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1 ACCTG 211 Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting Sam and Irene Black School of Business Penn State Erie Course Syllabus Spring 2012 Course Information: Section and Time: 001 M/W/F 08:00-09:15 BURKE 001 Course Objective: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. Upon completion, students will be able to read and understand an annual report of a company, and perform financial statement analysis. In addition, students will be able to apply principles of managerial accounting to assign costs to products and to accounting periods, and understand the fundamental purpose, and preparation, of a financial budget. Students will also obtain an increased awareness of careers in accounting. Instructor Information: Instructor: Linda Hajec, CPA, MBA Office: BURKE 287 Phone: (814) Office Hours: M/W/F 9:20-10:00 and 12:15-12:45 lla129@psu.edu and by appointment Text and Supplements (Required, and to be brought daily to class): Survey of Accounting, 3 nd ed., Edmonds, McGraw-Hill/Irwin ISBN: Textbook website: Homework website, CONNECT: ( spring2012) -- Graded homework, and practice problems that were used in class. Course Website, ANGEL (cms.psu.edu) Chapter handouts, homework assignments and solutions, schedule updates and other information will be placed on ANGEL throughout the semester. Grading and Requirements: Points Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2) 70 Exam 2 (Chapters 3,4,5) 90 Exam 3 (Chapters 6,7,8) 90 Exam 4 (Chapters 10,11,12) 90 Exam 5 (Chapters 13,14) 60 Quizzes/Homework 100 Financial Statement Analysis 50 Participation Final course grades will be assigned based on the following scale. Grade Percent Range Point Range A % A % B % B % B % C % C % D % F Below 60%

2 Exams: Five (5) examinations will be given during this course; four in-term exams and a final, each worth varying points. The final exam is cumulative only to the extent that you need what you learned earlier in the course to support the work in the final chapters. Exams will consist primarily of multiple choice, both theory and numerical problems. Students who will be attending to University business on the date of a scheduled exam should notify me at least one week PRIOR to the date of the exam to arrange a time to take the exam prior to the scheduled date. Under RARE circumstances, students missing an exam for a legitimate reason and presenting documentation (e.g., note from doctor, obituary, etc) will be given the opportunity to make-up the missing grade via a written exam given in place of the multiple choice exam. Please note that work, personal travel, or extra-curricular activities are not legitimate reasons for missing an exam. The enclosed exam schedule is tentative, however, pending unforeseen circumstances, this schedule will not change, and you should plan accordingly. Quizzes/Homework: There will be a number of quizzes during the semester. Quizzes may be multiple choice, or problem-based, and may be assigned online or taken in class. Homework may be assigned online, or it may be assigned to submit in class. Homework may also include an article review to be presented during class. Each quiz or homework assignment assigned will be allocated points, and the total percent correct earned throughout the semester will be applied to the 100-point grading scale. Example: if there are 400 total points available in quizzes/homework, and you earn 300 points in assignment points, that is 75% (300/400). That percentage will be applied to the 100 points allocated to homework in the scale shown above, and you will have earned 75 of the 100 homework points (75% x 100 total points = 75 points). There will be at least three dropped grades (ie, your lowest three). The purpose of dropping the lowest quiz/homework scores is to allow for illness, family emergencies, car trouble, etc, so therefore no make-up quizzes will be given for any reason, homework may not be submitted early or late, and you must be present to submit your own homework. Quizzes will generally be announced ahead of time, but may not be in all cases. Your first assignment (worth 10 assignment points) is due the second day that the class meets complete the last two pages of this syllabus, tear off and turn in at the start of our next class. Participation: These points will be earned through attendance, preparation for class, and participation during class. In the spirit of the business career for which you are planning, it expected that you are in attendance, prepared, and participating. If these characteristics seem foreign to you, or you think your professor is being unreasonable, this is a good time for you to adjust to future expectations. It is my hope that you leave Penn State not only with a degree, but an education. I have an extensive philosophy about what makes a promotable employee. I believe that you should come out of Penn State technically strong, but also able to step into the work world with the confidence and behavior attributes that will set you apart. Your participation points will be posted with your final exam grade. Note that talking during class while I am talking is not participation. It s rude. Please don t. Other Grade-Impacting Items: Assignments will be given for homework, including reading and problems. These assignments will lead you to the types of problems that you should expect to see on the quizzes and exams. You will be able to participate in class if you have the assignments completed. You will have a better chance of doing well in the course by keeping up with the assignments, and asking for further explanation on items that caused you any confusion. Interestingly, it tends to be the A students who ask for help. Also, one bonus point will be awarded to each student who sends me an prior to the start of class, with a legitimate error in the online homework, online text, or printed text. If the error is in the solution, you will need to cut and paste a copy of the screen where you see the error into the , or attached to the , so that I can see the specific item you are seeing. Remember that you will not have the same numbers in your homework as other students, so simply referring to the

3 number will not be sufficient you must be able to show me the screen you are looking at so that I can see the same problem you see. Attendance: You will find attendance to be important in your success, both in class and at work. Expect class to start on time. If you need to leave early for any reason, please let me know before the start of class, and sit near the door to minimize the disruption to the class. You commit to being here, and I commit to covering new material to make it worth your time. If you miss a class, you are responsible for coming to my office to get handouts, and for getting notes and assignments from another student. Please do not me and ask me what you missed, or to bring you a completed worksheet with the answers filled in. MY CLASS BUDDY (name, phone number/ ) Electronics: Calculators bring a basic calculator to class each day. Learn to use it. Cell Phones/PDAs/Palm Pilots/Computers do not bring to class, or keep them shut off and stored away during class. They may not be used as a calculator on an exam. Cell Phones to emphasize Please turn your cell phone off at the start of class, and store it out of sight. Answering a cell phone in class is not acceptable behavior. Texting during class is not acceptable behavior. It is in your own best interest to turn off your cell phone at the start of class. Off, not on vibrate. Any specific concern with this policy should be addressed with me. Expectations: You, as the student, are expected to adhere to class policies, and treat your classmates and instructor with courtesy. You are expected to arrive prepared, and stay focused on the class during the time that we are together. Arriving Prepared means you have read any assigned material, and made an honest attempt to work through any homework assignments. You are expected to make best use of the opportunities put before you to learn the material we cover. You should expect of me, as the instructor, that I will also adhere to class policies, and treat you and your classmates with courtesy. I will also arrive prepared, and stay focused on the class during the time we are together. I will work to assure that as an individual, you have every opportunity to fully understand the material and to succeed in this class. Think of me as your personal trainer I am not here to make you happy; I m here to make you better. Statement on Academic Integrity: Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, puts a very high value on academic integrity, and violations are not tolerated. Academic integrity is one of the four Penn State principles by which all students must abide. Any violation of academic integrity will receive academic and possibly disciplinary sanctions, including the possible awarding of an XF grade which is recorded on the transcript and states that failure of the course was due to an act of academic dishonesty. All acts of academic dishonesty are recorded so repeat offenders can be sanctioned accordingly. More information on academic integrity can be found at: Academic and Career Planning Center: The Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC) can assist students with the process of career and life planning through a full range of programs and services. You may schedule appointments with the ACPC staff to discuss issues including interests, skills, values, and goal setting, as well as how to find career information, internships, full-time jobs, and graduate schools. You are encouraged to utilize the services of the ACPC every year from your first semester to graduation. ACPC Location: Second floor Reed Building ACPC Phone: ACPC Web Site:

4 Tentative Class Schedule: Date Chapter Topic 1. 1/9 1/11 1/ /16 1/18 1/ /23 1/25 1/ /30 2/1 2/3 5. 2/6 2/8 2/ /13 2/15 2/ /20 2/22 2/ /27 2/29 3/2 1 Introduction to Business and Accounting The accounting equation Classification of transactions 2 MLK Day No classes Deferrals / Accruals Adjusting Entries 3/5 3/9 Spring Break 9. 3/12 3/14 3/ /19 3/21 3/ /26 3/28 3/ /2 4/4 4/ /9 4/11 4/ /16 4/18 4/ /23 4/25 4/27 Finals Week Financial Statements Comprehensive problems review Exam I 3 Accounting systems for merchandise sales Recording gains and losses 4 Bank reconciliations Internal controls / ethics 5 Accounts Receivable allowance Notes Receivable/ credit cards Inventory costing Cumulative problems review Exam 2 6 Fixed assets Depreciation Intangible assets 7 Notes Payable/Sales Tax/Contingent Liabilities Warranties/Installment Notes Bonds 8 Ownership Structure, Common vs Preferred Stock Par value / recording stock issuance Dividends/Splits Comprehensive Problems Review Exam III Financial Statement Analysis and Project Prep 10 Managerial Accounting Overview Cost Accounting Fundamentals 11 Fixed vs Variable Costs Operating Leverage/Break-Even/Target Profit/Margin of Safety 12 Direct vs Indirect Costs Allocating Indirect Costs Comprehensive Problems Review Exam IV Relevant vs Irrelevant Information and Decision-Making Special Orders/Outsourcing Segment Elimination/Equipment Replacement Comprehensive Budget Walkthrough Comprehensive Budget Walkthrough Continued Comprehensive Budget Classwork Comprehensive Problems Review Exam V (Time and Place TBA)

5 STUDENT INFORMATION AND STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING PRINT NEATLY: You will be provided a picture on the second day of class. Using scissors (also provided), cut your picture out on the lines shown, and tape the picture here. Please tape the picture so that it is FLAT, and secured on ALL FOUR SIDES and CORNERS. Name (as you prefer): Major: Semesters attended/completed (all college): Current Employer? Hours working per week? City you call home? Accounting-related experience (high school accounting, work-related, etc)? Any special circumstances you would like to call to my attention (academic, medical, or personal that could affect you with respect to this class): STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING I have read and understand the contents of the syllabus and what is expected of me in ACCTG 211 Financial and Managerial Accounting, Section 001, for the Spring 2012 semester. (print name) (signature) (date) For Instructor s Use: 1/9 1/11 1/13 1/16 1/18 1/20 1/23 1/25 1/27 1/30 2/1 2/3 2/6 2/8 2/10 2/13 2/15 2/17 2/20 2/22 2/24 2/27 2/29 3/2 3/12 3/14 3/16 3/19 3/21 3/23 3/26 3/28 3/30 4/2 4/4 4/6 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/16 4/18 4/20 4/23 4/25 4/27

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7 ACCTG 211 PRINT Name Spring 2012 Participation #1: Syllabus Here is your first participation opportunity. Complete all the questions based on this syllabus and turn it in at the beginning of the second class period. Put it on the front table as you enter the room. Late quizzes get half credit. Once we officially start the second class, all other quizzes are late. (Now aren't you glad you read the whole syllabus?) Make a point of getting 100% on this one! Note: points will be taken off for not following these simple directions. If you've added this class late, you must turn in this quiz at the beginning of the period following the one in which you added. Mark it Late Add in the upper right above your name. You MUST turn this quiz in, even if it is late! True or False. Circle either T or F for each question. T F 1. The textbook is optional, as we will not use it very often. T F 2. The textbook has a website that has additional support available, including practice questions. T F 3. Exams are non-cumulative, so I may make up any exam for any reason. T F 4. I will be able to drop AT LEAST three quiz / homework grades. T F 5. Quizzes and homework may be made up if I am absent the class period where they are due. T F 6. It s OK to talk during class, as long as I am talking about what we are doing in class that day. It s better than interrupting the instructor with a question. T F 7. Attendance, or the lack thereof, may end up impacting my grade. T F 8. I need to provide an excuse every time I miss class. T F 9. I should plan to bring a very basic calculator to class every day. T F 10. I will have a Homework Buddy to call if I forget to write down an assignment or have to miss a class.

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