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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Intro to Accounting I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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ACNT 1303
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Section Number:
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581
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Semester/Year:
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SP2 20
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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16
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A study of accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable, valuation of receivables and equipment, and valuation of inventories in a manual and computerized environment.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Required (unless approved by accounting department): ACNT 1303
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
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Required: Fundamental Accounting Principles, 24e By John Wild and Ken Shaw. McGraw Hill
NOTE - You do not need to purchase a Connect Access Code this semester. McGraw Hill has provided us with free codes. Check Canvas/Modules/Start Here for the free access code.
Required: Access to a computer internet access and a browser. Calculator. Notebook. Pen/pencil.
NOTE – If you purchased a text for this class from the bookstore, please return the item upopened.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dee Amaradasa
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online via Canvas (Inbox or Conference)
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6414
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E-mail Address:
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damaradasa@nctc.edu NOTE – Your instructor will not respond to e-mail sent from your personal or work e-mail addresses. Please use Canvas mail or NCTC Lion Mail to communicate with your instructor.
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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6:30 pm –
10:20 pm Online via Canvas – by appointment.
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Note: Although these are my scheduled office hours, you may contact me anytime via Canvas Mail.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Define accounting terminology
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Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment
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Complete the accounting cycle
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4.
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Prepare financial statements
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Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll
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Prepare bank reconciliations
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Correct accounting errors.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Various
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Homework Assignments
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30%
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Various
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LearnSmart Assignments
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20%
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Various
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Discussions
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10%
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Various
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Course Learning Outcomes Assignments
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10%
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2
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Unit Exams
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30%
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100%
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Letter grades for this course will be assigned in accordance with NCTC standard grading policy.
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A
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90% - 100%
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D
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60% - 69%
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B
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80% - 89%
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F
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0 – 59%
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C
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70% - 79%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Week
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Topic
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Tentative Assignments
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Due Dates
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1
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Chapter 1: Accounting in Business
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Extra Credit Discussion Forum
Week 1 Homework
Week 1 LearnSmart
Extra Credit Weekly Reflection
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4/5/2020
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2
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Chapter 1: Accounting in Business
Chapter 2: Analyzing and Recording Transactions
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Discussion 1 original post
Week 2 Homework
Week 2 LearnSmart Discussion 1 reply
Extra Credit Weekly Reflection
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4/9/2020
4/11/2020
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3
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Chapter 2: Analyzing and Recording Transactions
Chapter 3: Adjusting Accounts and Preparing Financial Statements
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Discussion 2 original post
Week 3 Homework
Week 3 LearnSmart Discussion 2 reply
Extra Credit Weekly Reflection
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4/16/2020
4/19/2020
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4
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Chapter 3: Adjusting Accounts and Preparing Financial Statements
Chapter 4: Completing the Accounting Cycle
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Exam 1 (Ch 1, 2, and part of Ch 3)
Extra Credit Weekly Reflection
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4/26/2020
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5
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Chapter 4: Completing the Accounting Cycle
Chapter 8: Cash and Internal Controls
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Discussion 3 original post
Week 5 Homework
Week 5 LearnSmart Discussion 3 reply
Extra Credit Weekly Reflection
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4/30/2020
5/2/2020
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Chapter 8: Cash and Internal Controls
Chapter 11: Payroll Accounting
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Discussion 4 original post
Week 6 Homework
Week 6 LearnSmart Discussion 4 reply
Extra Credit Weekly Reflection
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5/7/2020
5/10/2020
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7
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Payroll Accounting – supplemental material
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Week 7 Homework
Week 7 LearnSmart ALL Learning Outcome Assessments
Exam 2 (Ch 4, 8, 11 and part of Ch 3)
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THURSDAY
5/14/2020
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CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNTING MAJORS
The capstone for the Accounting Technician Certificate is a comprehensive program exam with a score of 70% or higher. Exam must be scheduled with the Department Chair upon completion of a certificate.
The capstone requirement for the AAS Degree in Accounting is ACNT 2302 Accounting Capstone. It should be taken the last semester before graduation. This course may not be substituted.
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)
Attendance in your online course will be measured by the completion of graded assignments by their due dates. Students who fail to log in regularly and participate in online course assignments will be reported to the college as non-attending students.
Non-attendance may impact your Financial Aid.
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 24th, 2020.
Students can learn more about the withdraw policy and procedure by http://www.nctc.edu/current-students/drop-withdraw-class.html
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.
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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)]”.
Please refer to the student handbook on consequences for academic dishonesty.
GRADE APPEALS AND INCOMPLETE GRADES
Students can read more about the college's grade appeal processes and procedures for assigning incomplete grades by visiting the Academic Catalog: https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academic-policies/grades-reports/student-grade-appeal.html and https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academic-policies/grades-reports/incomplete-grades.html .
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Suite 239 Office 234
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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