Syllabus for ACC 311 Computer Accounting Instructor: Patty Holmes, CPA, phholmes@dmacc.edu, 515-964-6349. Hours: 9:00AM to 11:00AM Please feel free to contact me, if I am not here leave a message as to when you are available.
Objective: Emphasizes application of computerized financial software used in business. Topics include setting up a company, receivables, payables, inventory control, and payroll. Prerequisite: ACCT101 or ACCT301 Textbooks Needed: Computer Accounting Essentials Using QuickBooks 3rd – Yacht and Crosson Peachtree Complete Accounting 2006– Osteraa and Horne What to Expect: This course will give you knowledge to apply immediately or in the future on a job. Most people will agree that if you know one or better yet two software packages, you can easily adapt to another. Willingness to communicate is important in this class. Timeliness and discipline is a must. How is it Run? We have two software packages QuickBooks and Peachtree to master in 15 weeks. We will start with QuickBooks online and spend 30 calendar days (not school days) and the remaining semester will be spent on Peachtree. Since we will be spending more time on Peachtree, more topics will be covered. I suggest you print out this timetable and paste it where every time you set down at the computer, it cannot escape your view.
Where do I go for help?
You need to make sure you read the lectures provided in each unit, some adjustment need to be made. If you also have any questions as to what to submit, please read the assignment section. You also may contact me anytime.
Am I ready for this course?
Please go to www.dmacc.edu/online and take the test on computer equipment and skills needed for this course. There is also an online handbook that might be
helpful at this site. You are responsible for making sure you have access to a computer. Not having access to a computer is not an acceptable reason for turning work in late. What is a Unit? Two chapters plus problem/case make up a unit. Each unit contains lecture notes, assignments, and discussions. There is a final for each software program. The due dates for each are listed below. Timetable Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8
Topic QuickBooks QuickBooks QuickBooks Peachtree Peachtree Peachtree Peachtree Peachtree
Start Date 01/08/07 01/16/07 01/20/07 02/05/07 02/19/07 03/05/07 03/26/07 04/16/07
Due Date 01/13/07 01/20/07 02/11/07 02/17/07 03/03/07 0 3/17/07 04/14/07 04/28/07
Item not submitted within the timetable will be reduced by 50% unless an agreement has been established prior to the due date. Computer failures issues can be avoided by always have excess to another computer and a backup made on a flashdrive. It is important to meet these deadlines, don’t wait until the last minute to do your assignment. I have allowed extra time built into the first unit. Assignments: Instructions for the completing the assignments are included within each assignment. Value for QuickBooks assignments and exam are as follows: Units Chapter Type of Assignment Point Value Unit 1 1 M/C and T/F 2 M/C and T/F 2 Exercises Unit 2 3 M/C and T/F 3 Exercises 4 M/C and T/F 4 Exercises Unit 3 5 Check Your Progress, M/C, and T/F 5 Exercises 6 M/C and T/F
Due Date 10 10 10 10 15 10 20 15 01/13/07 01/13/07 01/13/07 01/20/07 01/20/07 01/20/07 01/20/07 02/01/07
20 02/01/07 10 02/01/07
6
Exercises Case Problem 1 Case Problem 2 Final Exam* Total
20 40 25 50 265
02/01/07 02/01/07 02/01/07 02/01/0702/04/07
Value of Peachtree assignments and exams are as follows: Units Unit 4 Chapter 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Type of Assignment End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Problem End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Problem End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Problem End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Problem End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Problems End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Problem Planet Golf Practice Set: Merchandising Business End of Chapter Questions** End of Chapter Problem Final* Total Point Value 10 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 50 10 20 50 320 Due Date 02/17/07 02/17/07 02/17/07 03/03/07 03/03/07 03/03/07 03/03/07 03/17/07 03/17/07 03/17/07 03/17/07 04/14/07 04/14/07 04/14/07 04/28/07 04/28/07 04/28/0704/30/07
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
9 9
*Final Exams consist of Multiple Choice and True and False ** This includes T/F, M/C, Fill in the Blank, and Essay.
What do I need to be able to do beyond the assignments and exams listed above? Written project: QuickBooks and Peachtree are both popular software packages, but we need to find out what other accounting software packages are being used by business. This project is designed to investigate what businesses are using to perform their accounting. Discussion:
Communication is a must and in this course. As part of your grade there are two and in the first chapter three discussion question to respond to. I will ask a question regarding business issues and everyone is expected to respond and may comment on other students discussion. Points (5 per discussion) will be given to questions I asked. Due dates are based on the unit due date. See calendar. You could possible earn a few bonus points as there are more questions then points assigned to discussion. What are the total points possible? Item QuickBooks Assignment and Exam Peachtree Assignment and Exam Written Project Discussion Questions (5 pts. each) Total Points 265 320 50 60 695
What is the bottom line? Grading 93-100% A 87-90% B+ 77-79% C+ 67-69% D+ Lower than 60% = F
90-92% 83-86% 73-76% 63-66%
AB C D
80-82% 70-72% 60-62%
BCD-
Competencies 1. Demonstrate keyboard proficiency 2. Access menu options 3. Implement computer and disk security procedures 4. Assemble financial transactions 5. Select the integration procedures 6. Demonstrate an understanding of computer output It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6810 TTY.