ACCT 3212 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I Expanded Course Outline Fall 2010

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1 ACCT 3212 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I Expanded Course Outline Fall 2010 Instructor: Dr. K. Moffeit Office Hours: MW 3:00 5:30 Office: Adamson Hall -214 Tu 12:00 5:00 Telephone: (678) FAX: (678) kmoffeit@westga.edu The policy of the University of West Georgia is that each student is responsible for checking his/her my.westga.edu account on a regular basis. When your mailbox is full you will not receive important updates and information. I. Catalog Description: An in-depth study of the accounting and reporting processes and accounting theory together with current problems in reporting financial position and determining income. Includes study of valuation problems involving current assets; property, plant, and equipment; and intangible assets. II. Required Background or Experience: A. Prerequisite: ACCT 2102 B. Prerequisite Justification: Basic knowledge of accounting and the accounting cycle is required including general knowledge of deferrals and accruals; notes; receivables; inventories, and plant assets. C. General Education (Core) Contribution: This course uses the writing skills developed in English, the verbal skills developed in Speech, and the critical thinking and analysis abilities developed in Mathematics. The knowledge gained in Core Area F courses of ACCT 2101 and 2102, CISM 2201, and BUSA 2106 are also used. III. Expected Outcomes ( A. Expanded mastery of computer applications and word processing skills through Computerized Practice Set and chapter synopsis assignments. LG3 (Learning Goal 3); B. Improve communication effectiveness by writing assignments. LG1; C. Improve and display critical thinking and analytical abilities through problem solving and examinations. LG2; LG6; LG7; 1

2 D. Understand and apply the accounting principles underlying financial presentation and valuation of major asset categories (current assets and property, plant, and equipment). LG2; LG7; E. Understand and apply the accounting principles underlying the determination of income and appropriate financial disclosures. LG2; LG7; F. Have a working knowledge of ethical, political, and legal considerations affecting external financial reporting. LG4. IV. Required Text and References Bring your textbook on the first day of class Intermediate Accounting, Nikolai, Bazley, and Jones, 11th edition, Thomson South- Western, This text will also be used for Financial Reporting II and Financial Reporting III courses. Computerized Practice Set. See additional information on page 3. Financial Accounting Exam Questions and Answers, Gleim and Collins, latest edition, Gleim Publications. V. Expanded Description of the Course and Instructional Methods: A. Expanded Description of the Course: B. Instructional Methods: This course examines the basic accounting cycle including the mechanics of double-entry bookkeeping and the accumulation of data necessary for the preparation of the basic financial statements. Knowledge of the accounting cycle will be reinforced through the completion of an individualized practice set. Included in this module are coverage of accrual accounting and the need for periodic income measurement and the presentation of financial position. Following coverage of the basic financial statements, the measurement, disclosure, and reporting problems of the major captions under current assets (cash, receivables, and inventories) are discussed and illustrated. The final major topic covered is property, plant, and equipment. This module includes accounting for the initial cost of property, the disposition of property including trade-ins, and the accounting for costs incurred subsequent to the acquisition of property. Relevant professional pronouncements are discussed throughout the course as they relate to the particular topics covered. Lecture and Problem Solving: Each module within the chapter material will be discussed, but reading the 2

3 material before you come to class is vital for you to understand the class discussion and to be able to ask questions. In addition, problems and exercises will be worked in class to demonstrate the particular concepts involved. Homework and quizzes will utilize the Cengage NOW package. Spreadsheet Assignments: Two assignments utilizing EXCEL will be completed. These assignments will enhance student skills and give practical application to specific accounting concepts. Computer Practice Set Project: Students are required to purchase and complete an online practice set that will count towards the overall grade. The practice set has been designed to provide students with experience in the practical and technical skills essential to accounting, through the completion of a one month accounting cycle for a fictional business. The practice set will provide each student with a unique accounting scenario and therefore must be completed on an individual basis. Submission is to be completed online; however it is possible to print various parts of the practice set for offline calculation. Once submitted, the practice set will provide immediate performance feedback and a final score. The online practice set is available from Perdisco. To purchase the practice set, please: o Create a new account at o Once registered, click Add an e-workbook to my account o Select your course code, campus and study period from the available options o Click on How do I pay? to pay online with your credit card or PayPal. Written Assignment: Chapters 1 & 2 are reading assignments. This introductory material provides the foundation for the detailed topics to follow. A 1,000 to 1,200-word synopsis of the two chapters are required. You should use a word processor for your final work. Do a spell check before printing the final copy, and include the word count on the cover page. Homework: A number of homework exercises and problems are assigned. If you wish to work the homework on the computer, you will need Cengage NOW. You are expected to work all of the homework assignments. 3

4 VI. Methods of Evaluating Outcomes: A. Evaluation Tools: Exam points 20% Exam % Exam % Exam % Synopsis 15 03% Spreadsheets 25 04% Computer Practice Set 60 10% Total 600 points 100% There is no extra credit in this course beyond that explicitly stated in the course syllabus. Work submitted for credit in other courses will not be accepted for credit in this course. NOTE: You will need a ScanTron Form 882-E for each test. B. Learning Domains: 1) Cognitive: Knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and, evaluation. 2) Affective: Receiving, responding, valuing, organization, and characterization. C. AACSB Perspectives: 1) Influence of Political Issues 2) Influence of Legal and Regulatory Issues 3) Ethical Issues 4) Oral Communications 5) Written Communications D. Teaching Objectives: 1) Interpersonal and group skills 2) Written and oral communications 3) Analytical/critical thinking skills 4

5 VII. Policies: A. Academic Integrity Students at the University of West Georgia assume responsibility for upholding the Honor Code as stated in the Student Handbook. B. American Disabilities Act It is the policy of UWG to accommodate students with disabilities. C. Attendance Attendance is essential in this course. There is a considerable amount of material covered in class. Roll is taken at the beginning of class. If you come in late, it is your responsibility to make sure you are counted present. After three absences (excused or unexcused), students will receive a penalty of 1% off their final grade percentage for every class missed. D. Assignments There is a 10% penalty per day for late assignments. Some assignments are unavailable after the due date. E. Classroom Behavior Laptops are not to be used during class. Cell phones must be turned off and text messaging is not allowed. If you do not understand something I say, please ask me and not your neighbor. Talking while I m speaking is unacceptable. Unless there is an emergency please do not leave the classroom and come back during class. No food and drink are allowed in the classroom. VIII. Accounting Resources on the Internet: There are a number of web sites that are useful to the accountant and/or accounting student. The following are some sites that you may want to visit. Many of the sites will have links to other sites that you may find interesting. In addition, if you find a helpful site that you think would benefit your classmates, pass it on to us. During class we will visit some of these sites. Accounting salary surveys: Major professional organizations: AICPA, CPA exam info: IMA, CMA exam info: IIA, Internal auditor exam info: Other: American Accounting Association Gleim Publications Securities and Exchange Commission Internal Revenue Service Georgia Society of CPAs

6 IX. Course Outline Day Date Chapter Assignment Homework Assignments M 16-Aug Chapter 1-The Environment of Financial Reporting W 18-Aug Chapter 2 - Financial Reporting: Its Conceptual Framework C1-6, C1-7, C1-8 M 23-Aug Chapter 2 - Financial Reporting: Its Conceptual Framework M2-1 through M2-10 (MC), C-2-6 W 25-Aug Chapter 3 - The Accounting System Chap 1 & 2 Synopsis due today M 30-Aug Chapter 3 - The Accounting System E3-2, E3-8, E3-10, E3-11, W 1-Sep Chapter 3 - The Accounting System E3-14, P3-3, P3-5 M 6-Sep No class - Labor Day W 8-Sep Chapter 4- The Balance Sheet & Stmt of Changes in SE EXCEL 1 ( E3-12 modified) due today M 13-Sep Chapter 4- The Balance Sheet & Stmt of Changes in SE MC, E4-4, E4-5, E4-6, E4-10, W 15-Sep Chapter 4- The Balance Sheet & Stmt of Changes in SE E4-12, P4-3, P4-9, P4-14 M 20-Sep Exam I (Chapters 1-4) W 22-Sep Chapter 5- The Income Statement & Stmt of Cash Flows Begin Practice Set M 27-Sep Chapter 5- The Income Statement & Stmt of Cash Flows MC, E5-3, E5-8, E5-10, E5-13 W 29-Sep Chapter 5- The Income Statement & Stmt of Cash Flows E5-19, P5-2, P5-7, P5-9, P5-15, P5-19 M 4-Oct Chapter 6 (APP ONLY) - Financial Reporting & Analysis MC, E6-9, E6-11, E6-12 W 6-Oct Chapter 6 (APP ONLY) - Financial Reporting & Analysis P6-8, P6-10, P6-11 Time Value of Money (TVM) Module MC, EM-1, EM-3, EM-4, EM-5 6-Oct Last day to withdraw with a W M 11-Oct Time Value of Money (TVM) Module PM-2, PM-3, PM-5, PM-6 W 13-Oct Exam II (Chapters 5,6,TVM) 6

7 M 18-Oct Chapter 7- Cash and Receivables (Including APP) EXCEL 2 (P6-9 modified) due today W 20-Oct Chapter 7- Cash and Receivables (Including APP) MC, E7-2, E7-9, E7-16, E7-17, E7-18 M 25-Oct Chapter 7- Cash and Receivables (Including APP) E7-20, P7-4, P7-7, P7-12, P7-18, P7-20 W 27-Oct Chapter 8 - Valuation of Inventories M 1-Nov Chapter 8 - Valuation of Inventories MC, E8-7. E8-8, E8-10, W 3-Nov Chapter 8 - Valuation of Inventories E8-12, P8-1, P8-5, P8-10 M 8-Nov Exam III (Chapters 7, 8) W 10-Nov Chapter 9 - Inventories: Special Valuation Issues Practice Set Due Monday Nov 15 M 15-Nov Chapter 9 - Inventories: Special Valuation Issues MC, E9-2, E9-5, E9-6, E9-10, W 17-Nov Chapter 9 - Inventories: Special Valuation Issues E9-12, P9-6, P9-8, P9-11, P9-13 M 22-Nov Chapter 10- Property, Plant, and Equipment W 24-Nov Thanksgiving Holiday M 29-Nov Chapter 10- Property, Plant, and Equipment MC, E10-1, E10-7, E10-8, E10-16 W 1-Dec Chapter 10- Property, Plant, and Equipment P10-1, P10-5, P10-8, P10-9, P10-11 M 6-Dec Final Exam 5:30-7:30 p.m. 7