Accounting I Syllabus
Mrs. Kathy Warman
kathy_warman@allenisd.org
(972) 727-0400 Ext. 2545
This course allows students to investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by
industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical
factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying,
summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and
interpret financial information for use in management decision making.
Congratulations on your choice to take Accounting. Accounting is a valuable business skill and most
colleges will require every business major to pass two accounting courses to enter business school.
Taking this class in high school will help you decide if accounting is something you wish to pursue and
will give you a head start in college. You are part of an elite group of students exploring accounting in
high school.
First Semester
Introduction
 Accounting History
 Excel Skills
 Keypad Skills
 Types of businesses
Accounting for a Proprietorship
 The Accounting Equation
 Balance Sheet
 Owner’s Equity
 T Accounts
 Journals
 Source Documents
 Recording Entries
 Chart of Accounts
 Checking Accounts
 Bank Reconciliation
 Petty Cash
 Eight Column Worksheets
 Adjusting Entries
 Income Statement
 Closing Entries
 Trial Balance
August 24, 2012
Second Semester
Accounting for a Merchandising Business
Organized as a Partnership
 Merchandise Purchase
 Merchandise Sales
 General and Subsidiary Ledgers
 Payroll
 Taxes
 Financial Statements for a Partnership
Accounting for a Corporation
 Special Journals
 Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
 Plant Assets and Depreciation
 Inventory
 Notes and Interest
 Stock
 Distributing Dividends
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MATERIALS NEEDED:
1. Spiral notebook to take notes
2. Folder to keep loose papers (can be part of your spiral notebook)
3. Pen and Pencil
CLASS SUPPLIES:
The following supplies are class supplies I make available to all students. If
you can donate one or more items please do:
Suggestions by first letter of Last Name:
A-H Package of pens or pencils
I-Z One large box of Kleenex
GRADING POLICY:
50% Daily Assignments; 50% Major Tests and Projects
TUTORIALS:
Tutorials by appointment before school, 1st period, 4th period, 8th period or
after school Let me know you are coming!
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:
This class prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
exam for Excel. Every student will be encouraged to take the exam.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
 Business Professionals of America (BPA)
 UIL Academics Accounting competition
TECHNOLOGY POLICY:
This class is taught in a computer lab. Please refer to the Technology
section in the Student Code of Conduct for guidelines.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name
Room #
Kathy Warman
K245
August 24, 2012
Email
kathy_warman@allenisd.org
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