Accounting

Mr. Christensen

Class Description:
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the field of accounting. We will be discussing the accounting system needed to operate a sole-proprietor structured business. We will discuss the accounting process including credits and debits, journalizing, posting to the general ledger, payroll... Each student will have a workbook they use to complete their daily assignments. There will be tests for both the chapter and the units we will cover.

Text/Materials:
Text: Century 21 Accounting 8E
Software: Automated Accounting, Peachtree, and Excel
Handouts: Working Papers will be provided

TechPrep Credits from Big Bend Community College:
All students that earn a grade of B+ or better in this course are eligible for 5 college credits from Big Bend Community College. There are up to 5 college credits for this course. To receive these credits you must complete both semesters with a B+ or better.

Grading:

Daily work: Each chapter has several exercises to help the students practice the concepts we are covering. Each of these exercises will be graded along with vocabulary and chapter questions. In addition, we will have at least two audit tests for every chapter, testing them on the accuracy of their work.

Quizzes/Tests: We will have chapter tests for each chapter we complete in Accounting. The scoring for each test varies.

Participation Points: There will be 5 points for every day and students will receive full points unless they are: disruptive, not working on their incomplete assignments, not following the dress code, and tardiness are all ways to lower your daily participation points.

Final Grade: Your final grade is determined by the total points that have been assigned for the semseter.

Class Rules/Policies:
Missed Classes: You are responsible for the activities for each class period. If you know of a conflict ahead of time, you are welcome to submit projects early or you can do make-up work at 8:00 a.m. Due to the self-paced nature of this class, you are not given extra time in class to complete assignments missed because of your absences. Your grade may be reduced if you have excessive absences - School policy does state that you may fail a course if you accumulate 13 or more absences in a semester.

Assignments: There will be due dates given for all assignments. If the assignments are not in on time, the point value may be reduced by one point for every week the assignment is late. Tests will be given at the end of each chapter and at the end of each unit in the book.

Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure in course and/or expulsion from the school - refer to the student handbook. In this class, it is not difficult to cheat, but it is not that difficult to catch a cheater. If you use a personal thumb drive in this class, I have the right to inspect the contents of anyone's thumb drive without any warning or prearranged permission.

Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability for which you need extra assistance, please see me in private immediately. If you have already met with Special Services, please provide me with information regarding your special needs as soon as possible so appropriate accommodations can be made.

Dress Code: The dress code that is established in the student handbook will be enforced. Every student will receive a copy of the school rules and handbook on the first day of school. If you did not receive one, check with the office.

Computer Maintenance: Treat the computers with respect. They do not belong to you. Use the same computer everyday. Report any problems with your computer immediately. (Don't get blamed for someone else's damage.) Do not attempt to fix the computer on your own. NO FOOD OR LIQUID next to the computers.

Caution:

To suceed in Accounting, you must stay caught up in class and use your class time wisely. If you don't you will find yourself struggling with the concepts we will cover.

I Promise!!!!