Course Information
Course ID:	ACCTG 001A
Course Name:	PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
Section Number:	71024
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 the afternoon session or the evening session: Wednesday, February 4, 3:00pm - 4:50pm, room N2-501, or Wednesday, February 4, 7:00pm - 8:50pm, room MT-24.
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: February 4, 3pm or 7pm. Review for Midterm: February 25, 3pm or 7pm. First Midterm: March 11, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Second Midterm: April 22, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Final Exam: May 27, 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: March 11, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Second Midterm: April 22, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm. Final Exam: May 27, 3pm or 5pm or 7pm.
Prerequisites: None
Advisories: MATH 903
Required Books & Materials: Accounting, 7th Edition, with MyAccountingLab in CourseCompass; by Horngren & Harrison; Prentice Hall. You have three textbook choices. You may purchase the online textbook from the publisher (about $65). Or, you may purchase the online textbook plus a printed textbook (3-hole punch) from the publisher (about $65 plus $35). Or, you may purchase the printed textbook (bound) with online access code from the Mission College Bookstore (about $150 for 1A only, or $200 for 1A/1B). I recommend purchasing the online textbook now, then upgrading to the 3-hole punch printed version if your eyes get tired of reading online. See the course syllabus (link below) for instructions for purchasing the textbook.
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/ http://www.coursecompass.com
Syllabus:	http://salsa.missioncollege.org/files/distancelearningco/Acc1AOnlineSyllabusS091.doc