Master Syllabus AC1203, Accounting I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
A beginning course in accounting which introduces the theoretical aspects of financial accounting and their application from the basic concept of a transaction, through financial statements.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The mission of the accounting program at Seward County Community College is to prepare students in the accounting discipline for occupational careers, transfer programs, continuing education, personal needs and/or other related business careers.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  1. The student should be able to analyze a business transaction and record it properly in a journal and ledger.
  2. Additionally the student should be able to work through the entire accounting cycle.
  3. The student should also be able to prepare financial statements, cost inventories, figure cost of goods sold, calculate depreciation, identify and record short term liabilities all in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the latest statements of position and pronouncements from the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Course Outline
  1. Introduction to Business, Accounting and Business
  2. Analyzing Transactions
  3. The Adjusting Process
  4. Completing the Accounting Cycle
  5. Accounting for Merchandising Businesses
  6. Inventories
  7. Internal Control and Cash
  8. Receivables
  9. Long-Term Assts: Fixed & Intangible
  10. Current Liabilities and Payroll
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Problem-solving
  3. Computer (Excel)
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Multi-media software
  3. Internet
Methods of Assessment

Methods of assessing the SCCC instructional outcomes 1, 4, 5, 6, & 9, general course outcomes, and the specific course competencies include exams, assigned homework problems, computer assignments and class participation.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.

SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.

If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.

To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.

SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.

Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: ACC1010