Rev 8/13
ACNT 1303
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING I
Instructor Name:
Rubric Number:
Synonym Number:
Phone Number:
W. Brian Voss
ACNT 1303
41788
512-223-5835
Email Address:
Office Location:
Office Hours:
Conference Policy:
bvoss@austincc.edu
EVC 8311.6
MW 4:30 – 6:30pm
By Appointment
Course Description: The course is a study in analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and
computerized environment. The course emphasizes the complete accounting cycle, preparation of basic financial
statements, recording merchandising transactions, reviewing inventory costing methods, preparing bank reconciliation’s,
and recording long-term assets.
Text and Materials:

Accounting Principles (10th) Ch 1-12 John Wiley & Sons, Weygandt, Kieso & Kimmel,
ISBN 978-1-118-00927-7

Computer Accounting Essentials Using Quickbooks Pro 2012 with CD (6th) Yacht & Crosson,
ISBN 978-0-077-63686-9
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY: The objectives of this course will be met by incorporating a variety of
instructional methods. These include videos, practice and homework assignments (with immediate feedback), online
quizzes, proctored exams, narrated Power Point presentations, narrated chapter summaries, narrated practice problems,
discussion board postings, preparing journals of student activities, lab assignments, spreadsheet and word processing
activities, and online research.
COURSE RATIONALE: The goals and objectives of this course prepare students for (1) obtaining or
improving job skills, (2) qualifying for a business or accounting job, (3) achieving job advancement, (5) work as
an entrepreneur, (6) fulfill degree or certification requirements and (6) fulfill personal goals.
Due Dates for Exams: An extension may be granted in the case of an emergency. If this happens: (1) contact the
instructor by phone or e-mail before the exam deadline and (2) submit verification of the emergency (for example, in case
of personal illness, submit a statement from the doctor which shows the period of time you are unable to attend work or
school; in case of death or serious illness of a close friend or family member, submit information about the nature and
location of the emergency and when you will be able to take the exam; in case of work or military orders, submit a letter
from the supervisor which states the dates and location of the assignment). If the verification is submitted, one extension
may be granted. Stay on schedule and complete all assignments a few days early. This allows you to meet deadlines and
keep from getting behind.
No notes or texts can be used during all Exams.
Exams are taken at any of the ACC testing centers. Students who live outside the Austin area and cannot travel to an ACC
Testing Center may be able to have their exams proctored at another location through the Distance Testing
procedures. The required form must be sent to W. Brian Voss by the end of the first week of the semester.
The ACC Accounting Department has a secure exam policy. For this reason, exams cannot be released via
Blackboard. If students need to see their exams, this must be done in person at the professor's office.
Review the student testing guidelines - http://www.austincc.edu/testctr - prior to taking the first exam.
Labs– These are online labs and will be submitted via the Labs section of Blackboard. Lab assignments and instructions
are located in the Blackboard course. No late labs will be accepted. Attendance at the scheduled on campus lab time is
optional.
Due Dates:To receive credit all exams, quizzes, homework, projects and or other assignments are due on or before
the dates as specified in the course outline/calendar located on the back of this page. No late exams, quizzes,
homework, projects or other assignments will be accepted. There is no make-up work and no extra credit work.
Assignments are usually worked in class. The instructor will indicate what assignments to submit for credit at the end of
each class. If the student misses class assignments can be submitted via email on the due dates indicated by the end of
class period.
Exams & Quizzes: The exams will be a combination of multiple choice and problems. I retain the completed exams and
keep them for one semester. There are no re-test. The quizzes consist of 10 multiple choice questions. Quizzes are taken
via Blackboard online with a 20 minute time limit. One point is deducted for each minute (or fraction thereof) over the 20
minute time limit. There are no retests.
Make-up exam policy – You must contact me within one week after the missed exam to schedule an exam in the testing
center. If you have not taken the exam within one week from the scheduled exam date 15 points will be deducted from
your exam grade for each class meeting date until the exam is taken. There is no curve available for the make-up exams.
Only one make-up exam may be taken during the semester. The make-up exam may consist entirely of multiple-choice
questions and cover any topics included in the chapters – not just the topics listed on the exam review sheet. If there is a
conflict, you may take an exam early with no penalty. Please discuss this with me as soon as you are aware of a conflict.
Withdrawal Policy: November 21st is the last day to withdraw from this class and receive a grade of “W”. If you wish
to withdraw, complete a withdrawal slip and turn it into the admission’s office. Do not assume I will withdraw you.
Attendance Policies: Austin Community College does not have an established attendance policy. The Business Studies
Area has determined that absences in excess of 10 percent of the scheduled class periods are the basis for an instructor to
withdraw a student from class. While I may withdraw a student for excessive absences, I have no obligation to do so.
The policies, learning outcomes and SCANS objectives on the Master Syllabus are considered part of this syllabus. Click
here: http://www.austincc.edu/accting/syllabi.php
Grading:
Activity
Exams
Quizzes (drop 2 of 11)
Assignments (drop 4 of 31)
QuickBooks Assignments
Orietation & Student Communication
TOTAL
Number
4
9
27
4
2
Pts
Each
100
10
3
15
10
Total
400
90
81
60
20
651
Percent
61%
14%
12%
9%
3%
100%
Points
586 to
521 to
456 to
391 to
Below
651
585
520
455
391
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Course Outline / Calendar
Rev 8/13/13
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING I
ACNT 1303 Syn 41788 DIL
Your
Start
Date
Accounting
Text
Assignments
ACCOUNTING TEXT TOPIC
Text
Assignment
Due Date
Accounting
Text Quiz Due
Dates
QuickBooks
Assignments
8/26
Ch 1 - Accounting in Action
P1-1A
9/4
Ch01
8/28
Ch 1 - Accounting in Action
P1-2A
9/4
Ch01
9/2
Labor Day
Ch01
9/4
Ch 1 - Accounting in Action
P1-4A
9/4
9/9
Ch 2 - The Recording Process
P2-2A
9/16
Ch 2 - The Recording Process & Review
P2-3A
9/16
9/11
9/16
Ch 2 - The Recording Process & Review
9/18
Exam 1
9/23
Ch 3 - Adjusting the Accounts
9/25
QuickBooks
Due Date
P2-5A
9/16
Ch01 Quiz 9/9
Ch01
Ch01
Ch01
Ch01 Quiz 9/17
Ch01 Pg 19
9/18
Ch02
P3-1A & P32A
9/23
Ch02
Ch 3 - Adjusting the Accounts
P3-3A
9/25
Ch02
9/30
Ch 4 - Completion of the Accounting Cycle
E4-7, P4-1A &
P4-2A
9/30
10/2
Ch 4 - Completion of the Accounting Cycle
P4-4A
10/2
Ch02
10/7
Ch 4 - Completion of the Accounting Cycle
P4-5A
10/7
Ex 2-2
10/9
Exam 2
10/9
Ch03
Ch03
Ch03
Ch02
10/14
Ch 5 - Accounting for Merchandising Operations
E5-9 & P5-1A
10/14
10/16
Ch 5 - Accounting for Merchandising Operations
P5-2A
10/16
10/21
Ch 5 - Accounting for Merchandising Operations
P5-4A
10/21
10/23
Ch 6 - Inventories (Including Appendix)
P6-1A
10/23
Ch06
Ch03
10/28
Ch 6 - Inventories (Including Appendix)
P6-3A
10/28
Ch07
Ch03
10/30
Ch05
9/16
10/7
Ch03
Ch03
Ch 6 - Inventories (Including Appendix)
P6-8A
10/30
11/4
Ch 7 - Accounting Information Systems & Review
E7-10 & P7-4A
11/4
Ch08
Ch03
11/6
Exam 3
11/6
Ch09
Ch03
Ex 3-1 & Ex 32
11/11
Ch 8 - Internal Control and Cash
P8-4A
11/11
Ch04
11/13
Ch 9 - Accounting for Receivables
P9-4A
11/13
Ch04
11/18
Ch 9 - Accounting for Receivables
E9-2 & E9-3
11/18
11/20
Ch 10 - Plant Assets, & Intangibles Assets
11/20
Ch04
11/25
Ch 10 - Plant Assets, & Intangibles Assets & Review
P10-3A
E10-9 & E1010
11/25
Ch04
11/27
Ch 11 - Current Liabilities & Payroll Accounting
E11-1 & E11-3
11/27
Ch04
12/2
Ch 11 - Current Liabilities & Payroll Accounting
P11-4A
12/2
Ch04
12/4
Exam 4
12/9
QuickBooks
Ch04
12/11
QuickBooks
Ex 4-2
Ch10
10/16
Ch04
Ch04
THIS SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
November 21st Is The Last Day To Withdraw
12/11