Semester/Year: Spring 2010 CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ACCT 1905 01 Practical Accounting I Lecture Hours: 3L Lab Hours: 2LB Credit Hours: 4CR Class Time: 9:00-9:55 AM Days: M,T,W,TH,F Room: BU 125 Instructor s Name: Gary Becker Instructor's Office: BU 209 Office Phone: (307)268-2242 Email: gbecker@caspercollege.edu Course Description: The fundamentals of accounting and recordkeeping as they apply to business operations including the use of special journals, the computation of payroll and taxes, and the preparation of financial statements are included in this course. This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of bookkeeping and accounting. The course includes the application of accounting principles on the microcomputer. Text materials and problems on the computer should help students gain knowledge needed to keep personal records and to obtain initial employment as a bookkeeper in a small business or as a records clerk in a large business. Basic bookkeeping and accounting principles in this course also provide the foundation needed for advanced work. No credit will be given for ACCT 1905 if the student has previously earned credit in ACCT 2010 or its equivalent. Statement of Prerequisites: none Goals: Acquire a working knowledge of double-entry accounting. Learn to prepare financial statements including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Owner s Equity. Understand basic key areas of bookkeeping, including some payroll and tax information. Obtain an introductory knowledge of Pro 2009 software. Consistently read, understand, and follow directions in homework and all aspects of the class. Develop and consistently practice proper communication in any class-related interaction. Outcomes: A working knowledge of double-entry accounting and preparation of financial statements will be demonstrated on successful completion of homework assignments and tests (especially the cumulative final). Knowledge of an introductory understanding of Pro 2009 software will be demonstrated by obtaining 70% or above of the possible points for the portion of the course. Development of the ability to consistently read, understand, and follow directions in homework and all aspects of the class will be shown by an absence of point reductions from not following directions. Methodology: This course will be presented through lectures, illustrations, and student participation in discussion. Problem solving will be used extensively, as will independent & group work. Evaluation Criteria: Graded Component Points Available % of Final Grade for the Course Chapter Homework (15pts ea) 150 20 % Chapter Tests (100pts ea.& Drop 1) 400 53.33 % Comprehensive Final 100 13.33 % 100 13.34 % Total Points 750 100 % Your final grade will be calculated by dividing the total points you have accumulated by the total available (750) and awarded a grade according to the following schedule. I will round % grades up so a 69.45 = 70% = C, but 69.44 = 69% = D. Grade Percent A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F < 60%
Required Text, Reading, and Materials: Accounting for Practical Accounting current edition (available at the CC Bookstore). This paperback combines two texts: College Accounting: 1-14 by Wild-Richardson-Shaw & Computer Accounting with Pro 2009 by Ulmer. Student preparation: It is essential to spend time reading the textbook thoroughly and completing homework carefully outside of class time to be successful in this course. Assigned reading: Textbook reading completed before class allows proper participation in class discussions and invaluably assists in keeping up with course content. Assigned work: Each chapter covered will have assigned work. Incomplete & late assignments will not be awarded any points. Assignments should either be typed or written neatly in Pencil. Assignments for each chapter are worth 15 points each. You may want to use the following websites for online additional learning tools offered from the textbook: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073379441/student_view0/ (available through www.mhhe.com/wildca choose online learning center student edition). Tests: Tests must be completed in pencil. Tests will be given during class time and all tests are closed notes & closed text tests. Tests must be taken on the scheduled day and no make-up tests will be allowed. Missed tests will be assigned a grade of zero. One test score will be thrown out for grade computation, so plan accordingly. Attendance: Absences result in lower grades as invaluable interaction during class time will positively influence mastering course content. There are no excused absences for this course. You will determine your grade in part by committing the time to attend each class session in full. If you do not attend it is your responsibility to retrieve information on what was covered from a classmate, and your absence will not alter due dates or other requirements. Class Policies: Last Date to Change to Audit Status / Withdraw with a W Grade: April 30, 2010. Please turn off all cell phones and any other electronic device before class begins. Please understand no food, candy, snack, or drink items of any kind can be in the computer classroom. No visitors are allowed. Any personal behavior that interferes with the ability of the instructor to conduct class or any student s opportunity to learn is not appropriate. Never hesitate to ask questions in class if you need clarification on course material, or to see the instructor for anything pertaining to this course. Student Rights and Responsibilities: Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. Chain of Command: If you have any problems with this class, you should first contact the instructor in order to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take your problem through the appropriate chain of command starting with the department head, then the School of Business and Industry Dean, and lastly the Vice President for academic affairs. Academic Dishonesty - Cheating & Plagiarism: Casper College demands intellectual honesty. Proven plagiarism or any form of dishonesty associated with the academic process can result in the offender failing the course in which the offense was committed or expulsion from school. See the Casper College Student Code of Conduct. ADA Accommodations Policy: It is the policy of Casper College to provide appropriate accommodations to any student with a documented disability. If you have a need for accommodation in this course, please make an appointment to see me at your earliest convenience.
Calendar or schedule indicating course content: Notable Spring Semester Dates: January 18 MLK day / January 19 This class begins / February 15 Presidents Day / March 1-5 Midterm Exams / March 8-12 Spring Break / April 2 Spring Holiday / April 16 Advising Day/ April 30 Withdrawal Deadline/May 10-13 Final Exams/ May 14 Commencement. Week Beginning Chapter Topic Assignment January 18 No Class on Monday as MLK Day. Chapter 1 Introduction to Accounting Ex 1-1 Ex 1-2 Ex 1-4 Problem 1-1A Problem 1-2A BTN 1-1 January 25 Chapter 2 February 1 Exam 1 Ch. 1 & 2 Chapter 3 Accounting for Business Transactions Applying Double-Entry Accounting February 8 Chapter 4 Preparing the General Journal & General Ledger February 15 No class on Monday as it is Presidents Day Chapter 4 Exam 2 Ch. 3 & 4 Adjusting Accounts and Preparing Financial BTN 1-2 Ex 2-1 Ex 2-2 Ex 2-4 Ex 2-6 Ex 2-7 Ex 2-8 Problem 2-6A BTN 2-2 Ex 3-1 Ex 3-2 Ex 3-3 Ex 3-6 Problem 3-1A Problem 3-2A BTN 3-1 BTN 3-2 Ex 4-1 Ex 4-2 Ex 4-3 Ex 4-4 Ex 4-5 Ex 4-6 Problem 4-2A BTN 4-1 BTN 4-2 Ex 5-1 Ex 5-2 Ex 5-4 Ex 5-6
February 15 (Continued) Chapter 5 Statements Ex 5-7 Problem 5-1A Problem 5-2A BTN 5-2 February 22 Chapter 5 & 6 Closing Process and Financial Statements Ex 6-1 Ex 6-2 Ex 6-3 Ex 6-4 Ex 6-8 Problem 6-1A BTN 6-2 March 1 Exam 3 Ch. 5 & 6 March 8-12 = Chapter 7 Spring Break No Classes Thus March 15 March 22 Fraud, Ethics and Controls Start working on Ex 7-1 Ex 7-2 Ex 7-3 Problem 7-1A Problem 7-2A March 29 Chapter 8 Friday, April 2 Spring Holiday No Class April 5 Exam 4 Ch 7,8 Cash and Cash Controls April 12 Friday, April 16 Advising Day No Class April 19 Chapter 9 Employee Earnings, Deductions and Payroll Ex 8-3 Ex 8-4 Ex 8-5 Problem 8-2A Problem 8-4 A parts 1,2 Ex 9-1 Ex 9-2 Ex 9-3 Ex 9-4 Ex 9-5 Problem 9-1A Problem 9-4A Problem 9-5A
April 26 April 30 last day to Drop a Class Chapter 10 May 3 Exam 5 Ch. 9 & 10 May 10-13 Finals Comprehensive final according to Final Exam Schedule Employer Payroll Tax Reporting Ex 10-1 Ex 10-2 Ex 0-3 Ex 10-4 Ex 10-5 Ex 10-6 Problem 10-1-A BTN 10-2 Finish