SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR NAME: DONNA MCGOVERN INSTRUCTOR

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1 ACCOUNTING 130 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING, online COURSE SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR NAME: DONNA MCGOVERN INSTRUCTOR or 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, 7 th 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 or you ll have to find a computer on campus where the software is installed to do the work. PREREQUISITES Accounting 100 or 101 or the equivalent is recommended. REQUIRED TEXT: Integrated Accounting for Windows, 7 th edition, Klooster & Allen, Thomson, Southwestern Publishing, with CD. OTHER MATERIALS For any in class sessions, always bring a device on which to save your work Handouts/files as provided by instructor we have a

2 OTHER RESOURCES CCH Toolkit available at an online accounting resource STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The successful student will be able to 1. Perform the functions of accounting using current computerized integrated accounting systems and Microsoft Excel to assist with analysis. 2. Record accounting transactions, analyze, and prepare financial statements. 3. Prepare accurately stated financial statements and ratio analyses using the integrated accounting and/or Microsoft Excel systems. 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 an 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

3 GRADING Approximate Course Points % of Total Comprehensive Problem #1 (I/A) % Comprehensive Problem #2 (I/A) % Comprehensive Problem #3 (I/A) % Homework-Chapter Problems (I/A-11 x 10pts) % Excel Exercise #1 (Excel & Principles) % Excel Exercise #2 (Excel & Principles) % Final Objective (Principles) % 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

4 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 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) or find a computer on campus where Integrated Accounting is installed. You cannot satisfactorily complete this course without the software. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT Our first means of contact will be within the Blackboard course. You may also me at [email protected]. In the unlikely event that I do not reply to your messages timely, please send a duplicate to [email protected]. If you use this , be sure to enter Acctg 130 in the subject line. 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 and the Student Code of Conduct at

5 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 WEEKLY SCHEDULE A weekly schedule is included in our course content. You should use the schedule to stay on track with our topics, assignments and due dates.