PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Welcome to Accounting 1000
Spring 2016
INSTRUCTOR: Deloris Outlaw
OFFICE: Room 210A
PHONE NUMBER: 301-322-0126
EMAIL ADDRESS: hoggardo@pgcc.edu
BLACKBOARD SITE: http://pgcconline.blackboard.com
OFFICE HOURS: 1:00pm – 2pm on Tuesday or by appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an entry-level accounting course that will cover major
accounting theories, principles and applications. The course will also cover, preparation of basic
financial statements and how accounting effects business decision-making process.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, a student
will be able to:
1. Analyze the effects of basic business transactions on the accounting equation.
2. Prepare journal entries for basic business transactions.
3. Record transactions in accounting records.
4. Prepare appropriate adjusting and closing entries.
5. Construct financial statements from relevant information.
CREDIT-HOUR STATEMENT: At Prince George’s Community College, for all credit
courses, students are expected to spend a minimum of 37.5 hours of combine instructional time
and related coursework time per credit hour. This course is a 3 credit course. This course
achieves the minimum required hours by the completion date of this course, unless other wised
stated.
TEXTBOOK: Accounting Basics: An Introduction for Non-Accounting Majors by
Eric A. Weinstein
GRADE CRITERIA: Students will be evaluated based on, exams, homework and
comprehensive exercise. Please keep in mind that reading and problem solving is essential in
order to do well in this course. Students will not be allowed to use their cell phones as a
calculator.
The NA GRADE may be assigned by the faculty member to any student on the roster who never
attends or academically participates in the class during the first three weeks of class (or
equivalent of 20 percent in short courses).
The FX GRADE may be assigned by the faculty member to any student on the roster who did
not officially withdraw from the course but who failed to participate in course activities through
the end of the period. It is used when, in the opinion of the instructor, completed assignments or
course activities or both were insufficient to make normal evaluation of academic performance
possible.
GRADE PERCENTAGES:
Homework 20%
Exams 60%
Comprehensive Exercise 20%
Total Percent 100%
TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE:
Exam 1 – Chapters 1 & 2
Exam 2 – Chapters 3 & 4
Exam 3 – Chapter 5
Exam 4 – Chapters 6 & 7
COURSE OUTLINE: We will cover Chapters 1-8. Accounting requires reading and
preparation outside of the classroom. I expect you to attempt all problems assigned and ask
questions. We will discuss homework in class prior to starting a new chapter. If you need help
