Course Outline

Mrs. Pollison

 

Course Description:

 

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the basic accounting cycle using traditional methods, a computerized accounting system, and a spreadsheet application (Excel).  Students will connect accounting to the real world of business and their personal lives.  Procedures for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation will be introduced.  Careers in accounting will be explored and ethics in the field of accounting will be examined using recent court cases.

 

Textbook:  Glencoe Accounting, First-Year Course

Software:  Excel (spreadsheets); Peachtree Accounting

 

Course Content:

 

& Accounting Careers

& The Basic Accounting Cycle

& Analyzing and Recording Business Transactions

& Computerized Accounting System (Peachtree Accounting)

& Spreadsheet Applications (Excel)

& Analyzing Financial Reports

& Cash Control & Banking Activities

& Payroll Accounting

& Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Corporation

& Accounting for Special Procedures

& Accounting for Partnerships

& Ethics in Accounting

 

Methods of Evaluation:

 

& Quizzes and Tests

& Homework Assignments (completeness and timeliness)

& Mini Practice Sets/Simulations

& Computer/Internet Projects and Assignments

& In-Class Presentations

& Research Projects – individual and team

& Class Participation

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Accounting Principles