Course Syllabus Principles of Financial Accounting ACCT 2301

Course Syllabus Principles of Financial Accounting ACCT 2301 Center of Excellence - Business Department Chair - Dr. Marina Grau Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) Instructor contact information (phone number and email address) Office Location and Hours Fall 2017, CRN#33421 Ercan.sinmaz@hccs.edu; Phone: 713-718-8251 Katy Campus -345; Tuesday/ Thursday 7AM to 8 AM or 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM by Appointment only Course Location/Times Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable Katy Campus, Room 222A/Monday 8-10:50AM Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: External Hours: Total Course Contact Hours 48.00 Course Length (number of weeks) Type of Instruction Course Description: 8 Weeks Classroom Lecture/hybrid This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will examine the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders equity to communicate the business entity s results of operations and financial position to users of financial information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owners equity while learning to use reported financial information for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International

Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Course Prerequisite(s) PREREQUISITE(S): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent Recommended co-requisite: MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Science Program/Discipline Requirements: 1. EXCEL- Students will work in EXCEL following textbook example formats, labels, and formulas 2. Internet- Students will use HCC webmail, Publisher platforms (McGraw-Hill Connect, Wily plus, etc.), the learning web, Eagle Online Canvas, and HCC LibLine (24/7 Library) Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 1. Students will be able to read, listen, speak, and write proficiently in preparation for presentations with clients, accounting firms and compliance work. 2. Students will demonstrate complete understanding of the complete accounting cycle. 3. Students will be able to prepare financial statements and tax returns utilizing computerized software packages, ie. Turbo Tax, Peachtree, and/or Quick Books. 4. Students will be able to reconcile and verify account balances, audit for internal control, and prepare financial statements. 5. Students will be able to help managers make financial and nonfinancial decisions using internal and external information. Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Use basic accounting terminology and the assumptions, principles, and constraints of the accounting environment. 2. Identify the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting. 3. Analyze and record business events in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 4. Prepare adjusting entries and close the general ledger. 5. Prepare financial statements in an appropriate U.S. GAAP format, including the following: income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders equity. 6. Analyze and interpret financial statements using financial analysis techniques. 7. Describe the conceptual differences between International Financial Reporting Standards and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) The student will be able to: Use basic accounting terminology and the assumptions, principles, and constraints of the accounting environment. 1. Illustrate external and internal users of accounting information 2. Illustrate general and specific principles and assumptions of

accounting 3. Illustrate the materiality and cost-benefit constraints of accounting Identify the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting. 1. Illustrate the matching of revenues and expenses of an accounting period 2. Illustrate prepaid (deferred) expenses and unearned (deferred) revenues 3. Illustrate accrued expenses, accrued revenues and cash basis accounting Analyze and record business events in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 1. Illustrate the basic accounting equation 2. Describe an account and its use in recording transactions 3. Analyze debits and credits and the double-entry system 4. Record transactions in a journal and post entries to a ledger Prepare adjusting entries and close the general ledger 1. Prepare and explain adjusting entries and adjusted trial balance 2. Describe and prepare closing entries 3. Prepare a post-closing trial balance Prepare financial statements in an appropriate U.S. GAAP format, including the following: income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders equity. 1. Prepare Income statement 2. Prepare Balance Sheet 3. Prepare Statement of Retained Earnings 4. Prepare statement of Cash flows Analyze and interpret financial statements using financial analysis techniques. 1. Describe and apply methods of horizontal analysis 2. Describe and apply methods of vertical analysis 3. Illustrate ratio analysis Describe the conceptual differences between International Financial Reporting Standards and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Describe the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1. Describe the responsibilities of Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) and the Financial Accounting Standard Board(FASB) 2. Describe the International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) and responsibilities of the International Accounting Standards

Board (ISAB). SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable Instructional Methods Student Assignments Core Curriculum Competencies: Illustrate accounting for service & merchandising business Intellectual - Mathematics Intellectual - Reading Intellectual - Writing Intellectual - Speaking Intellectual - Listening Intellectual - Critical Thinking Intellectual - Computer Literacy Perspectives - 5. Develop personal values for ethical behavior; Perspectives - 7. Use logical reasoning in problem solving; Illustrate reporting for assets & current liabilities Intellectual - Mathematics Intellectual - Reading Intellectual - Writing Intellectual - Speaking Intellectual - Listening Intellectual - Critical Thinking Intellectual - Computer Literacy Perspectives - 5. Develop personal values for ethical behavior; Perspectives - 7. Use logical reasoning in problem solving; Illustrate reporting & analysis of financial statements Intellectual - Mathematics Intellectual - Reading Intellectual - Writing Intellectual - Speaking Intellectual - Listening Intellectual - Critical Thinking Intellectual - Computer Literacy Perspectives - 5. Develop personal values for ethical behavior; Perspectives - 7. Use logical reasoning in problem solving; Classroom/Online Illustrate accounting for service & merchandising business No assignments selected for this outcome Illustrate reporting for assets & current liabilities No assignments selected for this outcome Illustrate reporting & analysis of financial statements No assignments selected for this outcome Student Assessment(s) Instructor's Requirements As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures Description of any special projects or assignments

Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required To be successful in this class, it is the student s responsibility to: Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities Read and comprehend the textbook Complete the required assignments and exams Ask for help when there is a question or problem Keep copies of homework, projects, instructions, emails including this syllabus Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable 1. EXCEL-Students will work in EXCEL following textbook example formats, labels, and formulas 2. Internet-Students will use HCC webmail, learning web, blackboard, lock-down browser, and HCC LibLine (24/7 Library) 3. Ethics-Students will develop personal values for ethical behavior HCC Grading Scale: A = 100-90 B = 89-80: C = 79-70: D = 69-60: 4 points per semester hour 3 points per semester hour 2 points per semester hour 1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour FX (Failure due to non-attendance) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) W (Withdrawn) I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour 0 points per semester hour 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.

Instructor Grading Criteria Evaluation Requirements: Connect (max 1000 points) Mid Term Exams Exam Final examinations Total 1000 points 2000 points 2000 points 5000 points Extra Credit (EGLS3 Instructor Evaluation 100 points Survey) if Available Perfect Attendance (Max 1 Absences) Not for 100 points online classes Important: Attendance Policy Classroom Class: If a student has more than 3 weeks absences in a semester, regardless of his/her grades for the class, Instructor has a right to give an FX grade for the class. If a student has special circumstances in this matter, he/she needs to make an arrangement with the instructor to avoid getting FX grade. Please be aware of that having FX grade may affect your Financial Aid. You may need to consult financial aid services for more information. Rule for Distance Education Class: If a student has below 40 % average in this class, He/She will be considered as nonattendance. Therefore, he will be given grade of FX instead of F. Please be aware of that having FX grade may affect your Financial Aid. You may need to consult financial aid services for more information. In Class Exams if applicable Failure to take an exam on the scheduled exam day will result in a zero unless arrangements have been made in advance. Make-ups must be arranged 24 hours prior to the day of the exam Grading Scale: 90-100% = A (4500-5000 points) 80-89% = B (4000-4499 points) 70-79% = C (3500-3999 points) 60-69% = D (3000-3499 points) BELOW 60% = F ( 0 to 599 points)

Instructional Materials ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I: Financial Accounting, 6th Edition By John Wild Note: HCCS has a custom edition of the text book. Buy it from hccs authorized bookstores or directly from publisher by using the below link http://shop.mheducation.com/mhshop/store/hccacc You will also be required to complete a variety of assignments that will be delivered via McGraw-Hill Connect, an innovative online learning system proven to help students achieve greater success HCC Policy Statement: Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: http://hccs.edu/student-rights EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their Web site: http://de.hccs.edu/ NOTE: The syllabus is subject to change. When changes occur, the instructor will advise the students during class time. It will be the student s responsibility when absent to check with the instructor or students for announcements. See Connect plus website for the due dates of Assignments and Exams Chapters TOPIC 1 Accounting in Business 2 Accounting for Business Transactions 3 Adjusting Accounts for Financial Statements 4 Accounting for Merchandising Operations 5 Inventories and Cost of Sales Mid Term Exam (Chapter 1 through 5) 6 Cash and Internal Controls

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