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Fundamentals of Accounting II ACCT 202-003 Debbie Gonzales, Accounting Instructor |
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ACCT 202 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4 cr. This course begins with the accounting for corporations, long-term investments and debt, statement of cash flows, and financial statement analysis. This is followed by a study of managerial accounting including cost flows, behavior, allocations and control, with standards and variance analysis, product costing using job order and process systems, and operating and capital budgeting. |
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ACCT 175 and 176 or ACCT 201 or equivalent. Semester offered: Fall. [NM Common Course Number: ACCT 2123, Business Transfer Module] |
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The course begins Monday, August 24, 2009 and ends Saturday, December 12, 2009. There will be a comprehensive final exam for this course. |
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My name is Debbie Gonzales and I look forward to working with you this semester. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and received a BA in Accounting from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. I have over 13 years of experience in accounting and have worked in education for three years at San Juan College. My desire is for you to be successful, not only as a student, but as an employee when the time comes. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Office: 1224G Phone: 505.566.3185 Email: gonzalesd@sanjuancollege.edu |
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You will need the following materials to complete this course successfully:
I strongly advise you to wait until you have a good Internet connection and the time required to be successful before taking this course. |
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Will I have to meet face-to-face with the instructor or other students?
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Our one and only face-to-face meeting is a mandatory
course orientation: · If you live within driving distance of SJC, I've scheduled an in-person orientation for Monday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. in a room to be announced through email.
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Will the course be hard for me?
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Although this is the second part of the introduction to accounting – perhaps because it is a continuation course – ACCT 202 can be a difficult course, whether it’s taken online or in the classroom. During the semester, you will need to read chapters 13-25 from your textbook, view PowerPoint presentations, go through tutorials, do homework assignments, take timed chapter quizzes, and complete a project that requires a substantial amount of time.
It takes time and commitment however, so make sure you are prepared for this challenging class. Students who can follow written instructions, learn through reading on their own, and complete all of the assignments have the best chance of succeeding. Along with the assignment load, working online can be a challenge. Computer-savvy students who are comfortable with the keyboard do best. If you don't learn well on your own or are unsure of yourself on the computer, you should reconsider whether you are suited for this course right now. To help you determine whether an online course is the right choice for you, look over the “Online Readiness Checklist” under “Getting Started” on the SJC Virtual Campus webpage. See the list of links at the end of the page to go to "Getting Started." A tutor is also available in room 1220. I strongly recommend you use this valuable asset the college provides for free. |
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You will need to spend approximately 12+ hours on this online course. On-line courses aren’t easier. In fact, many students find them actually more difficult because they don’t have the regular face-to-face instructor contact and the support of other students. An in-class version of ACCT 202 meets 4 hours per week. As a rule, for every hour you are in class, you need to spend a minimum of 2 hours studying. So, 4 + (4 x 2) = 12 hours per week. The project may require extra time. I want you to succeed, so don't sign up for the course unless you are able to commit ALL of the necessary time. |
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NO. The course is divided into 13 chapters. The assignments are posted for the whole semester; you will be able to proceed through them ahead of schedule, if you would like.
Assignments are expected to be turned in as outlined in the Course Timeline (usually by Monday 10:00 am and Wednesday 11:55 pm). Late assignments or exams are not acceptable. Exams will be taken in the Testing Center (or by proctor for distance students) and are due on a Saturday.
Quick Studies are graded on completeness (0, 50, 100), problems and exercises are graded on correctness and the best 10 of 13 can be used to replace one exam. Quizzes (best 10 of 13), Discussion Problems (3), Exams (4), Project (2) and a Final Exam (1) comprise the remainder of the points. |
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What do I need to do if I decide to take this course?
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The course space is limited. If you enroll and then don’t participate, or drop the course early on, you will deprive another student (who may not have other options for completing the course) of this opportunity. If you are serious about taking ACCT 202 online, follow these steps:
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¯ What is this course? ¯ What are the prerequisites? ¯ When does this course begin and end? ¯ Who is teaching this course? ¯ What materials will I need ? ¯ Will I have to meet face-to-face with the instructor or other students? ¯ Will the course be hard for me? ¯ How much time will I have to spend per week on this course? ¯ Can I go at my own pace? ¯ What do I need to do if I decide to take this course? ¯ |
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