HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYLLABUS - ACNT 1313-12680 Computerized Accounting Application Distance Education - Summer 2014 Session Dean, Workforce Development: Dr. Arnold Goldberg Accounting Dept. Chair: Dr. Marina Grau Course Description: Use of the QuickBooks accounting software program to develop and maintain accounting records and to process common business applications for managerial decision-making. Course Goals: The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive course in financial accounting using the powerful QuickBooks software application. The course is designed to meet the needs of those students who are preparing for a career in accounting and for those from other academic disciplines who recognize the essential need, in today s business world, to process information in a computerized environment. Instructor Information: Instructor: Professor Bernie Brantley Office Location: Office Hours: Phone #: 832-439-1767 Email: burnett. brantley@hccs.edu Textbook and Related Material (Required): Textbook: Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks 2013 by Kathleen Villani & James B. Rosa; 2014 by Paradigm Publishing ISBN 978-0-76385-314-3 Included with the purchase of a new textbook ONLY and needed are a QuickBooks 2013 software student trial edition CD and a student resources CD. Storage: USB to store and back up files, especially if using different computers
Evaluation and Requirements: Students are expected to read all assigned chapters, complete and submit all assignments on due dates, and attend all classes. The nature of the course is such that regular attendance is essential for mastery of the course content. Your final grade for this course will be based on how well you do in meeting the evaluation requirements listed on your assignment schedule and applying the grading scale which is listed below. Academic Honesty: Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. "Scholarly dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Class Attendance: Students are required to log into class at least three times a week and must check the discussions, calendar, reminders and announcements regularly and is the student's responsibility to maintain contact with the class and instructor at all times. Discussions: In the discussion area of the course, all students are required to interact with your instructor and classmates in response to weekly posted discussion topics. Discussion Frequency: Students are required to log into the course and post and or respond to the threaded discussion topics provided by your facilitator. A minimum of 2 posts (3 points each) are to be made for each chapter, for a minimum total of 6 points for each chapter. Not complying with this requirement could result in a student being dropped from the course. Posts must be meaningful and related to the topic and or material in the chapter. Students can comment and respond to each other's posts. Points for student s posts are part of the grade requirement. All students must take the Final Exam to pass the course.
Evaluation Requirements: 2 Exams (Exam 2 is the Final Exam) 200 points Discussions (11 Chapters- 6pts each) 66 points Case Problems (10 Chapters) 150 points Total 416 points Grading Scale: 90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% BELOW 60% A B C D F (374 to 416 points) (333 to 373 points) (291 to 332 points) (250 to 290 points) ( 0 to 249 points)
Assignment Schedule: An assignment schedule is attached to this syllabus, see the next page. Modifications to this schedule will be included in the Blackboard environment. The schedule will be followed throughout this course and updated when necessary.
Week Date Chapter Topic - ma usmess ccoun 109 Homework 1 06/02/14-1 Syllabus Review 06/08/14 Introduction Course Procedures Reviews Accounting Principles Review 1 06/02/14-2 Vendors Case Problem 2 06/08/14 2 06/09/14-3 Customers Case Problem 2 06/15/14 3 06/16/14-4 Period End Procedures Case Problem 2 06/22/14 4 06/23/14-5 Inventory Case Problem 2 06/29/14 5 06/30/14-6 New Company Setup Interview Case Problem 2 07/06/14 Easy Step Interview 7 Alternative Method (No assignment to Submit) EXAM ONE CHAPTERS 1-5 6 0707/14-8 Payroll Set Up Case Problem 2 07/13/14 6 07/07/14 9 Payroll Processing Case Problem 2 07/13/14 6 07/14/14-10 Banking Case Problem 2 07/20/14 7 07/14/14-11 Job and Time Tracking Case Problem 2 07/20/14 8 07/21/14-12 Customizing Your Customer File Case Problem 2 8 07/22/14 07/23/14-07/24/14 CompC Final Exam (Exam 2 Chapters 6-12)
Eagle Oline STUDENT USER ID Your Eagle Online login user 10 will be your HCC User 10 (sometimes referred to as the "w" number). All HCC students have a unique User 10. If you do not know your User 10 you can look it up by visiting the HCC home page: From www.hccs.edu.underthecolumn.. CONNECT...click on the "Student System Sign In" link Then click on "Retrieve User 10" and follow the instructions. Or use the direct link to access the Student Sign In page: htlps:llhccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprdl?cmd=login&languagecd=eng The default student password is "distance." Students will then be prompted to change their password after their first login. Please visit the Distance Education (DE) Technical Support website if you need additional assistance with your login. HCC Course Withdrawal Policy The State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university. To help you avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, contact your DE professor regarding your academic performance. You may also want to contact your DE counselor to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.q. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc.). HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may "alert" you and DE counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. You (the student) may drop yourself online through the HCC Student Center by: 8 Week Session: July 7, 2014 at 4:30 PM. Up to the and including the withdrawal deadline a "W" is received on your transcript. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, you will receive the grade that you would have earned. Zeros averaged in for required coursework not submitted will lower your semester average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade of an "F". It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class; however, your professor reserves the right to withdraw you without your request due to excessive absences. If you do not feel comfortable contacting your professor to withdraw, you may provide a written request to DE Counseling through the AskDECounseling form found at de.hccs.edu. However, please do not contact both a DE counselor and your DE professor to request a withdrawal; either one is sufficient. Final Withdrawal Deadline: July 7, 2014 at 4:30 PM Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar's Office at 713.718.8500 to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines. Student Services DISTANCE EDUCATION ADVISING AND COUNSELING SERVICES Much DE student information can be found on the DE Student Services website: de.hccs.edu. Advising or counseling can be accomplished through our online request form Ask DE Counseling. Counselors and Student Services Associates (SSA) can assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements, degree planning, transfer issues, and career counseling. In-person, confidential sessions, can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address personal concerns impacting academic success.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have questions about your visa status. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance: Disability Support Services Offices:. System: 713.718.5165 Central: 713.718.6164 - also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students Outside of the HCC District service areas. Northwest: 713.718.5422 Northeast: 713.718.8420 Southeast: 713.718.7218 Southwest: 713.718.7909 After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) assigned to their professor. NOTICE FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF HCC SERVICE AREA Students who live or work outside the HCC service area and cannot take paper exams at one of our HCC testing locations MUST make arrangements for a proctor. Please see the DE Student Services Additional Resources webpage for more information. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT As with on-campus classes, all students in HCC Distance Education courses are required to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that could include denial of access to course-related email, discussion groups, and chat rooms or being removed from the class. SEXUALHARRASSMENT It is a violation of HCC policy for an employee, agent, or student of the College to engage in sexual harassment as defined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines. Any student who has a complaint concerning this policy has the opportunity to seek resolution of such a complaint in accordance with procedures set forth in the Student Handbook. Report any complaints immediately to College Administration or call the Institutional Equity & Compliance Office 713.718.8271. SCANS - Secretary's Commission for Achieving Necessary Skills: Detailed SCANS information on this course is available from your instructor. For additional information about SCANS, go to: wdr.doleta.gov/scans/teaching.
Workplace Competencies Resources: allocating time, money, materials, space, staff Interpersonal Skills: working on teams, teaching others, serving customers, leading, negotiating, and working well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds Information: acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and maintaining files, interpreting and communicating, and using computers to process information Systems: understanding social, organizational, and technological systems, monitoring and correcting performances, and designing or improving systems Technology: selecting equipment and tools, applying technology to specific tasks, and maintaining and troubleshooting technologies Foundation Skills Basic Skills: reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, speaking and listening Thinking Skills: thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, seeing things in the minds eye, knowing how to learn, and reasoning Personal Qualities: individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management and integrity SCANS workplace competencies and foundation skills have been integrated into Small Business Accounting, and are exhibited in the SCANS schedule.