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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Computerized Accounting - CBE
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Course Prefix & Number:
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ACNT 1311
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Section Number:
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361
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Term Code:
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Spring 2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Recommended: ACNT1303 or equivalent
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
QuickBooks 2017 Online Plus, A Complete Course. by Janet Horne. Pearson.
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Name of Instructor:
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Mandy Dulock
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online Tuesdays 10am -12pm or by appointment
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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mdulock@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth 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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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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Utilize application software to perform accounting tasks; maintain records
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Prepare reports; analyze reports for a business entity
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Prepare a comprehensive project
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Explain the components of general ledger software
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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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1
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Course Competency Pre-test
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No points but required
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8
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Module Pre-test
(one attempt)
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If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module
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8
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Module Post-Test
(three attempts)
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Must score 80 or higher on all module post-tests to pass the class.
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1
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Final Project Assignment
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Must score an 80 or higher on the project to pass the class
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This is an online class. Your attendance is documented by the completion of assignments. It is important that you log in regularly and stay on task for this course. If you feel you cannot complete the course, it is your responsibility to drop. If you do not complete the work successfully and fail to drop this course, you will receive an F.
The last day to drop with a W is April 25, 2018. If you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with Sarah Morrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator, or Mallory Batts, Fast Start IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns. Sarah can be reached at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or email smorrow@nctc.edu. Mallory and be reached at 940-668-7731ext. 4965 or email mbattas@nctc.edu. After meeting with Sarah or Mallory and you feel you still need to drop, please complete the necessary paperwork with the registrars’ office.
- Information for this course will be communicated via Canvas. That is the best way to contact me. Please do not hesitate to ask questions, I am here to help you!
- This course begins March 19, 2018 and ends May 11, 2018. This course is designed as a self-paced course. There are no weekly deadlines. However, it is highly encouraged that you log in at least four-five times a week to work on assignments.
- Your grade for this course will be A, B, or F. The course grade will be determined based on the grades from all module competency post-tests and your competency final project. You must score an 80 or higher on all Module Competency Post Tests and an 80 or higher on the Competency Project. You cannot make less than a B in this course.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Chapter 1 - Introduction to QuickBooks Online Plus
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Introduction to Quickbooks Online and applying for the Educational Trial Version of Quickbooks Online
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Chapter 2 - Create a Company
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Create a company in Quickbooks Online and activate the Educational Trial Version of Quickbooks Online
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Chapter 3 - Sales and Receivables: Service Items
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Focus on Receivables when providing services
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Chapter 4 - Payables and Purchases: Service Items
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Focus on Payables when providing services
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Chapter 5 - General Accounting and End-of-Period Procedures
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End-of-Period procedures including adjusting entries, owner withdrawals and investments, and closing entries
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Chapter 6 - Sales and Receivables: Products/Inventory and Service Items, Sales Tax, and Discounts
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Focus on receivables when selling inventory items, use locations and classes, accept credit cards for customer payments, collect sales tax, give customer sales discounts, and record NSF checks
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Chapter 7 – Payables and Purchases: Inventory, Bills, Payments, and Discounts
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Focus on payables when purchasing and paying for inventory items, prepare purchase orders, use a company credit card, record purchase and merchandise discounts, make sales tax payments
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Chapter 8: General Accounting, Inventory Adjustments, Budgets, and End-of-Period Procedures
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End-of-Period Procedures, make inventory adjustments, prepare budgets, and record closing entries
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o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
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.
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)]”.