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Accounting 2 online
Preliminary syllabus, Spring 2009 (subject to change)
Professor Teri Bernstein, MBA, CPA
Bernstein_Teri@smc.edu
Communicating with me?
Required subject line on all emails: 1027/28 Lastnam=
e,
Firstname: subject
for
example:
1027 Smythe,=
Devon: request to turn in intro assn 2 hrs late f=
or
credit
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Everyo=
ne
comes to the class with different expectations. This online course =
DOES
duplicate the content of the traditional course, but NOT the delivery. An
online course relies on a self-directed student completing the assignment=
s,
readings, and threaded discussions on his/her own time schedule while mee=
ting
the posted deadlines. Students who perfo=
rm at
their potential, welcome change and are willing to assume responsibility,
make decisions, and express opinions, are successful in this online cours=
e.
Weekly deadlines must be met.
It is very easy to fall behind in an online class. There are no scheduled=
on-campus
or on-line class periods. The entire course is asynchronous and can be
accessed at your convenience. Your only requirement is to complete
assignments and exams as scheduled on the syllabus. You must be a
self-directed student who can plan your schedule to accommodate the deadl=
ines
outlined in the syllabus. Cyber students are often in multiple
life roles and time is a valuable commodity.
You are
expected to visit the course website several times a week--ideally, once a
day, 5-6 days per week.
www.smconline.org . The eCollege platform has been
upgraded, so it may look a little different, but its basic function is the
same.
Enter your student number and password, and select this course.
Once there, you will find announcements, lecture material, assignments,
resources and exams. Please ask any questions about class
protocols in the Administrative Q&A thread, after you have read this
syllabus, and the Frequently Asked Questions materials (sorted by topic) =
that
you will find in the course shell.=
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The
pre-requisite to this course is the successful completion of Accounting 1 ( C grade or better). You are also advised to =
have
completed Math 20
Intermediate Algebra with a passing grade.
It is essential that you have an above-average mastery of the accounting
cycle for a sole proprietorship (chapters 1-7 in Accounting 1), including=
the
preparation of transactional, adjusting and closing journal entries, and =
the
ability to calculate financial statement balances accurately.
In addition, you must have the following computer skills to enable you to
complete all required assignments in this class:
1.
It is highly recommended that you have worki=
ng
knowledge of Microsoft Excel (how to set up worksheets, basic formatting =
in a
worksheet, add or delete worksheets, save files and attach files). =
If
you cannot use Excel, you will need to use the Table functions of Microso=
ft
Word.
2.
Your level of computer proficiency
should enable you to take an online course, which includes the
completion of homework using an online homework system,
3.
You will need to be able to master the use o=
f a
homework management software application to complete your weekly
homework.
4.
You will also need to follow written
instructions within the course.
- You will =
;need
to provide your own computer equipment, internet access and email
account.
- You will, at =
times,
have to be patient and calm. As we are working in an inte=
rnet
environment over which neither instructor nor student has complete
control, we all must make allowances for technical glitches.
Please report all technical problems to both the helpdesk and the
instructor at your earliest convenience.
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This c=
ourse
requires completion of homework and other assignments using a product cal=
led
"Homework Manager" as well as completing reading assignments fr=
om
the textbook.
If you purchased these
items from the SMC bookstore for Accounting 1, you will not have to buy
additional texts or supplements for Accounting 2.
However, if you took Accounting 1 before Fall 2007, or out of another
textbook, you will need to buy two items:
1. Fundamentals =
of
Accounting Principles, 18e,Vol.2
with workpapers, by Wild, Larson, & Chiappetta. =
ISBN: 0073286648 $95.00
You can visit the SMC Bookstore site at:=
http://bookstore.smc.edu/
Choose:
Textbooks...Accounting...002....All
2.
An access code for Homework Manager, which is available for =
$25
through the publisher at:
PURCHASE HOMEWORK MANAGER
A=
lso: Please make=
sure
that you complete the Tutorial course and Student Orientation provid=
ed
by e-college if this is your first time taking an online course.
For technical requirements, log on to www.smconline.org and link to "=
;Tech
Requirements."
This course does NOT use ExamGuard, so it is =
not
necessary to prep your system for ExamGuard u=
se.
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Spring 2009 Grading grid
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Assignment
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points
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Homework: 14 chaps; 2 assignments each (@ 3 and @ 2) [5 po=
ints
extra opportunity]
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65
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Chap quizzes 13 @ 15pts [lowest dropped]
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180
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Financial Statement Assn:
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25
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Participation @ 3 points/ chapter for 10 of 13 chaps +
other extra opportunities for participation
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30
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Midterm<=
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150
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Final
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150
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Total points possible
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600
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MANDAT=
ORY
DATES and Assignments:
All
assignments due at 11 pm Pacific time on the date stated on the Task
Calendar, or modified in the Announcements.
There are NO make-up assignments, however you have some leeway because:
- homework has 5
units of extra credit built in
- 1 quiz is dro=
pped
- maximum 30 po=
ints
of participation=3D full credit but 48 points of earning opportuniti=
es are
offered
- 2 pts extra c=
redit for
homework detail, chapters 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24=
Tran=
slation:
if you want these perks, PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS LATE ! If you
cannot arrange your schedule to meet these obligations, please take =
the
course in a different semester. On the off chance that I do accept an
assignment late, points will be reduced, and e=
xtra
credit and dropped assignment options will be eliminated.
Quizzes are open each week for 2-4 days..=
MIDTERM: April 3-5, 2009, broken up into sections (=
150
total points)
FINAL: June 11-13, 2009, broken up into sections (150
points)
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Please=
print
out the Task Calendar=
which is in Course Home for details regarding both required and
suggested dates to complete your work, once the course begins.=
All
assignments are due at 11:00 pm. This applies to the deadline for
homework, chapter quizzes, exams and the any other assignment.
Due for every chapter :
-- Answers/active participation in chapter Q & A (based on rubr=
ic
in Course Home FAQ). 3 pts for early-in-the-week submissions; late in the
week submission must be more substantive to receive full credit, and usua=
lly
will have reduced credit granted.
-- Homework in Homework Manager (an=
d, if indicated,
also in the Dropbox), one due Friday, one due Sunday
-- Quiz (15 points): 30 minutes, 12-15 questions (due Monday)<=
br>
See Homework Manager for chapt=
er
13 HW assignments; additional assignments for points are due within the c=
ourse. Homework Manager URL: GO TO HOMEWORK MANAGER
Available for
Study--required:
-- Lecture, powerpoint, with or without narration
-- Demo Problems
-- B problems, posted in Doc Sharing
-- Question and Answer threads
-- Outline and notes<=
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