ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting I
Joan Simpson, joann.simpson@bainbridge.edu
Orientation: Web orientations will be held at the Blakely Center (BCEC) on
Thursday, January 3 at 11 Am and 5 Pm, and also on Tuesday, January 8 at 11
Am and 5 Pm. You may also attend one of the orientations on the Bainbridge
campus (schedule at the top of the page). Attending an orientation is not
mandatory but strongly recommended. You will learn how to access your course
in the new Georgia VIEW and other helpful information to help you succeed.
About the Course
ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting I is a transfer course that is required in the Business
Administration AA degree and the Accounting AAS degree.
Accounting 2101 introduces the basic concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides
the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. This
course is designed to introduce the student to the underlying theory and application of financial
accounting concepts.
Technology Requirements
You will be required to log in to GeorgiaVIEW to participate in classroom discussions and to
correspond with your instructor via email. You must use the GeorgiaVIEW email module to
contact your instructor regarding this course.
Students must purchase an access code for CengageNow which can be purchased in the
bookstore or online. The access code can be purchased alone or with a textbook. The access
code comes with an electronic copy of the textbook so a hardcopy is optional. You must have the
access code to complete homework assignments and exams. Instructions on how to access
CengageNow can be found on the GeorgiaVIEW home page for this course.
How to Succeed
To be successful in this course, you must complete your assignments on a timely basis. Late
assignments will not be accepted except under extenuating circumstances and a grade penalty
will be assessed for late work. It is extremely difficult to play “catch up” in an online class—so
stay on task and follow the assignment schedule and due dates. Contact me immediately if you
encounter problems or have questions. Don’t wait until you get too far behind to let me know
you are having problems. Communication is the key to your success in an online class. You
must stay in touch with your instructor and complete your work as required.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
1. CengageNow Access Code for the 24th edition Textbook—REQUIRED
2. Textbook: Accounting Principles. 24th Edition, Warren, Reeve, Duchac (South-Western
Publishing Co.) ISBN# 978-0-538-47500-6. The book is NOT REQUIRED. An
electronic version is included with the access code.