SYLLABUS FOR INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I

 

 

Term:  Fall, 2005-2006  (051) August 29 – December 10, 2005

Course Number:  ACC 300 X        

Instructor:  Mr. Kenneth Taylor, CPA

Office:  Room 518

Office Phone:  (219) 473-4294

E-mail:  kentcpa@surfnetinc.com

               kentcpa@jorsm.com

Home Phone:  (219) 865-1516  after 6pm

Office Hours:  Tuesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm and 10:00pm – 10:30pm

                          Thursday 6:00pm – 7:00pm and 10:00pm – 10:30pm

                          Other hours by appointment

 

Instructor Background:  Certified Public Accountant licensed in Indiana and Illinois. Partner in public accounting firm. BS in accounting from Purdue University Calumet.

 

Course Time:  Tuesday 7:00pm – 10:00pm

 

Course Description:

This course is an in-depth study of accounting concepts and principles. The accounting process, the balance sheet, and income statement are discussed. Certain asset categories are scrutinized.

 

Prerequisites:

ACC 210, 211

 

Learning Outcomes/Student Competencies:

Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:

           

1.       Identify the major policy setting bodies and their role in the standard setting process.

2.       Identify the qualitative characteristics of accounting information.

3.       Record complex transactions in journals, post to general ledger, and prepare a trial balance.

4.       Identify uses and limitations of the income statement.

5.       Prepare single and multiple step income statement.

6.       Identify uses and limitations of the balance sheet.

7.       Prepare classified balance sheet using the report and account formats.

8.       Prepare a statement of cash flows.

9.       Identify and solve present value and future value of money problems.

10.   Identify and explain the accounting issues relating to recognition and valuation of receivables.

11.   Identify and explain the accounting issues relating to notes receivable.

12.   Distinguish between periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

13.   Compare LIFO and FIFO cost flow assumptions.

14.   Identify and explain the accounting issues related to self-constructing, acquiring, valuing and, disposing of property, plant and equipment.

15.   Explain the concept of depreciation.

16.   Appropriately apply various methods of depreciation.

17.  Describe the characteristics and accounting problems related to intangibles

 

Textbooks: Intermediate Accounting, eleventh edition, Kieso, Weygandt & Warfield

                    Rockford Practice Set, Handout Materials

 

Learning Strategies:  Lecture, Class Discussion

 

Assessment:

Exams (3 exams)                                                                                  75 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments             25 % of grade

 

Class Policy For Assignments:

All problems must be turned in at the end of the class period for which they are assigned. Late class assignments will not be accepted without approval prior to the due date. Excessive missed assignments could reduce grade one level.

 

Grading Scale:

A:  93          A-:  90        B+:  88         B:  83            B-:  80             C+:  78

C:  73          C-: 70        D+:  68         D:  63            D-:  60             F:    Below 60

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

Attendance at all class sessions is important. Advance notice should be given of any anticipated absence. Your absence from six class sessions will reduce your grade one level.

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subjects areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances

 

Please Note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the internet/electronic sources/databases.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to the citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request.

If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

 

School Closing Information:

                Facility: Calumet College of St. Joseph

                             Phone: (219) 473-4770

                Internet: http://www.ccsj.edu

                                http://www.EmergencyClosings.com

                Radio: WAKE – 1500 AM

                           WGN – 720 AM

                           WIJE – 105.5 FM

                           WLS – 890 AM

                           WZVN – 107.1 FM

                           WBBM NEWS RADIO 78    

 

Class Assignments

 

Class Date                                                                  Topic-Assignment

 

August 30                                                         Introduction to Course Outline.

                                                                        Chapter 1 – Financial Accounting and Accounting Standards

                                                                        Chapter 2 – Conceptual Framework Underlying Financial Accounting

                                                                        Homework Ch 1 – C1-12 and C1-13

Homework Ch 2 – BE: 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-7                                                               

                                                                                                                 E: 2-4, 2-5

 

September 6                                                      Read Chapter 3 – The Accounting Information System

Homework Ch 3 – BE: 3-1 through 3-10

E: 3-1, 3-4, 3-5, 3-7, 3-10,

     3-15, 3-17

 

September 13                                                    Continue Chapter 3 – The Accounting Information System

Homework Ch 3 – See September 9

 

September 20                                                    Read Chapter 4 – Income Statement and Related Information

                                                                        Homework Ch 4 – BE: 4-1 through 4-11

                                                                                                       E: 4-1, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-10

                                                                       

 

 

Class Assignments (continued)

 

September 27                                                    Read Chapter 5 – Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows

                                                                        Homework Ch 5 – BE: 5-1 through 5-12

                                                                                                       E: 5-2, 5-4, 5-9, 5-12

                                                                       

October 4                                                         FIRST EXAM – Covers Ch’s 1 through 5

 

October 11                                                             Read Chapter 6 – Accounting and the Time Value of Money

                                                                        Homework Ch 6 – BE: all odd numbered

                                                                             E: 6-3, 6-4, 6-6, 6-7, 6-15,

                                                                                        6-18

 

October 18                                                        Read Chapter 7 – Cash and Receivables

Homework Ch 7 – BE: all odd numbered

                                                                                                       E: 7-1, 7-4, 7-7, 7-10,

                                                                                                                  7-12

 

October 25                                                        Read Chapter 8 – Valuation of Inventories: A Cost Basis Approach

                                                                        Homework Ch 8 – BE: 8-1 through 8-9

                                                                                                       E: 8-1, 8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-15,

                                                                                                                  8-16, 8-18

                                                                       

November 1                                                      Read Chapter 9 – Inventories: Additional Valuation Issues

                                                                        Homework Ch 9 – BE: 9-1 through 9-11

                                                                                                       E: 9-1, 9-3, 9-6, 9-12, 9-16

 

November 8                                                      SECOND EXAM – Covers Ch’s 6 through 9

                                                                              

November 15                                                    Read Chapter 10 – Acquisition and Disposition of Property, Plant and Equipment

                                                                        Homework Ch 10 – BE: all even numbered

                                                                                                         E: 10-1, 10-4, 10-6, 10-7,

                                                                                                                    10-11, 10-17, 10-23

                                                                       

November 22                                                    Read Chapter 11 – Depreciation, Impairments, and Depletion

                                                                        Homework Ch 11 – BE: 11-1 through 11-11

                                                                                                         E: 11-1, 11-4, 11-6, 11-12,

                                                                                                                    11-19

                                                                       

November 29                                                                         Read Chapter 12 – Intangible Assets

                                                                        Homework Ch 12 – BE: all odd numbered

                                                                                                         E: 12-1, 12-6, 12-9, 12-10,

                                                                                                            12-14   

                                                                       

December 6                                                      FINAL EXAM – Covers Ch’s 10 through 12