ACCT 101 – FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING I
TUES-THURS 12:30-3:00 PM
SYLLABUS– SPRING 2012
Stephen R. Kroll CPA, MBA, MS
e-mail: skroll@cerritos.edu
website: http://www.cerritos.edu/skroll
phone: (562) 860-2451 ext.4032
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to basic financial accounting concepts primarily for businesses
organized as corporations.
Students will learn to record business transactions in accounting records; prepare a trial balance and
financial statements for corporations. The course is a prerequisite to ACCT 102, "Fundamentals of
Accounting-II. "(Managerial Accounting)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Define and use accounting and business terminology..
2. Record transactions for current assets, plant assets, current liability and long term liability accounts.
3. Prepare a balance sheet, income statement and retained earnings statement for a corporation.
4.
Record transactions to issue common stock, repurchase common stock and declare and pay
dividends.
PREREQUISITE
ACCT 100 with a grade of “C” or higher. If you have not met the prerequisite please inform me immediately.
TEXT
Wild, Shaw, Chiapetta, “Financial and Managerial Accounting: Information for Decisions,” fourth edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2011. Students will also need an access code for Connect ( McGraw Hill’s homework
management system.. You should purchase this text bundled with the access codes that you will need to
complete your homework. If you purchase an electronic text or purchase a used book, you will need to
purchase the Connect access code separately. This is the same text will be used for the next accounting
class, ACCT 102.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
You will need 5 Scantron #882 forms for the tests, a notebook for class notes, a USB flash drive for the
QuickBooks project and a cheap calculator. You will not be allowed to use calculators with alpha or
programmable features. You can not use a cell phone as a calculator or any other electronic devices during
a test.
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ACCT 1T and 2T
There may be times when you can’t complete assignments during class time or you may need help outside
of class. All ACCT 101 students are encouraged enroll in ACCT 1T (computer lab) or ACCT 2T, (tutorial lab)
classes. Once enrolled you may attend any of the labs and will receive one-half unit of credit. I have a ACCT 1T
Computerized Accounting lab in BE 11 on Tuesday from 5:00- 7:00 PM and am available to help you at that
time.
GRADING
>90%
= A
12 Homework Assignments (2 lowest dropped)
100
80 - 89%
= B
4 Tests ( 100 pts. each)
400
65 - 79%
= C
50 - 64%
= D
QuickBooks Project
50
Below 50%
= F
Final Examination
150
Total
700
HOMEWORK
Homework assignments must be completed on line using Connect and are listed on the accompanying
Assignment Schedule and are due by 3:00 PM EST on the dates indicated . Late homework will not be
accepted.
LECTURE NOTES
Lecture notes for each chapter are available in Powerpoint on my website. I encourage you to review these
notes in conjunction prior to each class
HOW TO BUY AN ACCESS CODE
If you purchased a new textbook, it will have an access code included and you may ignore the following
instructions. If you purchased a used text, please use the following instructions to purchase an access code.
 Go to: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/s_kroll_spring_2012_1 Click on
“Register or Purchase Access”
 Click on “I do not have a registration code”
 Choose the “McGraw-Hill’s Connect Plus for College Accounting” by clicking the “Continue” button
underneath the $40.00 price
 Follow on-screen instructions.
HOW TO ACCESS CONNECT TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK
Homework assignments are listed in the “Assignments Schedule”. These assignments must be completed
using Connect. Demonstrations on using Connect will be done during the first week of class. To access
Connect:
 The URL is http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/s_kroll_spring_2012_1
 Enter your Login and Password (password and login is case-sensitive)
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Select an Assignment Name

Choose either “Print assignment for off-line work” or “W ork assignment on-line right now.” (Note: If
you print the assignment for off-line work, you will still need to enter your answers to the problems
online.)
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When working on-line, each problem/exercise will be given one a time

Fill in the answer in the box provided
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At the top of the page, click “Next” to go to the next problem
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When all problems are completed, click “Grade.” (Note: Incomplete assignments can be saved and
worked on later by clicking “Save my work” or “Quit and save.”)

Each assignment has unlimited attempts and only the best score is recorded.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time. If a student misses a class, it is the student's
responsibility to determine what they missed. If a student misses either 3 classes in a row or 5 classes in total,
they will be considered excessively absent and can be dropped from the class.
WITHDRAWLS
Students are requested to consult with the instructor before dropping the class. Should a student decide
to drop, it is the student's responsibility to process the appropriate paper work. State law requires me to assign
a letter grade to all students on my roster after the official drop date.
The last day to drop with a "W" is April 20, 2012
POLICY STATEMENT
Excessive absences, unsatisfactory progress, undesirable citizenship, falsification of work, or allowing others to
copy work may serve as a basis for a failing grade and/or a dismissal from class. The college and I take
academic honesty issues very seriously. Ethical behavior and integrity inside the classroom are expected of all.
Students, academic dishonesty will be dealt with according to the college's academic honesty policy, a copy of
which may be found in the 2012 Cerritos College Catalog which is available on the College’s Website.
DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS
Students that require special accommodations due to certified disabilities are encouraged to advise the
instructor. If the student has not already done so, they should contact Disabled Student Programs and
Services (DSPS) at (562)860-2451 ext. 2404 for information concerning the services available.
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