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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: ACNT-1311 (Section: 1H, CRN: 92201) Introduction to Computerized Accounting |
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| Instructor | Tamalla Jones | ||||||||
| greentd1@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6381 | ||||||||
| Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | None By Appointment Only | ||||||||
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| Description | Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package. | ||||||||
| Required 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 Online - Text or eBook and Intuit software with 12-mo access Author(s): Kathleen Villani and James B. Rosa and One flash storage/USB devices. Blackboard 9.1 Access. Students can order directly from Kendall Hunt / Paradigm by calling 800-228-0810. 9798765723029 Lamar St. College: Cirrus 2.0 for Quickbooks 2022 Physical code card and ebook $95.00 9798765723036 Lamar St. College: Cirrus 2.0 for Quickbooks 2022 Physical code card + printed text $123.00 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | ACCT 2301 | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO 1: Utilize software to perform accounting tasks. PSLO 2: Record transactions for all types of accounting transactions applying GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). PSLO 3: Prepare and analyze accounting reports. PSLO 4: Define accounting terminology. PSLO 5: Demonstrate ethical written and verbal skills. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Chapter 1: QuickBooks Online Chapter 2: New Company Setup Chapter 3: Vendors Chapter 4: Customers Chapter 5: Period-End Procedures Chapter 6: Inventory Chapter 7: Banking Chapter 8: Customization of Your Company File Chapter 9: Payroll Setup Chapter 10: Payroll Processing Chapter 11: Time Tracking |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Course Introduction Week 2 Chapter 1: QuickBooks Online Week 3 Chapter 2: New Company Setup Week 4 Chapter 3: Vendors (Monday Sep. 12, 2022 Chapters 1-3, Exam 1 Available to Students at 12:00 am) Week 5 Chapter 4: Customers (Monday Sep. 19, 2022 Chapters 1-3, Exam 1 Due at 11:59 pm) Week 6 Chapter 5: Period End Procedures Week 7 Chapter 6: Inventory Week 8 Chapter 7: Banking (Monday Oct. 10, 2022 Chapters 4-6, Exam 2 Available to Students at 12:00 am) Week 9 Chapter 8: Customization (Monday Oct. 17, 2022 Chapters 4-6, Exam 2 Due at 11:59 pm) Week 10 Chapter 9: Payroll Setup Week 11 Chapter 10: Payroll Processing Week 12 Chapter 11: Jobs and Time Tracking (Monday Nov. 07, 2022 Chapter 7-9, Exam 3 Available to Students at 12:00 am) Week 13 Chapter 11: Jobs and Time Tracking (Monday Nov. 14, 2022 Chapter 7-9, Exam 3 Due at 11:59pm) Week 14 Review Week 15 (Monday Nov. 28, 2022 Chapter 10-11, Final Exam Available to Students at 12:00 am) Week 16 Final Exam: (Monday Dec. 05, 2022 Chapter 10-11, Final Exam Due at 11:59pm) |
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| Final Exam Date | December 7, 2022 - 10:0 AM Through December 7, 2022 - 12:0 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% |
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| Instructor Policies |
Homework:All Homework will be completed in Blackboard. The homework will be Case Problem 1 at the end of each chapter. The homework will be graded and it is a requirement for this course. There will be no makeup or late Homework accepted for any reason.Make-Up Work and Exams:All exams will be administered on the regular scheduled test dates. All exams will be administered thru blackboard by clicking on the Exam Link. Under no circumstances will an absence, for any reason, excuse the students from completing all exams assigned in the course. Exams usually include multiple choice, problems, and True/False questions. Some exams may consist of completing a problem at the end of the chapter and you will be given one and a half hour (90 minutes) to take your exam.As a word of precaution, please do not use mobile or wireless devices for exams. Exams are scheduled as noted on your Course Calendar. There will be no makeup or late Exams accepted for any reason. You will be given approximately one week to take the exam. You will have only one attempt at the exam. If you miss any exams, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Please speak with me if you know in advance that you will be missing any exams. Allstudentsmusttaketheexamonthescheduleddateandtime,andfailuretodosowillresultin a “0” on the final exam. Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties. Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. Instructors do not “drop” grades. For each assignment, students must complete the entire lesson (file) on their own. Students are never allowed to use anyone’s USB or file but their own, or work together. Students should never lend their file to another student nor should a student have any other students work in their possession for any reason. If a student uses another student’s files, both students are considered guilty of cheating. If caught cheating, the students will get a “0” on the assignment. If a second incidence occurs, both students will be given a final grade of “F” for the course. |
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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. | ||||||||
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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