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Acct 1A Distance LearningCourse Expectations/Requirements:
WILEY URL: http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls127217/
Fall 2009
ACCT 001A-62Z call #0007
Wiley Plus is used for this class.
De Anza College Distance Learning Center LC-107
Phone: 408-864-8969 FAXES: 408-864-8245 or 408-864-5546
http://distance.deanza.edu
Service Hours: M-Th, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; Fri/Sat/Sun: Closed
** Wait Listed Students:
When enrolled students drop BEFORE final rosters are printed (Wednesday before classes begin), wait listed students automatically move into enrolled seats - an email is sent to the enrolled student letting them know of their "new" status and to pay their fees within five days if they want to officially maintain their enrolled status.
To view/monitor what the current enrollment looks like for the upcoming quarter/session, and/or registration info, please go to: https://registration.fhda.edu/prod/web/default.jsp
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If the class is currently full and you are not on the Wait List, getting on the Wait List (through the registration process) will be the only chance of getting in. Again, once classes begin, no adds, even if on the Wait List if the class is full.
If the class is not full, then students will be given an add code on the Friday of the first week based on their spot on the wait list. Those wishing to add must e-mail the instructor after the first day of class and before 8AM on the first Friday of the term. I will e-mail add codes to the students who have e-mailed me and are the highest on the wait list based on the space available in the course.
DESCRIPTION
ACCT 1A Financial Accounting 1 will be offered by yours truly via the web. The course will have two exams (open book, notes for the midterm and an ON CAMPUS FINAL), homework from each chapter, some web research and discussion. There will be a video component that can be webstreamed on your computer). You will be responsible for watching the videos, doing the homework, getting on the web, and taking the tests twice during the term (one online exam and one on campus exam).
REQUIREMENTS
Be prepared to spend a minimum of 12 hours per week using and studying course materials.
1. Complete the Online Orientation and submit the Student Information Form and the orientation in Catalyst (there is a hotlink to Catalyst later in this syllabus) by 12 noon on Friday, Sept 25. (Online Orientation may be found at: http://distance.deanza.edu/). Pre-registered students who do not complete the online orientations by the deadline will be dropped to make room for students on the waitlist.
2. Subscribe to the class listserv (optional).
3. View the 2-3 video webstream programs per chapter.
4. Complete all required reading assignments.
5. Turn in the required homework for the assigned sessions.
6. Take the two exams - midterm online and final exam on campus.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIRST MIDTERM EXAM ON FRIDAY, OCT 30(online) MUST BE TAKEN ON THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME, ONLINE - MORE INFORMATION ON THE FIRST EXAM DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS.
THE FINAL, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, FROM 5:00-7:00 PM in Forum 3, MUST BE TAKEN AT THE SCHEDULED TIME AND DATE AS WELL ON CAMPUS - NO EXCEPTIONS WHATSOEVER.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
In order to take this course you will need to have access to the world wide web (that can be provided at De Anza College) and be eligible to take ACCT 1A.
VIDEOSTREAMING INSTRUCTIONS
A high speed Internet connection is needed to view the videostreams. If you are connecting from home, this generally means a cable modem or DSL connection.
> To access the streams: go the Catalyst web site at
> https://catalyst.deanza.edu and login by following the instructions below. You will not be able to login until the first day of instruction. Once you've logged in, click on your course. The links to the videostreams, instructions and FAQ tips and troubleshooting are on this page.
Quick Login Instructions
> Username: Your De Anza College Student ID (NOT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER).
> Password: Your Birthday in this format: MMDDYYYY (Two digit month, followed by two digit day, followed by FOUR digit year; no slashes or spaces.)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR CATALYST: Please change to
> For technical help with Catalyst (Moodle), please go to
> http://catalysthelp.deanza.edu/. There is a link to this page from the
> Catalyst web site. Also, logon information and an FAQ are available at the
> Catalyst web site https://catalyst.deanza.edu.
> Videos are streamed using RealPlayer. For a free download of the RealPlay software and to test your computer go to the Distance Learning Center website http://distance.deanza.fhda.edu . Select the "Technology" link, then the "Webcasts and Videostreams" link and follow the directions there.
>
> The quality of the videostream can be affected by Internet congestion on the De Anza Campus or network congestion with your Internet service provide.
A high speed Internet connection is needed to view the videostreams. If you are connecting from home, this means a cable modem or DSL.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO ACCESS THE WILEY WEBSITE (URL PROVIDED ABOVE)
STUDY EACH WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
Work on the lessons in the following order:
a. Review the lesson assignments in the Text.
b. Read the textbook assignments (as listed on the assignment
schedule on this page).
c. View the assigned videotapes.
d. Complete assigned chapter exercises and turn them in by the
due date.
COMPLETE THE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments are due by 5:30 PM on the due date and are faxed into or dropped off at the Distance Learning Center.
Submitting Assignments make sure you complete the assignments online by the due dates:
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: MICHAEL GOUGH
Office Hours Held: Monday, Sept 28 through Thursday, Dec 3
Days and Hours: Monday/Wednesday: 11:30 AM-11:45 AM; Tuesday/Thursday: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Phone/Voicemail: (408) 864-8622
Fax Telephones: (408)864-8245; 864-5546
Office Location: F-51a
E-mail Address: goughmichael@fhda.edu
Contact the instructor if you have questions about the course. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
COURSE MATERIALS
http://books.fhda.edu/
Phone: 408-864-8455
Purchase at the De Anza College Bookstore:
2009 Acct Principles, (Weygandt etc, Wiley Publishing)
1. The book is by Weygandt and has a web component. You need to purchase the book from the bookstore to get the online code for the course.
2. Calculator, paper.
Text Refund Deadline: see catalog.
This course is designed to expose the student to the basic aspects of accounting. The course requires a substantial amount of reading and problem solving. Make sure you keep up with the work in the course and stay on top of the reading, videos and homework.
After completing the reading and homework assignments, you should be able to:
1. Explain the process of accounting.
2. Identify the users of accounting information.
3. Identify the generators of accounting information.
4. Perform double entry bookkeeping.
5. Record accounting transactions in a general journal and special purpose journal.
6. Post transactions to the general ledger.
7. Adjust accounts as part of the accounting cycle.
8. Prepare a trial balance, adjusted trial balance and financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and statement of owner's equity).
9. Prepare closing entries.
10. Recognize basic accounting theory and generally accepted accounting procedures.
11. Analyze financial statements at a beginning level and explain generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Policies: All exams must be taken at the scheduled time and date. There are no makeup exams for any reason; late assignments are not accepted for any reason.
REQUIREMENTS
The exams will be composed of problem type and short answer questions.
Exam #1: 10/30 The exam will open at 4:00 PM om Friday, Oct 30 and close at midnight that evening. You will have two hours to complete the exam. It is a multiple choice and problem type exam - online.
(Exam #1 Covers chapters 1-4)
Final Exam: Friday, 12/4; 5:00-7:00 PM; For 3 on campus
(Final is comprehensive, closed book, no notes)
Testing Materials for Final Exam: Bring one #2 pencil, blank paper and a calculator.
Closed book, no notes.
Final Grades:
Final Grades are assigned as follows:
Requirement: Possible Points:
1 midterm @ 100 points each 100
*homework/web assignments ........100 (approximate)
final exam .............................150
Total possible points ................350
Percentage Possible Final Letter Grade Assigned:
90 - 100 % A
80 - 89 % B
70 - 79 % C
60 - 69 % D
Below 60 % F
* There will be three web discussions in the class, where you are required to go on line and answer a discussion question posed to you and post it on this website. Go to Catalyst, click on Forum for the assigned week, sign in and respond. Your discussion is posted so the rest of the class can read what you say. It represents an important component of the class
Policy on Copying and Cheating:
Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other assignments will receive a failing grade in the course and will be reported to college authorities.
Grading Policies:
If you sign up for the course and complete the orientation you are enrolled. If you do not complete the orientation you are dropped as a no-show. If you do not take the midterm examination you will be dropped with a W grade.
Once you have indicated your enrollment in the class, it is your responsibility to monitor your enrollment and drop yourself if you believe you cannot pass the class. Other than failing to take the first midterm exam, it is entirely the student's responsibility to drop himself or herself in accordance with college guidelines and dates.
Incomplete grades are only available under the following conditions:
The student has done ALL of the work in the course and cannot take the final exam because of an emergency (verifiable illness, family death, car accident etc). If the issue arises prior to the date for withdrawal, then the student WILL TAKE A W GRADE. If it occurs after the withdrawal date and ALL work in the course has been completed and a verifiable emergency has taken place, then an incomplete grade can be given. Please note, these are exceedingly rare.
Once you have indicated your enrollment in the class and completed the orientations, it is your responsibility to keep up with the work and drop the course if you determine you cannot keep up. If you do not take the midterm exam, you will be dropped from the class, in all other cases, it is the student's responsibility to initiate the withdrawal. Please note DeAnza is very strict with the withdrawal date policy.
You may access your final grades through the Star System [408-777-9394 or 650-917-0509], and the Internet [https://regserv.fhda.edu/da-grades.html]
"Financial Accounting I" Assignment Schedule Fall 09 (subject to change)
Acct 1A Schedule
Date Description
Week of:
9/21 Chapter 1
9/28 Chapter 2
10/5 Chapter 3..
10/12 Chapter 4..
10/19 Chapter 5
10/26 Chapter 6..First exam on Friday, 10/30 4 PM-12 PM online, 2 hour time limit on Catalyst
11/2 Chapter 7
11/9 Chapter 8
11/16 Chapter 9
11/23 Review and homework Due
11/30 Final exam - Friday, 12/4 at 5:00 PM in Room Forum 3
Homework due dates
1-3A, 4A... 10/23
2-1A, 3A... 10/23
3-3A, 5A... 10/23
4-1A, 2A... 10/23
5-3A, 5A... 11/30
6-3A, 4A... 11/30
7-1A, 2A... 11/30
8-2A, 3A... 11/30
9-2A, 3A... 11/30
Web Discussion Due Dates
10/9
10/23
11/30
There may be additional web discussions to be announced in class.
For the Web Discussions log on to Catalyst, click onto Forum in the assigned week, and answer the question by replying to the statement presented.
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