Course Title: Principles of Financial Accounting
Course Prefix & Number: ACCT 2301 Section Number: 331 Semester/Year: Summer 2019
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Fundamentals of financial accounting concepts and interpretation of accounting data; analysis of financial statements; income and cash flow analysis; nature of assets, liabilities and equities; understanding and use of the accounting process.
Course Prerequisite(s): Recommended prerequisite: MATH 1314 and BCIS 1305 or equivalent.
Required Textbook: Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions by John J. wild, 9th edition eBook, published by McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9781259917042. Lockdown Browser for testing.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor: Vanessa N Jackson
Campus/Office Location: Corinth
Telephone Number: 469.464.9733
E-mail Address: vnjackson@nctc.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00PM- 9:00 PM ONLINE
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
• Use basic accounting terminology and the assumptions, principles, and constraints of the accounting environment.
• Identify the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
• Analyze and record business events in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare adjusting entries and close the general ledger.
• 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.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements using financial analysis techniques.
• Describe the conceptual differences between International Financial Reporting Standards and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements Graded Course Elements Point Values
6 Quizzes 240
1 Final Exam 145
9 Discussion Posts 315
1 Financial Statement Project 200
1 Learning Objectives Assignment 100
Total Points Possible (dropping lowest unit exam) 1,000
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Financial Statement Project July 14
Final Exam August 12 & 13
See complete syllabus for course schedule.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL) Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is July 14, 2019.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) Failing score on individual assignment;
2) Failing grade for the course;
3) Suspension from the College.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office Location: Corinth Campus
Telephone Number: 940.498.6238
E-mail Address: cfurdge@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Ms. Debbie Huffman
Office Location: Gainesville Campus
Telephone Number: 940.668.3357
E-mail Address: dhuffman@nctc.edu