Accounting Northeast College Business Administration. HCCS-Accounting Program Coordinator: Dr. Marina Grau

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1 Accounting Northeast College Business Administration HCCS-Accounting Program Coordinator: Dr. Marina Grau ACCT 2301 Principle of Accounting I CRN Summer 2015 Distance Education Instructor Information: Instructor: Terry Li Office Location: Northline Campus Room 320 Office Hours: By appointment Phone #: ttyli@hotmail.com Office Location and Hours: Please feel free to contact me in class or by . After the course is completed you also can contact me through . You are welcome to visit me by making an appointment. You can also attend my in-person classes at Northline campus. Syllabus Changes: The syllabus is subject to change. When changes occur the instructor will advise the students through forum on Eagle on Line. It will be the students responsibility check Eagle on Line for s and announcements Course Description: ACCT 2301 is a study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis is on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Coverage also includes the fundamental principles of double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, trial balances, worksheets, special journals, adjusting entries and closing entries. Prerequisites: Math 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algegra) Gust 0342 (9-11the Grade Reading Engl 0300 or 0347 Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 1

2 Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes 1. Students will be able to read, listen, speak, and write proficiently in preparation for presentations with clients, accounting firms and compliance work. 2. Students will demonstrate complete understanding of the complete accounting cycle. 3. Students will be able to prepare financial statements and tax returns utilizing computerized software packages, i.e. Turbo Tax, Peachtree, and/or Quick Books. 4. Students will be able to reconcile and verify account balances, audit for internal control, and prepare financial statements. Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable: 1. EXCEL-Students will work in EXCEL following textbook example formats, labels, and formulas 2. Internet-Students will use HCC webmail, learning web, blackboard, lock-down browser, and HCC LibLine (24/7 Library) Ethics-Students will develop personal values for ethical behavior Course Goal: Have students begin reading, critical thinking, and writing about accounting concepts and principles, and, acquire ability to use manual and computerized accounting in acquiring, recording, analyzing, communicating, and evaluating accounting information. Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes 1. Students will be able to read, listen, speak, and write proficiently in preparation for presentations with clients, accounting firms and compliance work. 2. Students will demonstrate complete understanding of the complete accounting cycle. 3. Students will be able to prepare financial statements and tax returns utilizing computerized software packages, ie. Turbo Tax, Peachtree, and/or Quick Books. 4. Students will be able to reconcile and verify account balances, audit for internal control, and prepare financial statements. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Students will: 1. Perform accounting for service business 2. Perform accounting for cash and payroll 3. Perform accounting for merchandising business Learning objectives: The student will be able to Students will perform accounting for service business 1. Students will record business transactions in column form 2. Students will record business transactions directly in T accounts 3. Students will record business transactions in two-column general journal 2

3 4. Students will complete a work sheet involving adjustments 5. Students will journalize & post closing entries Students will perform accounting for cash and payrolls 1. Students will reconcile bank statement 2. Students will calculate deductions & net pay, from gross pay 3. Students will calculate & journalize payroll tax expense Students will perform accounting for merchandising business 1. Students will prepare schedule of accounts receivable 2. Students will journalize & post special journals 3. Students will record adjustments in work sheet 4. Students will prepare classified income statement. SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement: The Secretary s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) from the U.S. Department of Labor was asked to examine the demands of the workplace and whether our students are capable of meeting those demands. Specifically, the Commission was directed to advise the Secretary on the level of skills required to enter employment. In carrying out this charge, the Commission was asked to do the following: Define the skills needed for employment Propose acceptable levels of proficiency Suggest effective ways to assess proficiency, and Develop a dissemination strategy for the nation s schools, businesses, and homes Suggested Start Dates for Reading assignments: Dates Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Financial Accounting ACCT 2301 Fall 2013 Chapter 1: Introducing Accounting in Business Chapter 2: Analyzing & Recording Transactions Chapter 2: Analyzing & Recording Transactions Chapter 3: Adjusting Accounts & Preparing Financial Statements Chapter 3: Adjusting Accounts & Preparing Financial Statements Chapter 4: Accounting for Merchandising Operations Chapter 4: Accounting for Merchandising Operations Chapter 5: Inventories & Cost of Sales Chapter 6: Cash & Internal Control Chapter 7: Accounts & Notes Receivable Chapter 8: Long-Term Assets Chapter 9: Current Liabilities 3

4 Week 7 Week 8 Chapter 10: Long-term Liabilities Chapter 11:Corporate Reporting & analysis Chapter 12: Reporting Cash Flow Review Instructional Methods: ACNT 1303 is a required, elective, or prerequisite course depending upon program or accounting courses. As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge concerning the field of accounting, modeling good teaching strategies, and organizing and monitoring the distance education class experience that allows you to connect the information that you learn in this course to the real world of accounting. As a student wanting to learn about the field of accounting, it is your responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world of accounting. This course will use the book publisher McGraw-Hill Connect Plus Learning Module for all of your on line work. Evaluation and Requirements: Students are expected to read all assigned chapters, complete and submit all assignments on or before the due dates. Your final grade for this course will be based on how well you do in meeting the evaluation requirements listed on your assignment schedule and applying the grading scale which is listed below. HCC Grading Scale: A = points per semester hour B = 89-80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79-70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69-60: 1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour FX (Failure due to non-attendance) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour W (Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour 4

5 AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale Instructor Grading Criteria Evaluation Requirements: Be sure to do all your homework and quizzes in the Connect website. The grades are your class grade. Grading Scale: Connect Homework assignment 1,300 points total 50% Connect 3 sectional exams 300 points total100% Connect mid-term and final 200 points total 125% Total 650 points 300 points 250 points 1,200 points % = A ( points) 80-89% = B ( points) 70-79% = C ( points) 60-69% = D ( points) BELOW 60% F ( 0 to 719points) This course use the book publisher McGraw-Hill Connect Plus Learning Module for all of your on line work. Your assignments in Connect-All grades in Connect are graded at 100 points each chapter. The first 2-4 items in your assignment each chapter are video clips to give you some insight of that chapter. It is strongly suggested that you do the video exercises first before you come to the class. The link to get to your assignments is Be sure to complete your assignments in a timely manner. The first 1-4 items of the chapter assignments are designated with IP. They are video clips to give you some important concepts of the chapter. You need to do them first, preferably before the 5

6 chapter starts. They are followed by LS (LearnSmart), a teaching tool to help you understand the chapter better. Please remember, all assignments are required. Ina addition to each chapter assignments, there are 3 sectional exams and one mid term and one final to make up total 16 assignments. Only Ex. (exercise) and P (problems) in each chapter allow late penalty at 20% deduction per day. All others, IP, quizzes, exams, etc. are all due on the due date. Textbook-Instructional Materials: Please read this entire message carefully, as it contains crucial information about your required course materials and how to obtain the best bargain as you are shopping around. The required textbook for this course is Financial and Managerial Accounting with Connect Plus, Custom 5th Edition by Wild, Richardson and Shaw. You will also be required to complete a variety of assignments that will be delivered via McGraw-Hill Connect, an innovative online learning system proven to help students achieve greater success. While there are many purchase options, the best bargain for obtaining everything you will need to be successful in this course may be found in the value-added bundle available in the campus bookstore or ordered directly from McGraw-Hill. Details of the bundle are below. Once you have purchased your materials from the bookstore or if you are ready to purchase access directly online, go to the appropriate registration page for your section listed in the homework letter under McGraw-Hill topic (topic 3). To register, confirm that you are on the appropriate page by reviewing the course and section information listed on the site. If the course and section information listed is correct, click on the Register Now button, and follow the instructions on the site to complete your registration. If you run into any technical difficulties, please call McGraw-Hill s Customer Experience Group by dialing 1(800) or submit the Contact Us form found online at Textbook Pricing Options: FYI: This package has been customized to provide you with the greatest value for this course. This book includes only the chapters from the book that I will cover in this course. The custom book is bundled with Connect Plus to help you succeed in this course and is also mandatory for assignment submittal. If you purchase the required items separately, you will likely end up paying more than you will for this bundle 6

7 $70.00 $60.00 $ **Best Bargain! **Best Digital Bargain! Package: Loose-Leaf textbook w/connect Plus Vol. 1 ISBN Print & Digital Solution Good for Acct I only ONLY Available Online at: Standard 5-7 day shipping applies ConnectPlus (Includes ebook and homework access only!!) All-Digital Solution Purchase Online (obtain Connect section URL from your instructor) Package: Loo textbook w/con Vol. 1 IS Print & Digita Good for Acc Available at Bo On Campus & Of *URL is listed below If you are ordering online from the publisher for loose-leaf, you can use ebook to get started. HCC Policy Statements: Link: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Students with Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services Office at the beginning of each semester. Professors are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. 7

8 DE students who are requesting special testing accommodations may choose the most convenient DSS office for assistance each semester: District ADA Coordinator Donna Price Central ADA Counselors Jaime Torres & Martha Scribner Northeast ADA Counselor- Kim Ingram Northwest ADA Counselor Mahnaz Kolaini Southeast ADA Counselor Jette Lott Southwest ADA Counselor Dr. Becky Hauri Coleman ADA Counselor Dr. Raj Gupta After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) assigned to their professor. Academic Honesty: Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholarly dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Anyone caught cheating will be given an F on that assignment and possibly an F in the course. A report on the incident will also be submitted to all appropriate school officials. A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty : includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students test paper; Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test; Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization; Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered; Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. 8

9 Plagiarism means the appropriation of another s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one s own written work offered for credit. Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook) Attendance: As stated in the HCC Catalog, all students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students in DE courses must log into their Eagle On Line class or they will be counted as absent. Just like an on-campus class, your regular participation is required. Although it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a course, the professor also has the authority to block a student from accessing Eagle On Line, and/or to withdraw a student for excessive absences or failure to participate regularly. DE students who do not log into their Eagle On Line class before the Official Day of Record will be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Completing the DE online orientation does not count as attendance. Students are expected to log into the class at least twice a week to check for and discussion board postings. Checking in everyday would be advisable. Any modifications to any schedule will be posted in an Announcement, or a revision in the syllabus. Drops and Withdrawals: HCC Course Withdrawal Policy (updated 7/26/2010) Beginning Fall 2007, the State of Texas imposes penalties on students who withdraw/drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university. Students are encouraged to review the HCC 6 Drop Policy. To help you avoid having to withdraw from any class, contact your DE professor regarding your academic performance. You may also want to contact your DE counselor to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc.). HOW TO DROP If a student decides to withdraw from a class upon careful review of other options, the student can withdraw online prior to the deadline through their HCC Student Center. HCC and/or professors may withdraw students for excessive absences without notification (see Class Attendance below). Students should check HCC s Academic Calendar by Term for withdrawal dates and deadlines. Classes of other duration (flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar s Office at to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines 9

10 Before you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor or counselor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor or counselor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. You must withdraw PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a W on your transcript. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you have earned to date. Zeros averaged in for required assignments/tests not submitted will lower your semester average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade ( F ). The final withdrawal deadline for Spring 2012 regular classes is March 29, 2012 at 4:30pm. (Revised) Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please visit the online registration calendars or contact the HCC Registrar s Office to determine class withdrawal deadlines. International Students: Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of visa considerations. Early Alert: HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and DE counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. A counselor will then reach out to you to discuss your progress and offer any relevant resources. This initiative is designed to provide students with support services and resources to assist them in successfully completing their course. Repeat Course Fee The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Incompletes: It is my policy not to give a grade of I (incomplete). HCC Student Services Information Link: ies.pdf EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System 10

11 At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. DISTANCE EDUCATION: The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the DE student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student Handbook by visiting this link: DISTANCE EDUCATION ADVISING AND COUNSELING SERVICES: Much DE student information can be found on the DE Student Services website: Advising or counseling can be accomplished through our online request form AskDECounseling. Counselors and Student Services Associates (SSA) can assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements, degree planning, transfer issues, and career counseling. In-person, confidential sessions, can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address personal concerns impacting academic success. ASKDECOUNSELING FORM AskDECounseling is a student services online help form. This is the best and quickest way for students to get accurate assistance with DE registration, enrollment, advising, and counseling. The online help form is simple to fill out, convenient, and readily accessible through the internet. Students do not have to travel to campus sites, leave work, or wait in an office or lobby to receive assistance. Upon submission, student requests are answered in the order they are received. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please contact the International Student Office at if you have additional questions about your visa status. Distance Education Online Behavior: As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes 11

12 it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor to achieve this critical goal. Virtual Classroom Conduct: As with on-campus classes, all students in HCC Distance Education courses are required to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that could include denial of access to course-related , discussion groups, and chat rooms or being removed from the class. Instructor Requirements: As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures Description of any special projects or assignments Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required To be successful in this class, it is the student s responsibility to: Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities Read and comprehend the textbook Complete the required assignments and exams Ask for help when there is a question or problem Keep copies of homework, projects, instructions, s including this syllabus SOCIAL NETWORKING: DE students are encouraged to become a fan of DE on Facebook and to follow DE on Twitter: These social networking sites help DE foster student engagement and provide a sense of community for the online learner. Students will also stay informed about important information and announcements. LIBRARY RESOURCES: As a DE student you have the same access to first-rate information resources that the HCC Libraries make available to all HCC students. A special website pulls together all the tools DE students will need to get their research rolling. Visit Library Resources specifically for Distance Education students. 12

13 Library services are available throughout HCC. Through a daily library delivery service and a listing of all materials belonging to HCC libraries, books may be requested from and delivered to any campus library. HCC also has cooperative borrowing agreements with the University of Houston libraries and provides a copy of the Houston Public library catalog at each library. These arrangements provide students with access to over 4 million volumes. Special services provided by the library system include photocopying facilities; specialized equipment for disabled students; group and personalized instruction in library use, including a self-instructional media program to orient students to the use of the HCCS libraries; a term paper workshop; and online bibliographic search services. 13