Course Information
Course ID:	ACCTG*001A
Course Name:	PRINC OF ACCOUNTING
Section Number:	66143
Units:	4
Instructor Name:	Christopher
Course Type:	Online
Course Description: This course includes basic accounting theory and procedure, the accounting entity, and generally accepted accounting principles. (CAN BUS 2)
Instructor Contact Information
Email Address:	betty_christopher@wvm.edu
Other Information
Orientation Schedule: Two different orientation times are available. You may attend either session. Wednesday, September 3, 3:00pm - 4:50pm, room S3-401, or Wednesday, September 3, 7:00pm - 8:50pm, room N2-501.
On Campus Requirements: We will meet on campus five times during the semester, for orientation at the beginning of the semester, a review session prior to the first midterm, two midterm exams, and a final exam. Orientation: September 3, 3pm or 7pm. Review for Midterm: September 24, 3pm or 7pm. First Midterm: October 1, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Second Midterm: November 5, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Final Exam: December 17, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm.
Exam Requirements and Location: There will be two midterm exams and one final exam administered at Mission College. Three different exam times are available. You may attend at any of the three times: First Midterm: October 1, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Second Midterm: November 5, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Final Exam: December 17, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm.
Prerequisites: None
Advisories: MATH 902
Required Books & Materials: See course syllabus. Click the link below.
Outline of Topics to be Covered: This introductory course in Accounting will give you both a theoretical understanding and application of that understanding using real world situations. This will include understanding in vocabulary, financial statements, the accounting cycle including adjusting entries and closing entries, accounting information systems, cash, internal control, accounts and notes receivable, merchandise inventory, plant assets and depreciation, current liabilities, payroll accounting, the time value of money, generally accepted accounting principles, and ethics. After satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to properly maintain sets of books for both service and merchandising businesses. You also will be able to utilize accounting information to make sound business decisions.
Notice on Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) in S2-201, (408.855.5085 or 408.727.9243 TTY) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with verifiable documentation.
Websites: http://salsa.missioncollege.org/christopher
Syllabus:	http://salsa.missioncollege.org/files/distancelearningco/Acc1AOnlineSyllabusF08.doc