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Coahoma Community College ACC 1213 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I Course Syllabus Fall 2016 ***Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about the class requirements, remember this syllabus is considered to be the ruling document. Course Information Course Number ACC 1213 Course Title Credits Meeting Times The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus throughout the semester. Principles of Accounting I 3 hours credit Location Curry Hall Room 1 Section A will meet Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:05AM 10:15AM Section B will meet Tuesday & Thursday from 1:25PM 2:45PM Section U will meet Tuesday Night from 6:30PM 9:30PM Section V will meet Monday & Friday from 3:00PM 4:30PM Required Text(s) Required Materials Required Technology Course Websites Used Accounting, 26 th edition, by Warren, Reeve & Duchac. Thomson Heinle (Boston). ISBN#: 9781305716780 Textbook, Ink Pens, Pencils, Notebook, Calculator, and Highlighters Ten Key Calculator/CengageNOW Canvas Active Coahoma Community College email account Internet access with a modern web browser (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) Microsoft Word 2007 or later and Microsoft Excel 2007 or later (you may use CCC s labs) http://www.mhhe.com/ub7e Instructor Information Name Office Location Office Hours Ms. Deborah Carter Curry Hall Business Suite Monday and Friday: 8:00AM 4:00PM Phone Number 662.621.4234 Email Instructor Availability dcarter@coahomacc.edu You can expect a response to email questions within 24 hours if received on Monday - Thursday. Other responses are made accordingly depending on when I check email. Students can come for assistance during office hours, not during other times the instructor is teaching another class. Appointments are not required, but are strongly suggested. General Course Description Course Description A study of the financial accounting principles that relate to business. The topics to be covered include the accounting cycle, accounting systems for service and merchandising businesses, assets, liabilities, and equity. Three hours, 3 credits. Course Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 1. Describe the role of accounting in business. Page 1

2. Summarize the development of accounting principles and relate them to practice. 3. Describe the importance of ethics and the basic principles of proper ethical conduct. 4. Understand the elements of the accounting equation. 5. Describe and prepare the four basic financial statements. 6. Complete the Accounting Cycle. 7. Describe and illustrate the financial statements on a merchandising business. 8. Prepare a chart of accounts for a merchandising business. 9. Prepare bank reconciliation and journalize any necessary entries. 10. Compute and interpret the ration of cash to current liabilities. 11. List the common classifications of receivables. 12. Describe three inventory cost flow assumptions and how they impact the income statement and balance sheet. 13. Define fixed assets and describe the accounting for their cost. 14. Describe internal controls over fixed assets. 15. Define and give examples of current liabilities. 16. List the two main sources of stockholders equity. 17. Describe and illustrate the accounting for forming a partnership. 18. Describe and illustrate the accounting for liquidating a partnership. Instructional Techniques Instructor is required to complete this section prior to presenting the syllabus to the students at the beginning of each semester. Class Procedures and Policies Attendance The nature of the educational programs at Coahoma Community College is such that it is necessary for every student to attend class regularly. Instructors will keep accurate class attendance records, and those records will become part of the student's official record. Regular class attendance and punctuality are expected. All arrangements for completing missed work are to be made with the instructor. It is the student s responsibility to initiate these arrangements. Excessive absences may result in loss of credit for the course concerned as well as loss of grant refunds and/or financial aid eligibility. Day Class Attendance Policy: Students enrolled in academic, technical, and or career programs are limited to six (6) absences in a given course during a regular semester. A student is counted tardy if he/she is later than ten (10) minutes arriving to class. Three tardies shall constitute one absence. Excessive Absences Financial Aid and Attendance Late Assignments Instructional It is the instructor s policy to record a grade of F for students who miss more than number of allowed absences in the course, regardless of the student s average in the class. However, the instructor will consider the individual circumstances regarding student absenteeism. Excessive absences may result in the loss of credit for the course as well as grant refunds and/or financial aid eligibility. All assignments and due dates are posted well in advance so it is reasonable to expect quality work from students submitted well before the due date and time. If you do not procrastinate there should be no reason to turn in assignments promptly. Plan on turning in all work at least 24 hours before the due date, and be prepared to accept the consequences if you do not. All individual assignments will gladly be accepted early. No individual extra credit will be given in this course everyone in the class will be evaluated on the same work. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON. Students are encouraged to follow the grievance policy found in the 2015-2017 college catalog in the Page 2

Grievances Classroom Policies Technology Expectations Instructional Policies section, should the need arise. Please be aware the first suggested step is to talk to the instructor about your issue to see if it can be resolved. Electronic devices such as headphones and MP3 players should not be brought into the classroom and/or the computer lab. Students should place cell phone devices on silent or vibrate to eliminate disruptions. Students are not allowed to record the instructor or fellow students without the expressed permission of the instructor. Students are expected to be familiar with how to use email and Internet search engines. In addition, students should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Any techniques presented in the class which requires an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel will be demonstrated by the instructor; students will receive practice on these techniques. Academic Integrity Academic Dishonesty is considered a disciplinary offense under the Coahoma Community College Student Handbook. Academic Dishonesty is defined as the submission of false academic records, cheating, plagiarism, altering, forging, or misusing a college academic record; acquiring or using test materials without faculty permission; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonest grades, honors, or awards. Any acts of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action and could result in sanctions as described in the Coahoma Community College Student Handbook and the Coahoma Community College Catalog. Academic dishonesty could involve the following: Having a tutor or friend complete a portion of your assignments Having a reviewer make extensive revisions to an assignment Copying work submitted by another student Sharing or receiving answers on tests before the test has been completed Other Information Assignments (REQUIRED) List of Assignments and Points A first instance of academic dishonesty will result in a zero for the assignment and an academic progress report will be filed. The same will happen with a second instance and in addition, the matter will be turned over to the Vice President of Student Affairs. If you have any questions about appropriate academic citations, consult your instructor. Occasionally, the instructor will offer review sessions during the semester to reinforce concepts and for review. These sessions are optional and will be offered at the instructor s discretion. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in any sessions offered by the instructor. We will only cover about 11 chapters out of our textbook this semester. At the end of this syllabus, there is a schedule of topics tentatively scheduled to be covered on a weekly basis. This schedule is subject to change. For each chapter, you will complete a homework assignment outside of class. In addition, you will complete an in class assignment. I recommend the practice test at the end of the chapter for additional remediation and practice. Occasionally, there will be discussion board questions that will be a part of the homework exercises. The total points for the class are as follows: Exams=400 Points Problem Sets=200 Points Page 3

Grade Scale: Coahoma Community College changed from the 3.0 system to the 4.0 system effective, September, 1974. College students academic progress is evaluated according to the following grading system. The following grade scale will be used: A B C D F 540 600 Points 480 539 Points 420 479 Points 360 419 Points Below 360 Points To be in good academic standing, students are required to maintain a cumulative 2.0 average on the 4.0 system. Each grade reported as having been earned by the student at the end of a semester or summer term will be included in computing the cumulative grade point average. The student should observe that the grade F carries zero quality points and will be included in the computation. For more information on the Coahoma Community College Grade Scale, students should see the College Catalog. Notice of Non Discrimination / Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Notice of Non-discrimination. Coahoma Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The institution has designated a Section 504/ADA/Title IX Coordinator. To address inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs for more information at 662-621-4127. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. Coahoma Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to an education for enrolled or admitted students who have verified disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). College policy calls for reasonable accommodations to be made for eligible students with verified disabilities on an individual and flexible basis. Any student enrolling in Coahoma Community College with a documented disability, who requests accommodations, must first provide a current evaluation of the disability from a medical professional. This documentation, which is required by federal guidelines, will remain on file with the Section 504/ADA/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Academic Affairs, 662-621-4127. Page 4

Course Outline ACC 1213 Accounting I This outline is intended as a guideline for the course. The institution and the instructor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and requirements as necessary to enhance each student s educational experience and student learning outcomes. I. Introduction to Accounting and Business A. Nature of a Business B. The Role of Accounting in Business C. Business Ethics D. Profession of Accounting E. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles F. Assets, Liabilities, and Owner s Equity G. Business Transactions and the Accounting Equation H. Financial Statements II. III. IV. Analyzing Transactions A. Usefulness of an Account B. Characteristics of an Account C. Analyzing and Summarizing Transactions in Accounts D. Illustration of Analyzing and Summarizing Transactions E. Trial Balance F. Discovery and Correction of Errors The Matching Concept and the Adjusting Process A. The Matching Concept B. Nature of the Adjusting Process C. Recording Adjusting Entries Completing the Accounting Cycle A. Accounting Cycle B. Work Sheet C. Financial Statements D. Adjusting and Closing Entries E. Fiscal Year V. Accounting Systems and Internal Controls A. Basic Accounting Systems B. Internal Control C. Manual Accounting Systems D. Adapting Manual Accounting Systems E. Computerized Accounting Systems F. E-Commerce VI. Accounting for Merchandising Businesses A. Nature of Merchandising Businesses B. Financial Statements for a Merchandising C. Sales Transactions D. Purchase Transactions E. Transportation Costs, Sales Taxes, and Trade Discounts F. Illustration of Accounting for Merchandise Transaction G. Chart of Accounts for a Merchandising Business H. The Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Business Page 5

VII. VIII. IX. Cash A. Nature of Cash and the Importance of Controls Over Cash B. Control of Cash Receipts C. Internal Control of Cash Payments D. Bank Accounts: Their Nature and use as a Control Over Case E. Bank Reconciliation F. Petty Cash G. Presentation of Cash on the Balance Sheet Receivables A. Classification of Receivables B. Internal control of Receivables C. Uncollectible Receivables D. Allowance Method of Accounting for Un-collectibles Inventories A. Internal Control of Inventories B. Effect of Inventory Errors on Financial Statements C. Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions D. Inventory Costing Methods Under a Perpetual Inventory System E. Inventory Costing Methods Under a Periodic Inventory F. Comparing Inventory Costing Methods G. Valuation of Inventory at Other than Cost H. Presenting Merchandise Inventory on the Balance X. Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets A. Nature of Fixed Assets B. Accounting for Depreciation C. Capital and Revenue Expenditures D. Disposal of Fixed Assets E. Leasing Fixed Assets F. Internal Control of Fixed Assets G. Natural Resources H. Intangible Assets XI. XII. Current Liabilities A. The Nature of Current Liabilities B. Short-Term Notes Payable and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt C. Contingent Liabilities D. Payroll and Payroll Taxes E. Accounting Systems for Payroll and Payroll Taxes F. Employees Fringe Benefits Corporations: Organization, Capital Stock Transactions, and Dividends A. Nature of a Corporation B. Stockholders Equity C. Sources of Paid-In Capital D. Issuing Stock E. Treasury Stock Transactions F. Stock Splits G. Accounting for Dividends Reporting Stockholders Equity Page 6

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