Accounting II

This Accounting II course provides students with the opportunity to acquire a more thorough, in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and financial decisions. Topics to be covered include:

• professional accounting framework and concepts
• departmentalized accounting
• accounting control systems
• general accounting adjustments
• corporation accounting
• management accounting
• cost accounting

Students completing this advanced accounting course with a B average or above and 90 percent attendance will receive articulated credit through North Central Missouri College.

Textbooks: Century 21 Accounting (6^th edition) and The Galleria (simulation)

Materials Needed: Textbook, notebook paper, folder, pencils/pens, and calculator

Evaluation Structure (Accounting I and II): Specific objectives will be given at the beginning of each unit. Students are expected to read each chapter assigned. A problem test will be given at the completion of each chapter. An objective and/or problem test will be given at the completion of each unit. Students will have vocabulary terms to learn and workbook pages to complete for each chapter. We will also complete case studies in class.

Business Technology

Course Rationale: This area of instruction provides content for employment in one of the largest major occupational groups, administrative support. Demand in this area will continue to expand as businesses utilize advanced office technology to increase their production efficiency and improve the quality of their products and services. This area of instruction benefits students by enhancing the software application skills and communication competencies needed by administrative support professionals.

Description

This course is designed for students to gain entry-level skills in computer applications, use of the 10-key electronic calculator, filing, business communications, business math, machine transcription, pre-employment preparation, and other valuable business skills.

The class is organized as a hands-on training class with individualized instruction, lecture, cooperative learning, and teacher demonstration.

Textbooks: Office Systems and Procedures (2^nd edition), Cortez Peters Championship Keyboarding Drills (3^rd edition), Electronic Office Machines (7^th edition), Business Skills Improvement Exercises (2^nd edition), Business Mathematics (2^nd edition), and Keyboarding Correspondence

Evaluation Structure: Grades will be determined using the grading scale below. Neatness, attention to detail, attendance, punctuality, and participation in class activities will be considered in determining the final grade. Students will be given the opportunity to earn 25 bonus points by participating in "Business Dress Day" on the first Wednesday of each month. Participation is optional.

Computer Applications

Course Rationale: This area of instruction provides content for knowledge and skills required in the technology-based workplace. The demand will continue to expand for students prepared with a knowledge of and skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, and telecommunication. This training is vital for students planning to enter the workforce or continue training for a career in business.

Description

This computer applications course is designed to help students prepare for entry-level employment in the field of computers and information services and/or to help them prepare for more advanced college computer courses.  Students will receive instruction in the field of information processing, which includes hands-on experience utilizing word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.  Students will be using a Windows XP platform and Office 2003 integrated software suite.

This class is articulated through North Central Missouri College in Trenton upon completion.  Students will also have the opportunity to receive up to six hours of dual credit (BT160 and BT260) from NCMC.

Textbooks: Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Concepts & Techniques; Computer Applications for Business

Evaluation Structure: Grades for this class are based on daily work, computer projects, skills tests, and written tests. Students' grades will be determined by dividing the number of points earned by the number of points possible. Other factors considered in determining the final grade are attendance, punctuality, work ethic, and class participation. These factors can make a difference if a student is on the borderline between, for instance, an A- and a B+. Due to the nature of the course, good attendance is essential for success in this class.

Multimedia/Web Design

Multimedia: Students will work with multimedia software to develop electronic presentations. They will learn how to manipulate text, art and graphics, photography, animation, audio, and video for presentations in various media formats. Software includes Microsoft PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker.

Web Design: This course deals with graphic applications and other Web authoring tools to design, edit, launch, and maintain Web sites and pages. Students will learn the basics of html and work with Microsoft FrontPage.

Supervised Business Experience (SBE)

Course Rationale: This area of instruction is designed to prepare students for employment. Employers are seeking individuals with good interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, good work ethics, appropriate business attire, and those able to assume responsibilities and work independently.

Description

This course is designed to prepare students for employment. Topics such as interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, the importance of having a good work ethic, appropriate business attire, and the importance of assuming responsibilities and being able to work independently will be covered.

The class is organized as a hands-on training class with individualized instruction, lecture, cooperative learning, and teacher demonstration.

Textbooks: Various textbooks will be used throughout the course.

Evaluation Structure: Grades will be determined using the grading scale below. Neatness, attention to detail, attendance, punctuality, and participation in class activities will be considered in determining the final grade. Students will be given the opportunity to earn 25 bonus points by participating in "Business Dress Day" on the first Wednesday of each month. Participation is optional.