Fall 2009 Syllabus
Online Section 831
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Course Description: Integration of accounting principles and microcomputers in the operation of microcomputer-based accounting systems with the comparison, analysis, and use of microcomputer accounting software systems. Emphasis will be placed on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Financial Statement Analysis and software systems commonly found in computerized accounting environments. |
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Course Prerequisite: ACCT 10 or ACCT 1 with a final grade of C or higher Course Advisories: MABS 60 and BSMA 66 or 68 Course Hours: 3 credit hours |
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| Instructor: Rebecca Butler, CPA | ||
| Homepage: www.ccsf.edu/rbutler | ||
| CCSF e-mail: rbutler@ccsf.edu | ||
| Office Hours: online chat by appointment | ||
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Required Text:
Computer Accounting, with Peachtree Complete 2009; Required Software: Peachtree Complete 2009 for Microsoft Windows. A CD to install this free educational version of Peachtree is included with the text. Do not purchase a text without the installation CD. |
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Microsoft Word and Excel are required to complete a small part of the class. If you do not have access to this software, it is available to use in the Business Department Computer Lab. Computer Labs at CCSF: Peachtree Complete 2009 is not available on campus computers. However, there are computers labs available on campus for other computing needs. Students enrolled in Business Department courses may use the Business Department Computer Lab located in Cloud Hall 111. Students may also use the Academic Computer Lab in the Rosenberg Library. Visit the Learning Assistance Center (R207) for information and lab hours. |
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| This online section of ACCT 53, opens on Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m.This course covers Chapters 1 through 18 and Appendix B of the required textbook. Online students should expect to spend 9 hours per week completing coursework. | ||
| Class Orientation: An online orientation is provided in the class material and is required reading for all students. The online orientation familiarizes students with how the computer is used in the class and what is expected for successful completion of the class. Points are awarded for completion of the online orientation. There is not a face-to-face orientation. | ||
Readings: The reading assignments are a critical element of this course. Success in all class activities depends on completing the text and additional readings. You must carefully read and follow the software directions in each chapter of the text. |
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Exercises and Quizzes: Each chapter has two required exercises and one required quiz. The exercises focus on learning and reinforcing basic and advanced concepts. The quiz questions are based on the successful completion of chapter readings and assignments. |
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Discussion Forum: Forum postings are required throughout the class. Topics will be both instructor and student initiated. Postings will include a variety of conceptual topics and in depth discussions of class assignments. |
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| Projects: This class requires the completion of four projects and a final exam project. Each project tests your knowledge of Peachtree and your ability to interpret and record transactions. | ||
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Enrollment: The instructor will contact enrolled students before 8:00 pm on Friday, August 14 to confirm class status. Enrolled students who have not signed into class by 8:00 pm on Friday, August 28 will be dropped from the class. If a student wants to drop the class during the semester, it is the student's responsibility to do so. A student not officially dropping this class may receive a failing grade. |
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Grading: The class grading scale is based on 1,000 available points. Points are awarded for completion of quizzes, projects, and participation on the discussion board. Points are not awarded for all of the activities that are required for this class. However, success in the class depends on completion of all of the assigned activities. No extra credit will be given. |
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| Late Assignments: This is not a self-paced class. Students are expected to complete assignments in a timely manner. Late assignments will not be accepted. Assignments are due by the date and time shown on the due date list provided in class. | ||
| Online Etiquette: Please treat others in this course with the same level of respect that you would like to be treated. I suggest you read this book excerpt on internet etiquette or Netiquette. I expect all students to use proper netiquette in this class. | ||
Academic Conduct: Students are encouraged to work together to solve problems. However, each student must complete his own work. CCSF requires that the submission of all class assignments represent the original work of the student. Potential problems can be avoided if the rules set forth in the CCSF Student Code of Conduct are followed. |
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If you are a student with a disability and you require accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible. I will be happy to work with you and Disabled Student Programs and Services. Students who need academic accommodations should request them from the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 on the Ocean Campus. Telephone: 415-452-5481 (V) 415-452-5451 (TTY). DSPS is the campus office responsible for verifying disability-related need for academic accommodations, assessing that need, and for planning accommodations in cooperation with students and instructors as needed and consistent with course requirements. DSPS Web link at http://www.ccsf.edu/Services/DSPS/ |
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