Fundamentals of Accounting

Mr. Bartz Conference Period: 4th period

Room 112 10:19 – 11:09
tbartz@mail.garfield.sparcc.org
http://www.tombartz.com Computer Lab Hours: Monday – Thursday
7:00 – 7:30 am

2:25 – 3:00 pm

Fundamentals of Accounting is an introductory accounting course that presents a complete

accounting cycle for a proprietorship and partnership using a debit/credit approach. Topics
include analyzing transactions, journalizing, posting, petty cash, financial statements, and
adjusting and closing entries. This class incorporates computer programs such as Microsoft
Excel and Automated Accounting to bring more of a technological approach to accounting.
Fundamentals of Accounting is a great starter course for students planning on studying
accounting at the college level.

Course Textbook:

Fundamentals of Accounting
Claudia B. Gilbertson CPA, Mark W. Lehman CPA, and Kenton E. Ross CPA

Grading:

Class Participation 10%

Homework 20%
In-class Activities 20%
Tests/Quizzes 30%
Final Exam 20%

Grading Scale:

A 93 – 100
B 82 – 92
C 70 – 81
D 60 – 69
F 0 – 59

Class Goals:

1. Be on time
2. Stay on task
3. Respect each other
4. Respect the equipment
Computer Lab Rules

1. No food or drinks in the lab.

2. The chairs are not toys; please refrain from racing them around the room.
3. All students will speak in soft tone as to not disturb others.
4. One student per computer, no sharing unless permission is given.
5. NO PC or online games allowed in the computer lab.
6. NO Instant Messaging or online chats allowed in the computer lab.
7. Printers are used for school work only.
8. Students are not allowed to change seats unless given permission.
9. All students are to keep their area clean.
10. All students are to log off when leaving.
11. If your computer is not working or something is missing from your work station let
Mr. Bartz know immediately

Attendance / Class Participation

Daily attendance in this course is essential as most of the assignments will be completed in class
or on the computer. Absences will result in students falling behind in daily work. Each student
will have the opportunity through attendance and class participation to earn up to 20 class
participation points per week. Poor attendance, disruptions in class, not participating in class
discussions, and behavioral problems can lower this grade and will affect your overall score for
this course.

Make Up Work / Late Work

If you are absent please bring your admit slip to Mr. Bartz before class starts on the day you
return to school. The policy for make up work will follow the school guidelines detailed in the
student handbook unless otherwise stated by the teacher (ex. Projects taking more than a week to
complete). It is the responsibility of the student to check for any missing assignments when they
return to school. Class time will rarely be given to students who need to make up missing
assignments. Students should plan on making up those assignments before / after school, during
lunch, or during their study hall. Late work will not be accepted.

Hall Passes

Each student will be given 3 hall passes per nine weeks to use to go to their lockers, the
restroom, drinking fountain, etc. Bonus points will be awarded for unused passes at the end of
the nine weeks.

Saving / Turning in Assignments

All work should be saved on the students Z:/ drive in the appropriate Accounting class folder.
The computers in the lab are periodically “cleaned out” to optimize performance and could result
in the deletion of improperly saved files. Most assignments will be turned in electronically
through the P:/ drive or recorded in your Accounting Journal.

**********This syllabus may be updated/revised by the teacher at any time **********

Tentative Course Schedule

Week 1 Introduction to course / Hand out materials / Start Chapter 1

Week 2 Chapter 1 – Starting a Proprietorship

Week 3 Chapter 1 – Continued

Week 4 Chapter 2 – Analyzing Transactions

Week 5 Chapter 2 – Continued

Week 6 Chapter 3 – Journalizing Transactions

Week 7 Chapter 3 – Continued

Week 8 Chapter 4 – Posting to a General Ledger

Week 9 Monopoly Activity

Week 10 Chapter 5 – Cash Control Systems

Week 11 Reinforcement Activity 1 – Part A

Week 12 Chapter 6 – Worksheet for a service business

Week 13 Chapter 6 – Continued

Week 14 Chapter 7 – Financial Statements

Week 15 Chapter 7 – Continued

Week 16 Chapter 8 – Recording Adjusting and Closing Entries

Week 17 Reinforcement Activity 1 – Part B

Week 18 Review for Final Exam