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SYLLABUS
Course Description This course introduces accounting concepts in a business environment. Students learn to create and apply accounting documents in making better business decisions. Other topics include plant assets, liabilities, accounting for corporations, investments, statements of cash flows, financial statement analysis, time value of money, payroll accounting, and other significant liabilities.
Course Dates May 06, 2014 - Jun 09, 2014
Faculty Information
• Academic Policies • Instructor Policies University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Get Ready for Class • Familiarize yourself with the textbook used in this course.
Course Materials All electronic materials are available on your student website.
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website):
Policies
Bob Wells (PRIMARY)Name : Email Address : bobrwells@bellsouth.net Alternate Email Address Phone Number : (865) 438-7117
Week1 May, 06 - May, 12 Principle Assets
Tasks
Principle Assets 1.1 Prepare journal entries to account for transactions related to accounts receivable and bad debt using both percentage of sales and the percentage of receivables methods. 1.2 Compare tangible and intangible assets. 1.3 Identify the journal entries associated with acquisition, disposal, and sales of plant assets. 1.4 Distinguish between revenue and capital expenditures, and the entries associated with each. 1.5 Describe the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards ([IFRS)] on US financial reporting.
Objectives/Competencies
Required Learning Activities • WileyPLUS Assignment: Financial Accounting: Tools For Business Decision Making, Ch. 8 • WileyPLUS Assignment: Financial Accounting: Tools For Business Decision Making, Ch. 9 • WileyPLUS Assignment: Financial Accounting: Tools For Business Decision Making, Appendix D • WileyPLUS Assignment: Financial Accounting: Tools For Business Decision Making, Appendix E • WileyPLUS Gradebook: Week 1 Gradebook • WileyPLUS Assignment: Week 1 Interactive Tutorials Activity
WileyPLUS Read, Study & Practice: Week 1 Practice • WileyPLUS Assignment: Week 1 Videos Activity • Collaboration: Prepare for Week 4 IFRS Essay • Muddiest Point • Examination Preparation • Week One Electronic Reserve Readings