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/ Course / ACCT 301, Online Section, Accounting Information Systems I
Instructor / Professor Patricia Davis
Credits / 3 credits
Term / Summer Session 2010
Meetings / Online course

Instructor’s Contact Information

Office Phone / 570 -945-8424
Emergency Contact / In the event of an emergency, contact Becky Berardis 570-945-8433
Office Location / Harris Hall 408
Email Address /
Office Hours / Tuesdays 7-8 pm online chat on Blackboard
Syllabus Changes / Instructor's reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed, and you are responsible for keeping up with those changes. Please logon regularly to Blackboard to get the most current information.
Other Information / E-mails will be answered within 24 hours. Assignments will be corrected and returned within 48 hours.

Course Description & Information

Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other restrictions / Online Learning Expectations: To be successful academically, online students must be able to navigate & search the internet, use email, attach and upload documents, download & save files, and have access to and use Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Course Description / Accounting Information Systems I provides an introduction to accounting information systems from an organizational perspective. Concentration will be placed on the cycle of transaction processing, utilizing real-world business scenarios with accounting software (QuickBooks). Emphasis will be placed on collecting, accumulating, and summarizing data to make information available to managers fro analysis, decision making, forecasting, and business planning.
Required Readings / Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Pro 2008, 11th edition, Ulmer (2009:McGraw-Hill Irwin, Inc)
Buying Textbooks / Please note that the Keystone College Bookstore has the most complete and up-to-date information about your course textbooks. Be sure you are purchasing the correct edition and receive all the materials you need.
Recommended Readings / Additional Web sites as assigned by the instructor.
Special Software/Hardware / QuickBooks Pro 2009 software included with the textbook.
Browser/Plugin/Viewer Info / For standard Browser/Plugin/Viewer visit this page:
http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/browser.htm
or add your own info below
Other Required Materials

Course Goals, Objectives/Outcomes

Learning Outcomes
I / Install accounting software, understand navigators, menus, icon bars, and save company files.
II / Manage revenue transactions with respect to customer sales, invoices, receivables, and payment procedures.
III / Manage expenditures with respect to vendor bills, payables, credit card charges, and payments.
IV / Activate the payroll features and preferences and create payroll checks, liabilities, and reports.
V / Activate and manage the inventory function, create inventory reports.
VI / Generate budgets, forecasts, business plans, and audit trails.
Assessment / Learning Outcome
Assignments / I. II. III. IV. V. VI
PowerPoint Slides / I, II, III, IV. V. VI
Discussion Board Forums / I, II,III, IV, V, VI
Tests / I.II,III,IV,V, VI

Grading

Grading (credit) Criteria / There will be an assignment due every Wednesday covering one chapter of material. Assignments must be posted by 9:00 pm on Wednesday and will be graded within 48 hours. Each assignment is valued at 50 points. There will be a timed test on each chapter of material every Sunday. The tests are valued at 100 points each. There will be a discussion board forum every week that requires your participation (see below). Discussion Board participation is worth 20 points each. A review of the PowerPoint slides ( 5 points each) for each chapter is required to understand the concepts in each chapter. TOTAL
GRADE POINTS NEEDED PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN POINTS
A 2138.5 94 – 100 % Assignments (13) 650
A- 2047.5 90-93 % Tests (13) 1300
B+ 1979.25 87-89 % Discussion
B 1888.25 83-86 % Board Forums ( 13) 260
B - 1820.0 80-82 % PowerPoint
C + 1729.0 76-79 % Slides (13) 65
C 1592.5 70-75 %
D 1478.75 65-69% Total 2275
F Below 1478.74 Below 64 %
Assignments / Assignments for each chapter are due each week on Wednesday by 9:00 pm.
Discussion Board Criteria / Students will respond to the weekly discussion board forums by Wednesday 9:00 pm. The initial post with substantive response will receive 10 points. You must also respond to at least two other learners with a substantive post by Saturday at 9:00 pm each week. The substantive responses are worth 5 points each. (See attached description of what constitutes a substantive post under Course Documents).
Make-Up& Late Work / There is no credit for late or missing assignments unless you contact me with prior computer or software problems. Your failure to complete the work in a timely fashion will not be graded.
Extra Credit / There are no extra credit assignments for this course.
Class Preparation & Participation / Students are expected to log on at least 3 times a week to complete assignments, tests and discussion board forums. This is the minimum requirement for this course.

Course Policies

Make-Up Exams / There are no make up exams for this course.
Extra Credit / No extra credit assignments for this course
Late Work / No credit fro work submitted after the deadlines
Special Assignments / No special assignments
Class Attendance / Students will log on to this site at least 3 times a week to complete assignments, tests and discussion board forums.
Student Conduct/ Netiquette / For Netiquette information, visit this webpage: http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/netiquette.htm
Special Procedures / Tests are timed and must be completed within the period for each exam. Please allow sufficient time to complete the exam before the due date. Prior computer or software problems need to be addressed with the instructor.
Blackboard Support / For Blackboard assistance http://blackboard.keystone.edu/ or e-mail the Blackboard administrator at
For a New Student Orientation to Blackboard, visit: http://academic.keystone.edu/ksussman/blackboard_student_training.htm
For tutorials on using specific aspects of Blackboard, visit http://academic/ksussman/blackboard_student_training.htm
Technical Support /
You can gettechnical support or assistance by visiting the Technology Support page here: http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/ or by contacting the IT Helpdesk at(570) 945-8778or
Plagiarism & Academic Integrity /
Academic misconduct and dishonesty includes any activity that compromises the academic integrity of the College or subverts the educational process. For information on dishonest acts including plagiarism, cheating, and fraud, consult your Student Information Guide or click on the link below. If you have any questions, talk with your instructor.
http://web.keystone.edu/Library/syllabus/integrity.htm
Copyright Notice / The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials, including music and software. Copying, displaying, reproducing, or distributing copyrighted works may infringe the copyright owner’s rights and such infringement is subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as criminal penalties provided by federal law. Usage of such material is only appropriate when that usage constitutes “fair use” under the Copyright Act. As a Keystone College student, you are required to follow the College’s copyright policy. For more information about the fair use exemption, see the Miller Library’s copyright page: http://web.keystone.edu/library/copyright.html
Email Use / Keystone College states that all official student email correspondence be sent only to a student’s Keystone email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a Keystone account. This allows the College to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individuals and the security of transmitted information. Keystone College furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with College personnel.
Withdrawal from Class / The College has set deadlines for withdrawing from courses. These dates and times are published in the course catalog and on the Academic Calendar. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend once you are enrolled. If you are considering withdrawing from a class, talk with your Advisor and consult the College Catalog.
Academic Grievance Procedures / Procedures for student grievances are found in the College Catalog. Please consult the procedures before taking action.
Please note: The first step in attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, is to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. The College Catalog outlines any subsequent steps.
Incomplete Grades / According to the College Catalog, an Incomplete (“I”) will only be awarded in the case of exceptional circumstances. Mere inability to submit work on time, or missing the final exam, is not valid reasons for an Incomplete.
Students must make arrangements with the instructor prior to the final exam it they wish to receive a grade of incomplete. (Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.) The deadline for the completion of the coursework is four weeks into the next semester. If the course work is not completed within the specified time frame, the incomplete grade will become an “F.”
ADA Statement / Keystone College does not discriminate in any of its programs on the basis of disability.
While there is not a deadline for the disclosure of a disability by a student, in order to facilitate the documentation and accommodation processes, students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose and disability requiring an accommodation prior to the beginning of class. This disclosure should be made to Owen Conaghan, College Counselor & Coordinator of Disability Services. Students who disclose a disability, and who are seeking an accommodation, ultimately will be expected to provide documentation verifying the disability.
KC Connect /
For information about classes & advisers, to check midterm and final grades or to register for classes, logon to KC Connect.
Tutoring Info / The College does offer tutoring assistance for many courses. For more information or to schedule an appointment, consult the Tutoring webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentresources/studentsuccess/tutoring.dot
Advising & Other Student Support Info /
For information about academic advising, visit the Academic Advising Center homepage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentresources/studentsuccess/academicadvising.dot
For a list of Student Support Services, visit the Support Services webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentresources/
Bookstore Info /
Visit the Bookstore at this link: http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10117&langId=-1&catalogId=10001
Library Info / If there are materials on course reserve or other subject specific details, list them here.

Schedule of Assignments

Module # and date / Modular Learning Objectives / Assignments
Orientation module – # 1 June 7-12
Module # 2 June 7-12
CH 1 Quick Tour of QuickBooks Pro 2009
Module # 3 June 13-19
Ch. 2 Customizing QuickBooks
Module # 4 June 13-19
Ch. 3 Banking
Module #5 June 20-26
Ch 4 Customers and sales
Module # 6 June 20-26
Ch. 5 Vendors, purchases, and inventory
Module # 7 June 27-July 3
Ch 6 Employees and payroll
Module # 8 June 27-July 3
Mid term evaluation and reflection
Module # 9 June 27-July 3
Ch 7 Reports and graphs
Module # 10 July 4-10
Ch 8 New Company Set up
Module # 11 July 4-11
Ch 9 Accounting for a Service Company
Module # 12 July 11-17
Ch 10 Merchandising Corporations: Sales, purchase, and inventory
Module # 13 July 18-24
CH 11 Merchandising Corporation : Payroll
Module # 14 July 25-31
Ch. 12 Advanced QuickBooks Features for Accountants
Module # 15 August 1-12
Ch 13 QuickBooks in Action / Learn to navigate the online classroom
Introductions of instructor and fellow learners
Install accounting software, create and maintain chart of accounts, set up password, navigate software.
Customize preferences, chart of accounts, add new accounts, delete and edit accounts.
View and print check register
Make deposits, write checks.
Reconcile bank statements
Add new customers, edit customer information.
Add a customer job.
Cash sales, credit sales and create customer invoices.
Record bank deposits.
Create vendor list, item and service lists.
Create purchase orders.
Receive inventory.
Receive bills.
Enter bills against inventory.
Pay bills. Pay sales tax.
Set up payroll.
Create employee list, track time and transfer to sales invoices.
Create and print paychecks.
Pay payroll liabilities.
Prepare payroll tax forms.
Reflect on progress
Review trail balance.
Prepare adjusting entries
Review financial statements ( profit & loss, balance sheet, statement of cash flows)
Prepare charts and graphs
Set up new company.
Customize chart of accounts, customer list, and vendor list
Create item list
Record owner’s investment
Record purchase and sales transactions.
Make adjusting entries
Prepare closing entries
Set up new company.
Create chart of accounts, customer list, vendor list, and inventory list.
Record purchase and sales transactions
Prepare adjusting entries
Process payroll manually
Print employee information list
Print payroll checks
Prepare payroll journal entries
Process payroll forms
Prepare budgets, estimates, progress billing, and credit card sales.
Create your own company with appropriate chart of accounts, customer list, vendor list, and inventory list and payroll information. / Follow instructions under Course Documents
Discussion Board – Favorite Type of Food and Why?
Assignments for Ch 1 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Ch 1 ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 1 (100 pts)
Assignments CH 2 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 2 ( 100 pts)
Assignments Ch 3 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 3 ( 100 pts)
Assignments Ch 4 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 4 ( 100 pts)
Assignments Ch 5 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 5 (100 pts.)
Assignments Ch 6 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 6 ( 100 pts)
Complete mid term evaluation
Assignments Ch 7 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 7 ( 100 pts)
Assignments Ch 8 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 8 ( 100 pts)
Assignments Ch 9 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test CH 9 (100 pts)
Assignments Ch 10 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 10 ( 100 pts)
Assignments Ch 11 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 11 ( 100 pts)
Assignments Ch 12 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test Ch 12 ( 100 pts)
Assignments CH 13 ( 50 pts)
PowerPoint Slides ( 5 pts)
Discussion Board Forum ( 20 pts)
Test CH 13 ( 100 pts)

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