Course Syllabus File

ACCOUNTING 130 – COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING, online COURSE SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR NAME: DONNA MCGOVERN INSTRUCTOR EMAIL: dmcgovern@gwc.cccd.edu or donna@custombri.com COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides reinforcement of the concepts and principles of Accounting 101 using a computerized accounting program called Integrated Accounting. Students work weekly in a hands‐on computer environment to learn the usefulness of the computer in performing accounting tasks. Students will achieve competency in Integrated Accounting for Windows, 8th edition, which mimics actual accounting systems currently in use. Exposure to Microsoft Excel enhances the student’s ability to analyze the accounting results, which in turn leads to better decision making. There are 3 sections to this course: Integrated Accounting, Microsoft Excel, and Accounting Basics. Our course is divided into 3 units. Within those units are weekly learning modules. Within each weekly learning module (found in our course on the Blackboard Course Management system), you’ll find a content section pertaining to each of the three sections. The learning module identification number can be found on our weekly schedule. Exams will be taken online using the Integrated Accounting Software and answering selected questions within our Blackboard course. Please note that you’ll need the CD to install the software on your computer. Campus computers do not have the software installed. PREREQUISITES Accounting 100 or 101 or the equivalent is recommended. REQUIRED TEXT: Integrated Accounting for Windows, 8th edition, Klooster & Allen, Thomson, Southwestern Publishing, with CD. You must have the 8th edition; a prior edition will not work. OTHER RESOURCES
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CCH Toolkit – available at www.toolkit.com – an online accounting resource
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The successful student will be able to 1. Perform accounting functions using accounting information systems and Microsoft Excel.
2. Prepare financial statements and compile financial reporting packages using accounting applications and spreadsheets. 3. Perform financial analysis and conduct performance evaluation by executing utilities and capabilities in accounting applications and executing spreadsheet algorithms. ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION In this course, the more work you do, the more likely you are to be successful. Many students find the application of their accounting knowledge to a computerized accounting system takes a bit more practice than originally thought. Participation in an online course means that you are to log in at least 2 times each week, complete all homework on time and complete other assignments/course requirements as assigned and on time. Time Management – Students must exercise discipline and make time to participate in all class activities every week. Since activities and time frames are provided to you in advance, I will not extend due dates or times for any student. Part of the challenge of an online class is for you to learn how to manage your time, this class and all your other responsibilities. Please don’t fall behind. If you do, it will become very difficult to get caught up. GRADE DISTRIBUTION FOR TOPICS TO BE STUDIED (approximate)
Integrated Accounting: Accounting Principles Microsoft Excel 60% of course grade 20% of course grade 20% of course grade GRADING
Approximate
Course Points
% of Total
Comprehensive Problem #1 (I/A)
125
13.7%
Comprehensive Problem #2 (I/A)
150
16.5%
Comprehensive Problem #3 (I/A)
175
19.2%
Homework-Chapter Problems (I/A-11 x 10pts) 110
12.1%
Excel Exercise #1 (Excel & Principles)
100
11.0%
Excel Exercise #2 (Excel & Principles)
100
11.0%
Final – Objective (Principles)
150
16.5%
910
100.0% …………………….
Total
Make-up Exams: Due to the progressive nature of the material,
there will be no make-up homework assignments or make-up
exams. There are typically no exceptions to this rule, though if
you have a specific scheduling issue (see our weekly schedule),
please contact me ASAP to discuss. Regardless of your grade at
the time, you must take the Final and complete Comprehensive
Problem #3. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade for the
course.
GRADE CALCULATION
90% + of total points available = A
79% - 89% of total points available = B
68% -78% of total points available = C
57% - 67% of total points available = D
Below 57% = F
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING HOMEWORK AND YOUR GRADE! For each chapter problem assigned, you will be required to submit reports and answers to audit questions. These questions are about the textbook problem you’ve just completed within the Integrated Accounting Software and require you to find the answer within your data and reports. These chapter end problems are the best practice you can get for the Comprehensive Problems, which are a significant portion of your grade. You will access the chapter problems in your Integrated Accounting software. Your book should include a CD with that software for installation onto your computer. If you purchase a used book, you can borrow from a student with a CD (this is acceptable to the publisher). You cannot satisfactorily complete this course without the software or textbook. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT
Our first means of contact will be email within the Blackboard course.
You may also email me at dmcgovern@gwc.cccd.edu. In the
unlikely event that I do not reply to your email messages timely,
please send a duplicate to donna@custombri.com. If you use this
email, be sure to enter Acctg 130 in the subject line.
All communication sent to me via email, or any other way, must follow established protocol for business writing. There are many resources available for you to review proper business writing. Two examples (of many) are: The AMA Handbook of Business Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Style, Grammar, Punctuation, Usage, Construction and Formatting By Kevin Wilson and Jennifer Wauson and Business Writing for Dummies By Natalie Canavor ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Violations of the College’s Academic Honesty Policy or Student Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action. Violations are defined as, but not limited to, copying of assignments, collaboration on exams, and plagiarism of another author’s verbiage. All student submissions of written assignments are run through a global database of indexed references and sources to check for plagiarism. Refer to the college’s Academic Honesty Policy at http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/admissions/honesty.html and the Student Code of Conduct at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/admissions/codeofconduct.html. DROP POLICY If you do not participate or communicate with me prior to the census date, I will drop you. After that date, I may drop you for lack of activity/participation but it is YOUR responsibility to manage your enrollment to avoid an F. INCOMPLETE GRADES Generally, I will not grant an incomplete grade. Therefore, the grade earned by each student at the end of the course will be the grade awarded for the course. STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES Golden West College offers a variety of student resources such as a tutorial center, transfer center, computer lab, library, etc. to facilitate academic success. For a comprehensive list and description of available resources, go to http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/ssc/
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
This schedule lets you know what we’ll cover and what is due each week. Remember,
there are no exceptions/extensions, so please mark your calendar!
When you see something in the “What you owe me” column like Chapter 1, that means
you should do several things:
1. Read and comprehend the chapter.
2. Read and comprehend the material provided in the Content section for that week
in our Blackboard course.
3. Complete the assigned problems (usually S and A, but there are exceptions.)
4. Copy/paste your student check to the assignment. (Do not attach a file; that will
not be graded.) If a student check isn’t available for the assigned problem,
copy/paste the trial balance after all entries are complete.
5. Go to the assessment and answer the audit questions for the A (or sometimes the
B) problems.
This is the process for EACH chapter in the textbook.