Glencoe Accounting First-Year Course Approved Syllabus. Instructor: Mr. Telsee

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1 Glencoe Accounting First-Year Course Approved Syllabus Instructor: Mr. Telsee Introduction Glencoe Accounting, First- Year Course is a comprehensive, two-semester, one-year course designed to bring the real world of accounting into the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to use real-world accounting software, real-world source documents, real-world financial statements, and real-world multimedia. Course Objectives The prime objective of this course is to introduce students to the double-entry system of accounting for sole proprietorship, corporate, and partnership forms of business enterprises by using real-world applications and connections. Other important objectives include the following: To help students develop personal and professional skills for school and work. To help students understand the relationship between the manual system of accounting and a computerized system. To help students find success in accounting. Required Curriculum Materials The curriculum materials to be used in this course include the following: Glencoe Accounting, First-Year Course textbook Glencoe Accounting, First-Year Course Chapter Reviews and Working Papers Glencoe Accounting Electronic Learning Center Multimedia CD-ROMs Peachtree Complete Accounting Practice Sets and Spreadsheet Templates CD-ROM Adventure Travels Accounting Simulation Pencil, pen, ruler, notebook, and hand-held calculator Course Requirements Students should have at least an average proficiency in business mathematics. Testing Students will be tested at the end of each chapter and unit. Chapter tests consist of problems and matching vocabulary, true/false, and multiple-choice questions. The time required to complete a chapter test is usually minutes. Unit tests are designed like chapter tests and are administered after completing four to five chapters. Unit tests usually require about minutes to complete.

2 Grading Policy for Business Education Prince George s County Public Schools Overview: the goal of grading and reporting is to provide the students will feedback that reflects their progress toward the mastery of the indicators and objectives found in the business education curriculum framework progress guides. FACTORS BRIEF DESCRIPTION GRADE (CLASS WORK, PERCENTAGE HOMEWORK, PER ASSESSMENTS) QUARTER CLASS WORK PREPARATION FOR CLASS, DAILY WORK 60% HABITS, ATTENDANCE, TIME ON TASK, WARM-UP ACTIVITIES, CLASS PARTICIPATION, CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES, DECISION-MAKING ACTIVITIES, TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, TEAM PLAYER. TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS (ORAL, WRITTEN, LISTENING, BODY LANGUAGE), GENERAL BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE, COMPUTER SKILLS, PRESENTATION SKILLS, INITIATIVE, CHAPTER PREVIEWS, VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES. HOMEWORK WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, READING 10% ASSIGNMENTS, GENERAL MATH SKILLS ASSIGNMENTS, GENERAL BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENTS. ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIOS, WRITTEN TESTS, WRITTEN 30% REPORTS, PRE-POST TESTS, TECHNIQUE CHECKLISTS, MIDTERM/FINAL EXAMS, ORAL PRESENTATIONS, SELF EVALUATIONS, TEACHER OBSERVATIONS, PERFORMANCE TESTS, TEACHER-PREPARED TESTS, CONTRACTS, PRACTICE TESTS, SHORT ANSWER TESTS, PROBLEM- STYLE TESTS, ESSAY TESTS, PRODUCTION TESTS, SPEED TESTS, AUDIT TESTS. Classroom Policies and Rules It is the goal of this school district to provide all students with a conducive and safe environment for learning. Therefore, it is each student's responsibility to help achieve this goal by extending to each other, as well as to your instructor, the same degree of courtesy and respect that you wish for others to extend to you. It is also each student's responsibility to arrive to class on time and to maintain a good school attendance record. Violation of classroom policies will be handled according to school district policy. Be in your seat and working on the warm-up before the tardy bell rings Come to class with all necessary materials. You will not be allowed to go to your locker to get books, pencils, etc Students are expected to properly wear the school uniform and 10 badges in compliance with Flowers High School/PGCPS rules Please raise your hand if you have a question or wish to make a statement

3 Do not leave your seat for any reason without the permission of the teacher Tutoring Because one of the goals of this course is to help all students find success in accounting, your instructor will make arrangements to be available before and after school to provide tutoring if you are having difficulty with accounting. You are encouraged to make arrangements with your instructor if you need additional help. Course Coverage (In this course, we will use the following class schedule.) Topics Unit/Chapter Unit 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Unit 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Mini Practice Set 1 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Mini Practice Set 2 Business Simulation Introduction to Accounting You and the World of Accounting The World of Business and Accounting The Basic Accounting Cycle Business Transactions and the Accounting Equation Transactions that Affect Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity Transactions that Affect Revenue, Expenses, and Withdrawals Recording Transactions in a General Journal Posting Journal Entries to General Ledger Accounts Canyon.com Web Sites The Six-Column Work Sheet Financial Statements for a Sole Proprietorship Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Sole Proprietorship Cash Control and Banking Activities Fast Track Tutoring Service Adventure Travels (optional) Unit3 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Mini Practice Set 3 Unit4 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Mini Practice Set 4 Chapter 20 Business Simulation Chapter 21 Accounting for a Payroll System Payroll Accounting Payroll Liabilities and Tax Records Green Thumb Plant Service The Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Corporation Accounting for Sales and Cash Receipts Accounting for Purchases and Cash Payments Special Journals: Sales and Cash Receipts Special Journals: Purchases and Cash Payments Adjustments and the Ten-Column Work Sheet Financial Statements for a Corporation In-Touch Electronics Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Corporation Outer Banks Marketplace, Inc. (optional) Accounting for Publicly Held Corporations

4 Unit5 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Mini Practice Set 5 Business Simulation Accounting for Special Procedures Cash Funds Plant Assets and Depreciation Uncollectible Accounts Receivable Inventories Notes Payable and Receivable Kite Loft, Inc. Digital Express (optional) Unit6 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Mini Practice Set 6 Chapter 29 Accounting for Partnerships Introduction to Partnerships Financial Statements for a Partnership Fine Finishes Ethics in Accounting

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