ACCOUNTING 2010 ONLINE SYLLABUS FOR SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING I

COURSE SYLLABUS FOR FALL 2015

Instructor: Loisanne Kattelman, MAcc, CPA
Office: Wattis Building 266
E-mail: Canvas e-mail (preferred) or lkattelman@weber.edu
Office hours: T/TH 9:15-10:15am or by appointment
Introduction and Welcome
Welcome to Accounting 2010! Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. The purpose of accounting is
to provide useful financial information to decision makers. These individuals may have an interest in a business, whether
they are owners, investors, creditors, managers/employees, governmental agencies or other interested parties.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
This course will provide students with an introduction to some of the key competencies of the accounting profession.
Upon completing this course, you should be able to understand:
The professional role played by accountants in society.
The accounting cycle from recording business transactions to preparing financial statements.
The use of accounting information in the business decision making process.
Resource Materials (required)
Textbook
o Fundamentals of Financial Accounting, 5th edition by Phillips, Libby and Libby

McGraw Hill Connect

o You will need an access code for McGraw-Hill Connect (code comes with textbook purchased at WSU
bookstore or can be purchased online as a standalone code see Access Code Instructions in Canvas).
o A computer with internet access is required.

Course Structure
This course will survey accounting topics from an introductory perspective. The structure of this course will consist of:
(1) textbook reading, (2) interactive presentations, (3) homework assignments, (4) LearnSmart study modules, (5) case
study assignments and (6) three exams. Due dates for online coursework are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Students are encouraged to work ahead within each section to accommodate their schedules and the course deadlines.
Exams will be available at a WSU testing center or with an approved proctor on the dates listed in the schedule (Friday to
Wednesday following the completion of the applicable section).
Course Policies
Course policies will be applied consistently to all students. To be fair to the class, as a whole, I do not make individual
exceptions that only apply to certain students.
Late work is NOT accepted.
NO extra credit assignments are offered.
Exams must be taken during the test dates outlined in the schedule. Exams can NOT be retaken.
Student / Instructor Communication
The e-mail system within the Canvas WSU on-line course home page is the best way to contact me. You should receive
feedback to your e-mail questions or requests within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Every Monday I will send out a
weekly announcement with reminders and other important information regarding the course.

Course Grade
Your letter grade in this course will be determined according to the following point scheme:
Item
Exam #1 - Chapter 1, 2, 3 & 4
Exam #2 - Chapter 5, 6, 7 & 8
Exam #3 - Chapter 9, 10, 11 & Appendix C
Introductory Quiz
Homework (15 pts per chapter + 7 pts Appendix C)
Interactive Presentations ( 6 pts per chapter)
LearnSmart Modules (7 pts per chapter)
Case Study Assignments (3 @ 15 pts)
TOTAL

Points
200
200
150

60%

10
172
66
77
45

1%
19%
7%
8%
5%

920

100%

Percent of Total
94%+
90-93%
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
77-79%
73-76%
70-72%
67-69%
63-66%
60-62%
0-59%
Unofficial Withdrawal

Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
UW

The grading scheme has been uploaded to Canvas. Scores from the assignments that are submitted online using Connect
will be transferred to the Canvas gradebook at the end of each week. Once the scores have transferred, you have access
to the current grade that you have earned in this course. There is no curve to the grading schematic.
Assignments
All assignments, excluding small group assignments, are to be completed online using Connect.
Assignment due dates are shown on the course schedule
McGraw Hill Connect assignments need to be accessed prior to the due date.
All Connect assignments are automatically submitted on due date regardless of completion.
Due dates are firm. I do not accept any assignments after the due date so please do not ask.
No make-up assignments will be allowed if missed for any reason (including legitimate reasons).
No extra credit assignments are offered.
Collaborative learning is encouraged; however, the actual preparation of individual homework assignments must
be done by each student on an individual basis. Copying someone elses homework is considered unethical
behavior. (See the WSU Student code for information about cheating.)
Assignments consist of the following:
Interactive Presentation
Interactive presentations are designed to introduce and reinforce each chapters core learning objectives and concepts
through engaging narratives of key concepts in an interactive online format.
You will need to complete a graded interactive presentation for each chapter (approximately 45-60 minutes).
These assignments are graded based on completion. However, the instructor reserves the right to deduct
points if the amount of time spent is less than the minimum time required to complete the assignment.
Each chapter interactive presentation contains 4 or 5 individual questions, each with its own presentation, which
corresponds with a learning objective (LO) from the chapter. After you have completed all 4 or 5 questions you
submit the entire assignment.
After the due date, study attempts are available for you to utilize in preparation for the exams.
Homework
Homework assignments are designed to apply the course concepts and provide the background and tools necessary to
understand the material and to prepare for exams.
You will need to complete a graded homework assignment for each chapter (approximately 1 to 2 hours).
You are allowed up to 2 attempts (submissions) for each assignment.

Check my work is limited to 3 times per question.

Connect will grade your homework and provide you with immediate feedback.
After the due date, study attempts are available for you to utilize in preparation for the exams.

LearnSmart
LearnSmart study modules are designed to provide students with a combination of practice and assessment for concepts
presented in class. The online learning system will adapt to each students learning needs.
You will need to complete a graded LearnSmart study module for each chapter (approximately 45-60 minutes).
LearnSmart modules are the practice component of the SmartBook technology in Connect. After accessing the
LS module that is listed as a chapter assignment in Connect, click on the three bar icon in the upper left corner of
the screen and select practice to start answering questions.
You are strongly encouraged to work on these modules as we progress through the chapter. For example, try
using LearnSmart over a multi-day period in 10-15 minute increments.
After you have completed a LS module you can uses the recharge and my reports components as an effective
study tool to prepare for the exam.
Case Study Assignments
Case study assignments are designed to allow students to apply the knowledge and skills learned to a realistic business
situation. The case problems progress from chapter to chapter, encompassing the accounting issues of a company.
You will need to complete three graded case studies which are similar to a comprehensive multi-requirement
homework problem (approximately 2 to 2 hours each).
You are strongly encouraged to work on these problems as we progress through the chapters. The problems
provide a good review for the exam.
You are allowed up to 2 attempts (submissions) for each assignment.

Check my work is limited to 3 times per question.

Connect will grade your homework and provide you with immediate feedback.
Exams
There will be three exams given in the Testing Center or with a WSU approved proctor. You are expected to take these
exams as scheduled (see the course schedule and Canvas for exam dates). There will be no makeup exams or retakes.
The workout portion of the exam will be on Connect. You will be required to log in to Connect while in the Testing Center.
Therefore, it is critical that you memorize your Connect username (e-mail address) and password. It is recommended that
you establish a security question within Connect in case you have issues with your password. If you cannot access Connect
while in the Testing Center, then you will not be able to complete this portion of the exam.
You are responsible for determining the Testing Center hours. A link to the Testing Center hours and locations is available
on Canvas.
Assessment Surveys
The Goddard School faculty considers you, the student, to be its most important customer. Accordingly, the faculty wants
and needs your input regarding the effectiveness of the courses taught so that the courses may continually be improved.
In line with this goal, at the end of each semester, students will be asked to complete online survey assessments.
Ethical Conduct
The Goddard School of Business & Economics recognizes students as adults pursuing their education. The Goddard School
Honor Code seeks to contribute to the development of appropriate individual and group behavior, and encourages
responsible citizenship within the University community. The administration of honor code policies will be conducted in a
manner that will foster the ethical development and personal integrity of students and promote an environment that is in
accord with the overall educational mission of the Goddard School and Weber State University.
Students are expected to maintain academic ethics and honesty. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to the
following:
a. Cheating, which includes:
i) Copying from another student's test;
ii) Using materials during a test not authorized by the person giving the test;
iii) Collaborating with any other person during a test without authorization;

iv) Knowingly obtaining, using, buying, selling, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the contents of
any test without authorization of the appropriate University official;
v) Bribing any other person to obtain any test;
vi) Soliciting or receiving unauthorized information about any test;
vii) Substituting for another student or permitting any other person to substitute for oneself to take a
test.
b. Plagiarism, which is the unacknowledged (uncited) use of any other persons or groups ideas or work. This includes
purchased or borrowed papers;
c. Collusion, which is the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing work offered for credit;
d. Falsification, which is the intentional and unauthorized altering or inventing of any information or citation in an
academic exercise, activity, or record-keeping process;
e. Giving, selling, or receiving unauthorized course or test information;
f. Using any unauthorized resource or aid in the preparation or completion of any course work, exercise, or activity.
Penalties for violation of the Goddard School Honor Code are severe, including consequences such as a failing grade in the
class, dismissal from the university, and other penalties consistent with laws appertaining to state and federal codes.
Extended Campus Closure Plans
In the event of an extended campus closure due to natural disaster, epidemic, or other event, I will continue to provide
instruction via Canvas. I will provide text-based mini-lectures (narratives, slides, and/or presentations) which correspond
to the material covered each class period and will expect you to login to the system on a regular basis to keep up with
course work and to receive instruction.
Assignments will continue to be turned in through Canvas according to due dates listed on the course schedule. Within
Canvas, online discussions and collaborations will be made available to allow you to interact with other students and me
regarding course material. I will regularly check e-mail (Campus and within the Canvas course) should you need to
communicate with me personally. The severity of the "event" and impact on human life, communication lines, etc., will
determine the extent that we can continue our class.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities
(SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service Center or contact their office at (801) 626-6413. SSD can also arrange to provide
course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.

*** THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS SYLLABUS AS NEEDED ***