Pasadena City College
Business and Computer Technology Division
Course Syllabus
Accounting 1A
Spring 2013
Monday and Wednesday 7:00pm – 9:40pm
Instructor: Joretta Joseph, MBA, EdD
Cell Phone:
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to basic accounting principles, methods of
keeping business records, preparing financial statements, and explore career opportunities in
accounting. I am hopeful that this course will improve your appreciation of accounting, the
business world, and help you in planning your future, both academically and personally.
Course Requirements
Students are required to:
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Attend class regularly and be on time
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To have read and prepared problems and any other homework assigned prior to
coming to class
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Actively engage in the classroom discussion
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Complete all assignments and exams within the time provided
Textbooks and other materials
Required:
Financial and Managerial Accounting 4th Edition (Chapters 1-13)
(Wild, Shaw, and Chiappetta)
Working Papers for College Chapters 1-13, 4th Edition
Suggested Readings:
The Los Angeles Times
The Wall Street Journal
*** This is subject to change without notice
***** PLEASE NOTE*****
All papers (homework, tests, and any other paperwork) will be kept for ONE SEMESTER.
Any requests for grade adjustments need to be discussed within that one semester time
period. Once the following semester has been completed all documentation will be
destroyed.
Objectives
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The purpose of this course are to enable you to:
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Apply basic accounting concepts related to the accounting cycle
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Define terminology related to accounting and accounting careers
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Discuss business practices based on accounting information
Course Format
The course setting will be informal and based on discussions and problem solving. There
will be interactive discussions on accounting, its role, and it fits in to the world of business.
Small groups will work together throughout the course.
Class Participation – 10%
Class participation is essential to this course. Each element of this course builds from the
previous section and culminates at the end with a group project. Participation is made up of
attendance and contributions to the classroom discussions.
Attendance
The Business Department has adopted this guideline regarding absences:
When accumulated absences for a class exceed two weeks of class meetings, the student is
subject to dismissal from that class. Three tardies will count as one absence. The decision of
the instructor to dismiss on grounds of excessive absences and /or tardies will be based on
the class attendance record and will be considered final. After the final drop date, excessive
absences will result in a lowered grade.
Grading
A = 100% - 90%
B = 89% - 80%
C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% - 50%
Participation – 15%
Homework – 20%
Chapter Tests – 20%
Project – 20%
Final Exam – 25%
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Class Schedule
Date
January 7
Topic
Assignment
Course Introduction
Review Syllabus and Textbook
Intro. and Chapter 1
January 9
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
January 14
Chapter 3
January 16
Chapter 3 and 4
Review Chapter 1 & 2 & 3 for Test
1 hour office hour
January 21
No Class – MLK Day
January 23
Chapter Test (1 & 2 &3)
Chapter 4
January 28
Chapter 4 and 5
January 30
Chapter 5
February 4
Chapter 5 and 6
February 6
Chapter 6
February 11 Chapter Test (4, 5,and 6) - Chapter 7
1 hour office hour
February 13 Chapter 7
No Class – Presidents Day
February 18
February 20 Chapter 7 and 8
February 25 Chapter 8
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February 27 Chapter 8
March 4 & 6
March 11
Chapter Test 7 and 8 - Chapter 9
March 13
Chapter 9
March 18
Chapter 9 and 10
March 20
Chapter 10
March 25
Chapter Test 9 and 10 - Chapter11
March 27
Chapter 11
April 1
Chapter 11 and 12
April 3
Chapter 12
April 8
Chapter 12 and 13
April 10
Chapter 13
April 15
Chapter 13
April 17
Chapter Test 12 and 13
April 22
Project Due
April 24
Final Review
April 29
Final Examination
May 1
1 hour office hour
1 hour office hour
1 hour office hour
1 hour office hour
LAST DAY OF CLASS
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