ACCT 2300 Instructions to set up your CengageNOW account.
Collins, all sections
All students should set up this CengageNOW account by Sept. 15
For students who already have their Access Code (usually a cardboard booklet shrink-wrapped with the
textbook), and want to set up their CengageNOW account, follow the instructions below.
If you buy the access code separately, you may buy it at one of the bookstores but MAKE SURE it matches to
the 7th edition of the textbook. If you buy on line, go to www.cengagebrain.com , then search for ISBN:
0495911887. This is the only version that will work with our textbook. Note: the publishers have indicated that
they will not be able to upgrade to the hardcopy edition, so make sure you want to forgo the hardcopy before
purchasing the access code separately (much more expensive to purchase both separately).
KEEP THE ACCESS CODE – do not throw it away. You may need it to verify the account if you have problems,
and you may be able to use it again if you drop the course .
To set up your account:
1. Go to http://www.cengage.com/sso
2. Select "Create a New Student Account" – on the right side of the page (you only do this the first time you
log-in).
3. Next page: Enter your 14 digit Access Code in the box provided.
4. Next page: Fill in your student information and select a password.
5. Next page: Select your location (US, 4 year college, TX, Lubbock), then select TTU.
6. When you click on TTU, do not click another school by accident – your instructor code won't work. Click
"Register" to complete this part of the process.
7. Next page: You should see the text, Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers. Click on the
"OPEN" button next to "CengageNOW for Porter Norton's Financial Accounting: the Impact on Decision
Makers. "
8. Next page: Verify that Texas Tech is indicated as your institution, then click "Continue."
9. Next page: This is where you need to input the code given to you by your instructor (the code that starts
with an E) in the box provided.
For Collins' Sections, this code is: E-3G92Q5U9R3TNF
10. Next page: this should show you are now registered in "Cengage Fall 2010/Collins" section .
You are now ready to start working assignments – click on the Assignments tab. If the chapter says "Assigned
Homework", these problems are worked for a grade. Each chapter is assigned a maximum of 3 points toward
your total homework grade. Note that you will receive full credit (3 points) for a chapter, once your
percentage correct for that chapter exceeds 75% (Cengage records a "Pass" at 75%, and 3 points is awarded
for the chapter).
All assigned homework is due on the date indicated in the CengageNOW program (December 10, 2010).
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If you encounter problems registering, please send an email to Dr. Collins (allison.collins@ttu.edu).