NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Accounting Information Systmems
Course Prefix & Number:		ACNT 2332	Section Number:	310	Semester/Year:	SP2 21
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of accounting information systems and related subsystems, including data collection, security, retrieval, manipulation, filtering and sorting of data.
Course Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ACNT 1304
Required or Recommended Course Materials:   Required: Accounting Information Systems 3e by Richardson.  McGraw Hill Connect access code.  Access Code includes Connect access, e-text and SmartBook. A 2 week trial access is available.  See Canvas for instructions.   The access cards are available for purchase at the NCTC bookstores.   Required: Access to a computer internet access and a browser.  Notebook. Pen/pencil.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Dee Amaradasa
Campus/Office Location:	Online via Canvas (Inbox or WebEx 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
8 pm – 10 pm Online via Canvas or WebEx – by appointment.	8 pm – 10 pm Online via Canvas or WebEx – by appointment.	8 pm – 10 pm Online via Canvas or WebEx – by appointment.	8 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.	Describe the purposes of an accounting information system
2.	Apply concepts and terms that provide the foundation of accounting information systems

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
Various	LearnSmart Assignments	30%
Various	Homework/Discussions/ Activities	35%
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	Ch. 1 Accounting Information Systems and Firm Value Ch. 2 Accountants as Business Analysts	Extra Credit – Connect Orientation Week 1 LearnSmart Assignments Week 1 Homework/Discussion/Activities	3/28/2021
2	Ch. 4 Relational Databases and Enterprise Systems Ch. 5 Sales and Collections Business Process	Week 2 LearnSmart Assignments Week 2 Homework/Discussion/Activities	4/4/2021
3	Ch. 6 Purchases and Payments Business Process Ch. 9 Reporting Processes and eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)	Exam 1 – Ch 1, 2, 4, 5,  and 6  Week 3 Homework/Discussion/Activities	4/11/2021
4	Ch. 10 Data Analytics in Accounting: Concepts and the AMPS Model Ch. 11 Data Analytics in Accounting: Tools and Practice	Week 4 LearnSmart Assignments Week 4 Homework/Discussion/Activities	4/18/2021
5	Ch. 12 Emerging Technologies: Blockchain and AI Automation	Week 5 LearnSmart Assignments Week 5 Homework/Discussion/Activities	4/25/2021
6	Ch. 13 Accounting Information Systems and Internal Controls Ch. 14 Information Security and Computer Fraud	Exam 2 – Ch 9,10, 11 and 12 Week 6 Homework/Discussion/Activities	5/2/2021
7	Ch. 15 Monitoring and Auditing AIS	Week 7 LearnSmart Assignments Week 7 Homework/Discussion/Activities	5/9/2021
8		Week 8 LearnSmart Assignments Week 8 Homework/Discussion/Activities Exam 3 – Ch 13, 14 and 15	THURSDAY 5/13/2021

 

 

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)

This class will have online live lectures via Cisco WebEx. The instructor will record the lectures for students who are unable to attend the live lectures.

 

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   April 26^th, 2021.

 

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

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 .

 

 

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 as conditions change.

 

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 the spring 2021 semester, 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