Accounting I
Fall Syllabus 2014
Tolleson
Course Description:
A study of accounting principles as applied to vouchers, books of original entry, controlling
accounts, adjusting and closing entries, financial statements, controls, and accounting concepts.
1st 6-Weeks:
Opening Procedures:
 Check Student Schedules
 Seating Charts
 Student Inventory
 Supply List
 Internet Access Form
 Lab Rules
 Syllabus
 Introduction to Class
 Check out Books
 Check out Workbooks
 FBLA Information
Unit 1 Chapters Covered:
Ch. 1 You and the World of Accounting
Ch. 2 The World of Business and Accounting
Unit 2 Chapters Covered
Chapter 3 Business Transactions and the Accounting Equation
Chapter 4 Transactions that Affect Assets, Liabilities, and Owner’s Equity
Chapter 5 Transactions that Affect Revenue, Expenses, and Withdrawals
2nd 6-Weeks
Chapter 6 Recording Transactions in a General Journal
Chapter 7 Posting Journal Entries to General Ledger Accounts
Mini Practice Set 1: Canyon.com Web Sites
Chapter 8 The Six-column Work Sheet
Chapter 9 Financial Statements for a Sole Proprietorship
3rd 6-Weeks
Chapter 10 Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Sole proprietorship
Chapter 11 Cash Control and Banking
Mini Practice Set 2: In-Touch Electronics
Chapter 12 Payroll Accounting
Chapter 13 Payroll Liabilities and Tax Records
Final Exam
Materials Needed:
 Pencil (only) No Ink allowed in class
 Calculator
 Eraser
 Highlighter
"The only way to get out of the "Rat Race" is to prove your proficiency at both accounting and investing,
arguably two of the most difficult subjects to master."