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Greeley West High SchoolBusiness DepartmentCourse Outline for Accounting IFall SemesterMr. Rich DufaultMaster of Education—Admin: Northern State UniversityBusiness Education Major; PE Minor; CDE Cert. Valley City State UniversityEmail:rdufault@Phone: 970.348.5542Office Hours: Course DescriptionThis course presents the basic elements and concepts of accounting with an emphasis on the procedures used for maintaining journals, ledgers, and other related records for the completion of end-of-period reports for small service merchandising businesses. Students use actual record keeping forms to learn how to manually record information, as well as a computer to record information electronically. Our goal is to get through the first 8 Chapters in our 1st Quarter; we will be using Schoology as our resource to compete tasks and to also communicate with each other. Face to face classroom time; email, and Schoology are all forms of communication that will be used this quarter. SCHOOLOGY ACCESS CODE – 2VMZ-TTWP-PWSHTCOVID Information---please read online at the GWHS webpage. Text:SouthWestern Century 21 Accounting Eighth Edition and the Accounting Workbook (Working Papers)The following Chapters/Information will be covered in Accounting I during the fall semester:::Chapter 1----Starting a Proprietorship---Changes that Affect the Accounting EquationChapter 2----Analyzing Transactions into Debit and Credit PartChapter 3----Recording Transactions in a General JournalChapter 4----Posting from a General Journal to a General LedgerChapter 5----Cash Control SystemsChapter 6----Work Sheet for a Service BusinessChapter 7----Financial Statements for a ProprietorshipChapter 8----Recording Adjusting and Closing Entries for a Service BusinessFINALCourse ObjectivesDevelop an understanding of accounting terminology and proceduresExperience the everyday practices of the accounting cycle through simulationsLearn about different career opportunities in the field of accountingDemonstrate a positive work ethic and strong business ethics?How to Succeed in AccountingThis course will be fast paced. We will look to take a test approximately every two weeks, give or take a few days. You must keep up with the homework assignments and know how to do them inside and out, because each chapter builds on the skills tested on from the previous chapter. If you are not sure how to do something, ASK FOR HELP!!!?Grading (Subject to Change)Homework = Approximately 30% of Grade Exams = Approximately 30% of Grade Final Exam = Approximately 10% of Grade Class Participation = Approximately 30% of Grade Grading Scale – Final letter grades are based on a total point systemA90-100%B80-89%C70-79%D60-69%F0-59%Instruction will include group guided lecture, group activities, self-guided automated accounting, individual book work. Grades are determined on quality of work, neatness, turning work in on time, and above all, correct answers on all accounting ics Covered in AccountingFirst Semester: -Accounting For A Service Business Organized as a Proprietorship -Accounting For A Merchandising Business Organized as a Partnership and a Corporation.Second Semester: -Departmentalized Accounting and Accounting Control Systems -General Accounting Adjustments-Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, & Cost Accounting?Expectations and Other StuffRESPECT others (students, teachers, and guests) and the materials used in class!COMMUNICATION!FUN!!!Come to class everyday ON TIME, PREPARED and WILLING to participateNo food, drink, or snacks allowed in the classroom.The use of portable electronic devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, iPods, and video games, is prohibited during class time. Consequences for the use of prohibited items during class will be as follows: First Offense: Confiscation by teacher. Parent phone call from teacher. Student may pick up the device at the end of the day.Second Offense: Confiscation by teacher. Parent phone call from teacher. Parent must pick up the device from the teacher during the teacher contract hours of 7:20am to 3:20pm.Cheating: I will always catch you when you cheat so don’t do it! When you are caught: You will receive a grade of “zero” on the assignment Your parents will receive a phone call home?Late Work: Pending-- However, come see me and I will work with you on a case-by-case basis.You may turn in late work during this quarter. If you miss a presentation and it’s excused, you will be allowed to make it up at my discretion.Passes: No bathroom passes will be given out this quarter.Attendance and Tardiness:You need to be here and be on time. There will be consequences for tardiness (no tardy’s will be taken this quarter) that will/may result in detention, loss of points, etc. It goes back to respect and communication Availability: I will be available before school, lunch, Blocks 2 and 5 and by appointment to help you.Good Behavior/Attendance Incentive:As in “real-life” a person should be rewarded for doing the right things. Therefore, any student who exhibits good behavior, consistent participation and has less than four (4) absences (verified or unexcused) or tardies shall have their final exam score changed by at least one letter grade.DufaultBusiness DepartmentACCOUNTING I Please share this syllabus/calendar with your guardian and hand back to me for an easy/free 10 points.Print Student Name:__________________________________ Period: __________By submitting my signature below, I understand and will comply with the classroom expectations for this class.Student Signature:__________________________________________Date:________By submitting my signature below, I understand the expectations for my son/daughter regarding this class and will support them in their endeavor to pass with a grade commensurate with their ability.Guardian Signature:__________________________________________Date:________ ................
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