PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Welcome to ACC104!
Microcomputer Applications in Accounting
Reference No. 9285
Spring 2006
INSTRUCTOR:
Professor Mary Falkey, M.S., M.B.A.
OFFICE:
PHONE NUMBERS:
Bldg. T-13 (near Novak Field House)
Mary Falkey: 301 322-0769
Acc. Dept:
301 322-0126
falkeymx@pgcc.edu
To facilitate email communication with me, please include the
following code: NM231 in either the subject or the first line of
any emails to me during the spring 2006 semester. (The code stops
legitimate email messages from being evaluated wrongly as
SPAM—but does not allow emails that contain a virus or illegal
attachment into our network.)
Monday and Wednesdays 12:00 Noon – 2:30 PM
EMAIL ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This three credit course introduces the student to the use of
microcomputers to process accounting data. The course provides a hands-on opportunity to
use a popular accounting software package to manage accounting information. Knowledge of
accounting principles and procedures is required. Upon completion of the course, the student
will be able to use Peachtree Accounting software to record and analyze accounting data and
produce financial reports. Two types of business organizations will be studied; a service
business and a merchandising business. Prerequisite: Accounting 101.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, a student
will be able to:
1. Create and maintain accounting records for service and merchandising businesses, using
Peachtree commercial accounting software.
2. Explain and apply the procedures for creating back-ups of accounting data.
3. Create, enter and maintain the following types of transactions:
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Payroll
4. Prepare and post appropriate adjusting entries.
5. Create, post to and maintain the general ledger.
6. Prepare and analyze special reports relating to inventory and job costing.
7. Prepare financial statements.
8. Close the fiscal year.
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TEXTBOOK: Computer Accounting with Peachtree Complete ® 2005, Release 12.0 Carol
Yacht, 9th Ed.
OTHER REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
IBM PC compatible 300 MHz Pentium II computer minimum; 450 MHz Pentium II or higher
recommended.
Windows XP/2000/ME/98 SE or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack, 6a. Multi-user optimized
for Windows XP/2000/98/Windows NT 4.0 (peer-to peer network), Windows 2000 Server,
Windows Server 2003, Windows Small Business Server 200, Windows NT server or Novell
Netware Network 5.1, 6.0 or 6.5.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 60 require, Internet Explorer 6.0 is included on the Peachtree CD,
Requires 70 MB for installation.
64 MB of RAM (minimum); 128 MB or RAM recommended.
Display setting of at least High Color (16 bit). SVGA video, 800 X 600 Resolution with small
fonts.
110-250MB of free hard disk space.
CD-ROM drive.
Printer supported by Windows XP/2000/Me/98/NT4.0
Mouse or compatible pointing device
External media for backups: One Zip™ drive disk; one CD-R;DVD-R, USB drive. If you have a
CD-RW or DVD-RW drive you can use a CD-R or DVD-R to make the backups I Chapters
1-19. Or, ten blank, formatted disks.
Microsoft Excel and Word 2000 or higher.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Three Tests @ 25 points each = 75 points
Project I, Sharon Watson, M.D.. = 50 points
Project II, Sports Shoppe = 50 points
Chapter Exercises 14@ 10 points each = 140 points
Course Participation/Communication = 35 points
Total Possible Points = 350
Grading Scale
A = 315 points and above
B = 280 points and above
C = 245 points and above
D = 210 points and above
F = 209 points and below
Note: Make-up Tests are not given.
Late Assignments receive a 5 point penalty.
HOW ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED: Assignments are to be submitted via
the Digital Drop Box. Submit the answers only. Do not submit the Peachtree files.
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COURSE OUTLINE: See Course Schedule, below.
HOW TO LOG IN TO BLACKBOARD:
New Procedure!
Blackboard is a web-based program that serves as the college's online classroom. You will use
Blackboard to communicate with your instructor, to see your course materials, to submit
assignments and to discuss course ideas with your classmates.
To log in to your Blackboard course, please follow these steps:

Go to the Prince George's Community College Blackboard web site, which is located at
http://pgcconline.blackboard.com. NOTE: There is no "www" in the Blackboard
address.

ALL STUDENTS must log in to Blackboard using their myPGCC account (this includes
students who have used Blackboard in the past).

If you do not have a myPGCC account,
o Go to http://my.pgcc.edu to create a myPGCC account and receive the username
and password you need to log in to Blackboard.

If you already have a myPGCC account,
o Go to http://my.pgcc.edu to reset your myPGCC password if you created a
myPGCC account prior to summer 2005. You must change your password to
access Blackboard.

Once you have your myPGCC account information, type it in the Blackboard login box at
the http://pgcconline.blackboard.com.

If your login is successful, you will see the Blackboard "Welcome" screen. In the box
labeled "My Courses", you will see the course or a list of courses in which you are
enrolled. Click on the course name to enter your Blackboard course.
Immediately change your Blackboard email address.
When information is downloaded into Blackboard from the college's database, your email
address does not automatically download. The email address first posted in Blackboard is a
generic address given to everyone. To ensure that your instructor can contact you by email, it is
VERY important to change your email address as soon as you log in to Blackboard for the first
time. Here are the steps for changing your Blackboard email address:
1. From YOUR Blackboard Welcome page (you will see WELCOME, ___! in bold letters at the
top of this page), click on Personal Information in the Tools Box on the left side.
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2. Click on Edit Personal Information.
3. Change your email address to your preferred email address (the one you check the most often).
4. Click the Submit button in the lower right corner to save the changes you have made.
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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services Office (M1042) or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services and
accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their instructors at
the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and
establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and other rules and
regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a
manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the 2005-2006 Student
Handbook, beginning on page 41, for a complete explanation of the code of conduct, including the Code of
Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of
knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering
to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community committed to academic achievement
and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is
produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic
Integrity is in the 2005-2006 Student Handbook (pages 42-45) and posted on the college's website.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last day to apply for spring graduation
Presidents’ Day – College closed - No classes
Last day to change from "audit" to
"credit" or "credit" to "audit"
Spring Break – College closed - No classes
Last day to withdraw from full-semester classes
Final exam period/last week of classes
Commencement, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15
Monday, February 20
Friday, March 3
Mon.-Sun., April 10-16
Friday, April 21
Tues.-Mon., May 9-15
Thursday, May 25
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COLLEGE RESOURCES AND SERVICES)
Campus Bookstore
Largo Student Center, Room 116
www.pgcc.edu/pgweb/pgdocs/bookstore.html
Library
Accokeek Hall
301-322-0912
General information: 301-322-0105
Circulation services: 301-322-0475
Reference services: 301-322-0476
www.pgcc.edu/library
The Library provides a range of library and media services. Refer to the web site for hours
and more information about the services.
Student Assessment Services Center (Testing Center)
301-322-0090
Bladen Hall, Room 100
www.pgcc.edu/pgweb/pgdocs/student_services/student_assessment_services.htm
Check the web site for hours, policies, and procedures.
Student Development Services
301-322-0886
www.pgcc.edu/pgweb/pgdocs/student_services/index-sds.htm
Student Development Services has various programs that provide students with mentoring,
advising, and individual counseling. Call or check the website for more information.
Tutoring and Writing Centers
301-322-0886
Bladen Hall, Room 107
Stop by or call to make an appointment.
www.pgcc.edu/students/tutoring_writing_grammar
The Tutoring Center can help you in many courses with free one-on-one or group tutoring.
The Writing Center offers one-on-one tutoring for all students who are working on a writing
assignment in any course.
Course Schedule
WEEK 1 – January 23
L.O. 1,L.O.2
Introduction and Software
Installation
Appendix A: Installing the
software, page 661
Chapter 1
True/Make True pg. 44-47*
Exercises 1-1,1-2, pgs. 46,47
Due Date: January 29, 2006
Midnight.
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WEEK 2 – January 30
Discussion Board
Chapter 2
Due Date: Midnight,February
5, 2006
L.O. 3, L.O. 5
Multiple Choice, pg.79-82 *
Exercises 2-1,2-2 pgs.82 - 85
Discussion Board
WEEK 3 – February 6
L.O. 3, L.O 5
WEEK 4 –February 13
L.O.1, L.O. 3,L.O. 5
Chapters 3 and 4
Short-Answer Questions,
pgs. 121 – 123*
Exercises 3-1,3-2 pg.123-124
Short-Answer Questions,
pgs 147-149*
Exercises 4-1,4-2, pg. 150
Discussion Board
Exam I – Ch. 1 through 4
Chapters 5 and 6
Multiple Choice , pg 176178*
Exercises5-1,5-2,pgs.179
Short-Answer Q
Due Date: Midnight, February
12, 2006.
Due Date: Midnight, February
19, 2006
Questions, pg 193-194*
Exercise 6-1,6-2, pg. 195
Discussion Board
WEEK 5 – February 20
L.O.1,2,3,5,7
Due Date:Midnight, February
Chapters 7 and 8
26, 2006.
True/Make True, pg.215-217
*
Exercises 7-1,7-2,pg.218
Multiple Choice, pg 232234*
Exercises 8-1,8-2,pg.234
Discussion Board
WEEK 6 – February 27
L.O. 1,2,4,5,6,7,8
Chapters 9 and 10
Multiple Choice pg. 291293*
Exercises 9-1,9-2,pgs.293-299
True/Make True, pg. 339341*
Due Date: March 5, 2006.
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Exercises 10-1,1-2,pgs.3541346
WEEK 7 – March 6
L.O. 1,2,4,5,7,8
Discussion Board
Exam II – Ch. 5 - 10
Project I,
Pages 349-57
Submit the answers only via
the Digital Drop Box. Use
the format on page 357.
Due Date: Midnight, March
12, 2006.
Discussion Board
WEEK 8 –March 13
L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Chapter 11
True/Make True pg. 408410*
Exercises 11-1,11-2, pgs. 411419
Due Date: Midnight, March
19, 2006.
Discussion Board
WEEK 9 – March 20
L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Chapter 12
Multiple Choice, pg 460463*
Exercises 12-1,12-2, pgs.463466
Due Date: Midnight, March
26, 2006
Discussion Board
WEEK 10 – March 27
L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Chapter 13
Short-Answer Questions,
pgs. 490-492*
Exercises 13-1,13-2, pgs. 492493
Due Date: Midnight, April 2,
2006.
Discussion Board
WEEK 11 – April 3
L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Chapter 14
Multiple Choice Questions,
pg.527-530*
Exercises 14-1, 14-2, pgs.
530-533
Discussion Board
WEEK 12 – April 17
Project II, Sports Shoppe, pgs.
Due Date: Midnight, April 9,
2006.
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L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
535-550.
WEEK 13 – April 24
Project II, Sports Shoppe,
cont
L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
WEEK 14 – May 1
L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
WEEK 15 – May 8
L.O. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Project II, Sports Shoppe,
completed. Submit the
answers only via the Digital
Drop Box. Use the format on
page 550.
Exam III – Ch . 11-14.
Due Date: Midnight, May 7,
2006.
Due Date: Midnight May 14,
2006.