NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Intro to Accounting I
Course Prefix & Number:		ACNT 1303	Section Number:	580	Semester/Year:	FA1 20
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	16
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required or Recommended Course Materials:   Required: Wiley Plus Access for College Accounting by Jerry Weygandt, Paul Kimmell, Deanna Martin and Jill Mitchell. Single term access code. https://www.wileyplus.com/accounting/weygandt-college-accounting-eprof18469/   The access cards are available for purchase at the NCTC bookstores.   Required: Access to a computer with internet access and a browser.  Calculator. Notebook. Pen/pencil.   Please login to Canvas to start your course.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Dee Amaradasa
Campus/Office Location:	Online via Canvas (Inbox or Conference)
Telephone Number:	940-498-6414
E-mail Address:	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.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
			9:30 am – 10:30 am Online via Canvas or WebEx – by appointment.			9 pm – 10 pm Online via Canvas or WebEx – by appointment.
Note:  Although these are my scheduled office hours, you may contact me anytime via Canvas Mail.

 

 

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:
1.	Define accounting terminology
2.	Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment
3.	Complete the accounting cycle
4.	Prepare financial statements
5.	Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll
6.	Prepare bank reconciliations
7.	Correct accounting errors.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
Various	Homework Assignments	30%
Various	Practice Assignments/Discussions/ Activities	30%
Various	Course Learning Outcomes Assignments	5%
3	Unit Exams	35%
		100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter grades for this course will be assigned in accordance with NCTC standard grading policy. 

     

A	90% - 100%		D	60% - 69%
B	80% - 89%		F	0 – 59%
C	70% - 79%

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Week	Topic	Tentative Assignments	Due Dates
1	Chapter 1: Welcome to Accounting	Extra Credit – Introduce Yourself Week 1 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Week 1 Homework Extra Credit Weekly Reflection	8/26/2020
2	Chapter 2: The Accounting Equation and Transaction Analysis Chapter 3: The Recording Process: Debits and Credits	Week 2 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Week 2 Homework Extra Credit Weekly Reflection	9/6/2020
3	Chapter 4: The Recording Process: The Journal, The Ledger, and the Trial Balance Chapter 5: Adjusting the Accounts and Preparing an Adjusted Trial Balance	Exam 1 – Ch 1, 2 and 3 Learning Outcome Assignments Week 3 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Extra Credit Weekly Reflection	9/13/2020
4	Chapter 5: Adjusting the Accounts and Preparing an Adjusted Trial Balance Chapter 6: Completing a Worksheet and Completing the Accounting Cycle	Week 4 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Week 4 Homework Extra Credit Weekly Reflection	9/20/2020
5	Chapter 6: Completing a Worksheet and Completing the Accounting Cycle   Chapter 12: Cash, Banking, and Internal Controls	Week 5 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Week 5 Homework Extra Credit Weekly Reflection	9/27/2020
6	Chapter 13:  Payroll Accounting: Employee Taxes and Records	Exam 2 – Ch 4, 5 and 6 Learning Outcome Assignments Week 6 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Extra Credit Weekly Reflection	10/4/2020
7	Chapter 14: Payroll Accounting: Employer Taxes and Records	Week 7 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Week 7 Homework Extra Credit Weekly Reflection	10/11/2020
8		Week 8 Practice Assignments/Discussion/Activities Week 8 Homework Exam 3 – Ch 12, 13 and 14 Learning Outcome Assignments	THURSDAY 10/15/2020

 

 

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 suggested 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.

 

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is   September 26^th, 2020.

 

Students can learn more about the withdraw policy and procedure by http://www.nctc.edu/current-students/drop-withdraw-class.html

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.

 

 

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 .

 

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office Location:	Corinth Campus, Suite 239 Office 234
Telephone Number:	940-498-6238
E-mail Address:	cfurdge@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Debbie Huffman
Office Location:	Gainesville
Telephone Number:	940-668-3357
E-mail Address:	dhuffman@nctc.edu