Web.spcollege.edu
13970-698500****COLLEGE OF BUSINESS****ACADEMIC SYLLABUSACG 2450 Accounting Software ApplicationsINSTRUCTOR: Dennis Thureson, CPA EMAIL: Via MyCourses email or Thureson.Dennis@spcollege.edu ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:Academic Chair: Marta PrzyborowskiEmail: Przborowski.Marta@spcollege.eduPhone Number: 727-341-7973PROGRAM DIRECTORName: Mike EwellOffice Location: St. Pete Gibbs campus, TE 131-BOffice Phone Number: (727) 791-2610Email: ewell.mike@spcollege.eduCOURSE DESCRIPTION:?This course covers small business accounting using QuickBooks software. Topics include creating a Chart of Accounts, recording customer and vendor transactions, processing payroll, and creating reports. In addition, setting up a new company is covered.PREREQUISITES:? ?ACG 2021 and CGS 1100 or permission of program administratorCOURSE OBJECTIVES:Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:The student will understand why and how accounting software applications are powerful tools used in performing the accounting function by:listing and explaining the basic hardware components needed for a microcomputer accounting system.describing differences and similarities between a manual accounting information system and computerized accounting information system.performing file management tasks including file backup and restore.The student will understand and use accounting software to complete the entire accounting cycle including the design and setup of an accounting information system for a new company, transaction recording/analysis, and creation/analysis of various reports and financial statements by:entering given accounting transaction data properly according to specific accounting software application instruction.auditing all reports and making necessary corrections.executing commands necessary for posting to accounts in the general and subsidiary ledger (QuickBooks Pro refers to “lists”)executing commands to prepare a trial balance, general journal, general ledger and other informal schedules common to accountants and business.preparing and entering necessary adjusting entries when given accounting data.executing commands resulting in the preparation and printing of generally accepted accounting principles financial statements and other desired reports.preparing payrolls for a series of pay periods when given payroll data to include preparation of:payroll register (QuickBooks Pro refers to “Payroll Summary”)individual earnings records (QuickBooks Pro refers to “Employee Reports”)pay checksusing payroll data previously entered, completing quarterly and annual federal payroll tax reports, including:Form 941Form 940Form W-2Form 1099executing commands and entering sales and purchase data leading to proper entries and operation of a perpetual and/or periodic inventory system.executing commands to enter, manage and print status reports using inventory data.executing commands and using search techniques to find detailed accounting information within the computerized accounting information system.executing commands necessary to operate various auxiliary accounting modules (banking, vendors, customers, employees, job cost centers, order processing, financial statement analysis, depreciation, etc.).properly designing the accounting information system of a new business using accounting software applications.properly exporting the report data to an Excel spreadsheet format.TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:Computer Accounting with QuickBooks 2019, by Donna Kay, McGraw-Hill, 2019, ISBN 9781260484274.WEBSITES:Computer Accounting with QuickBooks 2019 Online Learning Center (OLC): Accounting with QuickBooks 2018 Student Website: contains Excel Report Templates for homework assignments.GRADING POLICY:Your course grade will be determined as follows: SmartBook Assignments1100 pointsChapters 1 - 11Chapter activities and exercises (Various points)440 pointsChapters 1 – 11 Exercises410 pointsProjects 1 - 11 (Various points)480 pointsChapter 12 Case150 pointsMultiple choice quizzes Chapters 1 - 11 (100 points each)1,100 points4 Discussion Posts (25 points each)100 pointsTOTAL 3,780 pointsGRADING SCALE:A?90 - 100%B80 - 89%C70 - 79%D60 - 69%FLess than 60%IMPORTANT DATES: Course dates: 5/18/2020 – 7/10/2020Last day to drop and receive a refund:5/22/2020Last day to withdraw and receive a grade of “W”: 6/18/2020Academic calendar: Aid: SPECIFIC INFORMATION:Accounting software applications is a challenging subject that requires a lot of patience, perseverance, practice and study to learn. This is an intensive course. It is recommended to dedicate a minimum of 12-15 hours per week (in an 8-week session) and 6-7.5 hours per week (in a 16-week session) to its study. Online and blended classes give the student a lot of flexibility in regards to study time but it is imperative to get organized and set a consistent time per week to master the learning objectives and complete the assessments of this course.?The learning process can be very demanding, but at the same time it will be very rewarding. The world of accounting is fascinating and will help you develop a new set of skills that will open the doors to a whole new world of opportunities.ATTENDANCE:The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum at:? classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn from the class.For face to face classes “No Show” means not physically present in the classroom at the moment attendance is taken.For blended classes “No Show” means not physically present in the classroom and/or never logged into Angel.For online classes “No Show” means never logged into MyCourses.Students who have not completed more than 40% of their assignments due (homework & chapter exams) at the 60% point will be considered as “not actively participating” in the class and may be administratively withdrawn with a grade of “WF”.STUDENTS’ AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS:Online /Student Conduct Student, Faculty and Staff Expectations and Performance Targets Honesty Policy SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION:?The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester.? It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College.? All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.SYLLABUS CHANGES:Will be posted in MyCourses and announced to all students.?????????????????????????????????? ?????SYLLABUS ADDENDUM:Please make sure you read the information in the addendum. Assistance Program (SAP)As an SPC student it's vital that you know Titans Care.? You can access resources through SPC’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) (), a collaborative resource for students with mental health or general life issues.? SAP provides help and education in suicide prevention, mental health, substance abuse awareness and more.? It is SPC’s belief that supporting mental wellness is everyone’s charge and that one loss as a result of substance abuse, mental illness, or suicide is one too many. If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.ASSIGNMENTS:Module/WeekChapterAssignmentDue Date1IntroductionChapter 1Chapter 2? Chapter 1 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 1? Ch 1 quiz? Chapter 2 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 2.? Ch 2 quiz? Module 1 Discussion5/24/202Chapter 3Chapter 4? Chapter 3 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 3? Ch 3 quiz? Chapter 4 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 4? Ch 4 quiz? Module 2 Discussion5/31/203Chapter 5Chapter 6? Chapter 5 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 5? Ch 5 quiz? Chapter 6 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 6? Ch 6 quiz6/7/204Chapter 7Chapter 8? Chapter 7 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 7? Ch 7 quiz? Chapter 8 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 8? Ch 8 quiz? Module 4 Discussion 6/14/205Chapter 9Chapter 10? Chapter 9 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 9? Ch 9 quiz? Chapter 10 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 10? Ch 10 quiz? Module 5 Discussion 6/21/206Chapter 11? Chapter 11 Activities and Exercises, SB? Project 11? Ch 11 quiz6/28/1207Chapter 12? Begin Ch 12 caseContinue working8Chapter 12? Ch 12 case due7/8/20Important Note: This tentative schedule may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor. Students should use this schedule as a general guide with regard to coverage and due dates. Specific announcements regarding exact due dates will be made during the course in class and/or online in MYCOURSES.Late assignments will not be accepted unless granted by the instructor.? If you have an extenuating circumstances please e-mail the instructor to request an extension.? ................
................
In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.
To fulfill the demand for quickly locating and searching documents.
It is intelligent file search solution for home and business.