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Program Student Learning Outcomes ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material by using appropriate reading and vocabulary strategies.

PSLO 1: Demonstrates legal and ethical behavior; interpersonal and teamwork skills; and appropriate written and verbal skills; define accounting terminology; list the functions of accounting; and record transactions in the basic accounting equation.

PSLO 2: Utilize application software to perform accounting tasks; maintain records and prepare and analyze reports for a business entity; explain the components of general ledger software.

PSLO 3: Compute income tax liability; prepare forms; research and report on various tax issues; identify signs of occupational fraud; and explain anti-fraud prevention methods.

PSLO 4: Apply accounting concepts and budgeting techniques to analyze and interpret information; interpret costs and managerial accounting systems; recognize, solve, and apply accounting transactions using GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks 2019 - Text and eBook and Intuit software with
12-mo access ISBN: 978-0-76388-907-4 Author(s): Kathleen Villani and James B. Rosa and One flash storage/USB devices.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1    Course Introduction

Week 2    Chapter 1:    QuickBooks 2019

Week 3    Chapter 2:    Vendors

Week 4    Chapter 3:    Customers

Week 5    Chapter 4:    Period-End Procedures

Week 6    Chapter 5:    Inventory

Week 7    Chapter 6:    New Company Setup-Detailed Start

Week 8    Chapter 7:    New Company Setup-Express Start

Week 9    Chapter 8:    Payroll Setup

Week 10    Chapter 9:    Payroll Processing

Week 11    Chapter 10:    Banking

Week 12    Chapter 11:    Jobs and Time-Tracking

Week 13    Chapter 12:    Customization of Your Company File

Week 14    Chapter 12:    Customization of Your Company File

Week 15    Review

Week 16     Final Exam
Major Assignments
Schedule
Week 1    Course Introduction

Week 2    Chapter 1:    QuickBooks 2019    

Week 3    Chapter 2:    Vendors

Week 4    Chapter 3:    Customer
(Monday Sept. 14, 2020 Chapters 1-2, Exam 1 Available to Students at 12:00 am)

Week 5:    Chapter 4:    Period-End Procedures
(Monday Sept. 21, 2020 Chapters 1-2, Exam 1 Due at 11:55 pm)

Week 6    Chapter 5:    Inventory

Week 7    Chapter 6:    New Company Setup-Detailed Start

Week 8    Chapter 7:    New Company Setup-Express Start
(Monday Oct. 12, 2020 Chapters 3-5, Exam 2 Available to Students at 12:00 am)

Week 9    Chapter 8:    Payroll Setup
(Monday Oct. 19, 2020 Chapters 3-5, Exam 2 Due at 11:55 pm)

Week 10    Chapter 9:    Payroll Processing

Week 11    Chapter 10:    Banking

Week 12    Chapter 11:    Jobs and Time-Tracking
(Monday Nov. 09, 2020 Chapters 6-8, Exam 3 Available to Students at 12:00 am)

Week 13    Chapter 12:    Customization of Your Company File
(Monday Nov. 16, 2020 Chapters 6-8, Exam 3 Due at 11:55 pm)

Week 14    Chapter 12:    Customization of Your Company File

Week 15    Review
(Monday Nov. 30, 2020 Chapter 9-11, Final Exam Available to Students at 12:00 am)

Week 16     Final Exam
(Monday Dec. 07, 2020 Chapters 9-11, Final Exam Due at 11:55 pm)


Final Exam Date December 7, 2020 - 10:00 AM   Through  December 7, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Test     65%
Chapter Problems    35%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
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.
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.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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