M/W 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
The student will demonstrate a knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures. He or she will be able to maintain basic accounting records for a small business operation. Emphasis will be on service-oriented businesses. (This course will not count toward the accounting requirements of a transfer program or of the Accounting occupational program. Accounting majors should enroll in ACCT 1514.)
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Attendance & Participation (10%) Attendance and active participation are essential. Students are expected to be present and engaged in class
discussions and activities.
Discussions (20%) Both online discussion posts (via Canvas) and in-class discussions will be evaluated based on thoughtfulness, consistency, and
engagement with course material.
Assignments (20%) Assignments submitted through Canvas will assess the understanding of course concepts
Midterm Exam (25%) Covers the first half of the course.
Final Exam (25%) Covers the second half of the course.
Faculty Contact Information
M/W 1:15 PM -2:00 PM
M/W 3:15 PM -5:00 PM
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze and record accounting activity
- Understand need and content of financial statements
- Complete the accounting cycle
- Accomplish payroll records
- Complete accounting records and books for a small business
- Complete computerized accounting problems
- Accounting the Language of Business
- Analyzing Business Transactions
- Analyze Business Transactions using T-accounts
- The general journal and ledger
- Adjustments and the work sheet
- Closing entries and the post-closing trial balance
- Accounting for sales, accounts receivable, and cash receipts
- Accounting for purchases, accounts payable and cash payments
- Cash
- Payroll computations, records and payment
- Payroll taxes, deposits, and reports
- Accrual, deferrals and the worksheet
- Financial statements and the closing procedures
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Make-up Policy
Arrangements must be made prior to the deadline with the professor.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.