BUSINESS ACCOUNTING

2015-2016 School Year

Instructor:
Email:

Mr. Pygman
Please use the Canvas Inbox Messaging System

Phone:

630.375.3791

Course Description
How do businesses keep track of their money? How do businesses protect their money? What do potential careers in the field of
accounting look like?
Business Accounting teaches students how businesses keep financial records to determine income, expenses, and profits.
Students will examine double-entry accounting methods including the accounting cycle. Students will learn how to apply
automated accounting systems to complete major accounting processes. Students will examine various accounting career paths,
student accounting organizations, and recognize the role of ethics in the field of business.
Required Materials
Consistent access to the Internet and a paper folder for organizing work you print out.
SEMESTER GRADES
Semester Work
Semester Final

SEMESTER GRADES
80%
20%

Homework
Projects
Quizzes

10%
20%
70%

GRADING SCALE
90-100.0% A
80-89.99% B
70-79.99% C
60-69.99% D
below 60% F

Participation
The key to becoming a successful accounting student is practice and participation. Please ask questions whether they are
directed to a classmate or your teacher. Please challenge your own thinking. Please practice examining case studies, problem
sets, and other tasks from multiple perspectives such as a business owner, manager, employee, customer, investor, or
accountant.
Late Work
This is a business class and will be treated as such. All work should be turned in by the due date. If you need an extension,
please proactively reach out to me. When appropriate, I will provide you additional time to complete assignments. However, you
need to prepare a professional message stating why you need an extension and what assignment the extension is for.
Logging In Online
When you log into the course, you are expected to complete a series of actions before you begin studying:
1. Check for course announcements
2. Check for course inbox messages
3. Examine your grade
4. Review assignment deadlines
5. Begin working
Technical Support
Please contact the eLo technical support specialist with technology questions.
E-mail: christina_burken@ipsd.org
Phone: 630.375.3772
1:1 virtual chat: Located at www.eloconsortium.org

eLo instructors may expect students to

General Expectations
maintain a positive attitude
provide consistent effort in the course including developing a daily work routine
anticipate major assignments and submit assignments by the due dates
model proper technology netiquette including adhering to your individual schools acceptable usage policy
Course Communication Expectations
send direct messages to the instructor using the Canvas Learning Management System
take initiative to notify the instructor when extra support is needed
ensure the instructor is aware of planned vacations or reasons why you may become inactive in the course
inform the instructor or the technical support specialist technological questions
Course Environment Expectations
collaborate with and support his/her classmates
participate and engage in course discussions
think critically and practice sound decision-making
create and submit his/her own original work
Log-in a minimum of two days and five hours per week actively engaged in the course
*Please note, each instructor may have additional expectations for students.

eLo students may expect teachers to

General Expectations
maintain a positive attitude
interact with you in an encouraging tone including taking interest in getting to know you as a student
communicate with your parents your course progress
help you troubleshoot course navigational issues
offer more academic learning support when needed
Course Delivery Expectations
monitor your assignment submissions including providing authentic and timely feedback
respond to your individual messages within 48 hours
continually review your progress and assist in creating a plan should you perform below expectations
remind you of major upcoming assignments
communicate to you issues discovered such as broken links or other technical barriers
Course Design Expectations
create a welcoming learning environment
develop and maintain organized instructional modules containing best-practices in components of theory, lessons,
and assessment
incorporate and utilize 21st century technological learning tools

Research shows successful online learners are

computer literate
effective communicators
independent
motivated
organized
problem-solvers
Research shows successful online learners

collaborate with classmates on discussion boards

develop weekly work routines
plan ahead to meet course assignment deadlines
contact the instructor when extra support is needed
troubleshoot technical concerns and proactively communicate technical needs to the instructor or support specialist
What advice have former students offered for new eLo students?

Pay careful attention to assignment due dates.

Log into the course daily and develop a routine.

It is easier to work in chunks compared to everything at

once.

Dont be afraid to contact the teacher; they want to help.

Be proactive and dont procrastinate.

If you have a study hall, take advantage of the time.

Projected Course Outline
(Canvas will contain a course assignment calendar.)

First Semester
Intro to Accounting
Types of Businesses and Accounting Careers
Business Transactions and the Accounting Equation
Transactions that Affect Assets, Liabilities and Owners Equity
Transactions that Affect Revenues, Expenses and Withdrawals
Recording Transactions in a General Journal
Posting Journal Entries to General Ledger Accounts
The Six-Column Worksheet
Financial Statements for a Sole Proprietorship
Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Sole Proprietorship
Second Semester
Cash Control and Banking Activities
Payroll Accounting
Payroll Liabilities and Tax Records
Accounting for Sales and Cash Receipts
Accounting for Purchases and Cash Payments
Special Journals: Sales and Cash Receipts
Special Journals: Purchases and Cash Payments
Adjustments and the Ten-Column Worksheet
Financial Statements for a Corporation
Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Corporation
Accounting for Publicly Held Corporations