Accounting
by Peggy Clayton
January 28, 2009
Text used: Glencoe Accounting
Accounting Syllabus
Accounting 1 (1/2 or 1 credit)
No prerequisite required
Introduces general accounting concepts, principles, and procedures; emphasizes the need for financial records; provides the fundamental equation and its application to accounting procedures, including the basic steps of the accounting cycle, special journals and ledgers, work sheets, adjusting and closing entries, special problems in the purchase and sale of merchandise, notes and interest, depreciation, accruals and prepaid items, payroll records, and personal income taxes. Develops the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for individuals to conduct personal business or to further an education in the field of accounting. Students complete practice sets or simulations, use calculators, and process some data electronically.
Supplies needed – 1 ½“-2” three-ring binder or folder, paper, pen/pencils
GRADING GUIDELINES FOR ACCOUNTING*
Daily grades – 25%
Chapter Worksheets, Pop Quizzes; Participation; Class work; Folder.
Chapter Tests -50%
Study Sheet Tests; Class Content Tests; Special Projects
Six-Week Test Grade – 25%
Written test over content from chapter tests
*This is a tentative list of activities only and may change as needed to cover content.
