COURSE INFORMATION

Course Name: Computer Accounting

Course ID/Section: ACG2450C

Term/Year: SPRING 2022

Modality: Online

Length of Term: Full term

Credit Hours: 3 Hours

 

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor: Nelly Cintron-Lorenzo

Email:   ncintron@valenciacollege.edu

Phone: (407) 582-1483

Office Location: West Campus, Room 7-151

Virtual Office Hours:

Mondays to Thursdays 1:00 PM-3:00 PM 

Fridays 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Catalog Description

“Introduction to use of computers to process and organize accounting information. Includes analysis of transactions, data entry, and preparation and analysis of computer-generated financial statements and reports.” 

Prerequisites

ACG2021C Principles of Financial Accounting or APA1111C Basic Accounting

 

COURSE OUTCOMES

  Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Input financial data into a computerized accounting system to record general business transactions.
• Create financial statements for a business using computer software.
• Create and maintain inventory data including related reports.
• Record information regarding accounts receivable and accounts payable and generate related reports.
• Maintain records of fixed assets including related depreciation schedules.
• Utilize an employee payroll data system.

 

TEXTBOOK & REQUIRED MATERIALS

Required Textbook:

QuickBooks Desktop 2021: Comprehensive, Trisha Conlon, LABYRINTH LEARNING Spiral Bound with 5-month trial software and eLab license key.

Ebook ITEM: 1-64061-335-8                           ISBN-13: 978-1-64061-335-5

Print ITEM: 1-64061-334-X                           ISBN-13: 978-1-64061-334-8

http://www.lablearning.com/quickbooks-2021-comp-textbook.html

Required Materials:

• IMPORTANT: Accompanying FREE 5-Month trial QuickBooks Desktop software that is NOT compatible with Mac computer and eLab license key in your Labyrinth textbook. Due to the COVID-19 situation and shift to virtual/online learning, Valencia College is currently loaning laptops to students in need. You can request a laptop by completing the request form at https://valenciacollege.edu/laptop. This link will take you to the Atlas login screen, and then to the form. Laptops are distributed on a first come-first served basis, so if you are in need, request a laptop early!
• REQUIRED: Microsoft Excel. As a Valencia student, you have free access to Microsoft Word as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc. for personal use. You can learn more about accessing these applications in Atlas, on the "My Atlas" tab, right hand column, under "Microsoft Office for Personal Use."
• REQUIRED: Have access to a computer with Internet capabilities.
• REQUIRED: A 2GB removable USB or thumb drive to back up your QB files and move files from one location to another.
• REQUIRED: Accounting relies on precise and correct mathematical computations, so a basic hand-held calculator is a necessary tool for this class. Any calculator with basic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) will be sufficient.
• REQUIRED: Purchase your QuickBooks Certification exam voucher at the West Campus Bookstore and bring it to the final exam date with your Valencia ID. Important Note: Please, be aware that this arrangement will depend on the status of the Coronavirus health crisis. If the authorized Certiport testing centers remain closed by the final exam week, then you will take your final exam different to the QuickBooks Certification Exam from the comfort of your home and you won’t need to buy this voucher for the course.
• REQUIRED: All the course homework assignments are based on the use of QuickBooks Desktop 2021 software. For that reason, you will receive a free trial version of QuickBooks 2021 software with your textbook purchase that you will be able to load on your personal computer. For students’ convenience, QuickBooks software will be also loaded in the open Accounting Computer lab in room 144 at building 7 in Valencia College-West Campus.
• SUGGESTED: Get a 3-ring binder to organize all of the printouts.
• SUGGESTED: Click on this web link to access textbook learning resources http://labyrinthelab.com/lrc/

GRADING COMPOSITION:                                   

Your grade will be determined by a POINT SYSTEM. The POINTS you earn on ONE exam, quizzes, individual and/or group assignments, class participation, attendance and any additional project or cases assigned will be totaled and then divided by the total number of points possible in a grading period. The result will be a percentage grade semester. Details on these assignments will be given in class. Each exam will cover information given in the discussions, lectures, and active learning sessions. Final letter grades are assigned using the following scale based on total possible points:

Your grade will be determined by a POINT SYSTEM as follows (total 1,835 maximum points) Final letter grades are assigned using the following scale based on 1,835 possible points

Grading	Points	Scale (based on 1,835 points)	Percentage	Grade
Discussions  (2 x 10 points each)	20	1,643 – 1,835 points	90% – 100%	A
Chapters tests (10 x 40 points each) (1 x 45 points each) (1 x 50 points each)	495	1,459 – 1,642 points	80% – 89%	B
Concept Review Quizzes  (12 x 20 points each)	240	1,276 – 1,458 points	70% – 79%	C
Individual Homework Assignments: “Apply Your Skills” Assignments o   Ch.2..…30 points o   Ch.3......40 points o   Ch.4….130 points o   Ch.5…..60 points o   Ch.7A & B….80 & 70 points respectively o   Ch.8…..40 points o   Ch.9…..90 points o   Ch.10…40 points o   Ch11.....80 points o   Ch.13…100 points o   Ch.14….10 points	770	1,092 – 1,275 points        Below 1,091 points	60% – 69% Below 60%	D F
Ch. 5 Debit & Credit Rules Assignment (10 points)	10
Midterm QuickBooks Test or Project  (Chapters 1-5)	100
QuickBooks Unit 2 Test  (Chapters 7-11)	100
QuickBooks Certification Exam at an Authorized Certiport Testing Center (Final Exam) or a local Final Exam in eLab through CANVAS.	100
Total Possible Points	1,835
“Reinforce Your Skills” (Extra Credit Assignment) (12 x 1 point each)	12 Extra Credit
Syllabus Quiz (Extra-Credit)	4 Extra Credit
Chapter 5 Practice Review Quiz (Extra-credit)	5 Extra Credit
“Muddiest Point Feedback” (Extra-credit)	5 Extra Credit

**This scale includes adjustments made for the subjective nature of grading; rounding will be if .5 or > .5 next number; the cut-off is rigid. For example, if we have 600 total points, 537 points represent 90% A and 536 points is an 89% B.  * Extra Credit: I strongly suggest you do not miss out any opportunities to earn points because there are some extra-credit assignments throughout the semester. Every point counts!

 

EVALUATION:

You will get the grade you earn in this course. An “A” means excellent and a “C” is average. If you turn in average work you can expect an average grade. I do not give away grades.  

 

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:

• Go directly to VALENCIA web page at http://valenciacollege.edu/, where there is a “Quick Link” menu and click on “Online Course”.  Your Canvas username and login password are the same as your Atlas information.
• Under Course list click on “Computer Accounting-ACG2450C” and you will be brought to the course home page.
• On the left side of the screen you will see either icons or a menu. If you see icons, click on ║ (Expand Menu) to show the menu options. Click on the ║ (Minimize Menu) if you want to return to icons only.

• Course email is my preferred method of contact. If you are new to course email, you will want to view the tutorials on the course Communication Tools available through a special free course called Valencia 101.

• You may contact me if you need any course-related help or for technical support with Canvas system, contact Help desk at (407) 582-5600.
•  If you have questions, you may also choose to post them in the "ask your instructor" thread for my response, or solicit a peer's advice by posting a question or comment within the “cybercafé”.
• To go to the COURSE LEARNING UNITS CONTENT and activity, click on “LEARNING MODULES” under COURSE TOOLS (left menu).

 

GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION:

• Attendance and presence are required for this class. You are expected to log on a minimum of four (4) times per week (at any time during the week) and are expected to post a substantive contribution to the discussion with your thoughts and any questions on the material covered in each unit every week.
• Your participation in the discussion forum will count towards your participation grade (10 points worth each topic).
• Although I strongly suggest that all issues, questions, and problems be dealt with online, please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail or at my office regarding these issues at any time.
• Use good “netiquette,” such as:
  • Check the discussion frequently and respond appropriately and on subject.
  • Focus on one subject per message and use pertinent subject titles.
  • Capitalize words only to highlight a point or for titles—capitalizing otherwise is generally viewed as SHOUTING!
  • Be professional and careful with your online interaction.
  • Cite all quotes, references, and sources.
  • When posting a long message, it is generally considered courteous to warn readers at the beginning of the message that it is a lengthy post.
  • It is considered extremely rude to forward someone else’s messages without their permission, so always ask first.
  • It is fine to use humor, but use it carefully. The absence of face-to-face cues can cause humor to be misinterpreted as criticism or flaming (angry, antagonistic criticism). Feel free to use emoticons such as :) or ;) to let others know that you’re being humorous.

I hope we will be able to share our thoughts and experiences with one another in the form of an active and stimulating discussion!

 

COMMITMENT:

To be successful in accounting, the average student spends about 8-10 hours per week outside of class studying.

Accounting is learned by understanding the concepts involved and applying those concepts in practice problems. Thus to master this course, you need to

• Read the material
• Participate actively in the discussion forum of the course material
• Complete the assigned homework

A a result, this course uses a great textbook that provides hands-on, step-by-step instructions for easy learning with an abundance of exercises and projects to reinforce new concepts. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter as you progresses from entering simple transactions to using advanced QuickBooks features. For that reason, it is crucial to read and complete all the hand-on practices identified as "Develop Your Skills" exercises throughout the chapter using your textbook and the software of QuickBooks. Then, you will be able to master what you were reading about the Basic Concepts and procedures by completing "Reinforce Your Skills" and "Apply Your Skills" exercises using QuickBooks.

In another word, please follow these steps in every chapter:
1. Complete "Develop Your Skills" exercises- in the chapter while you are reading the lesson
2. Then, complete "Reinforce Your Skills" exercise - at the end of the chapter and submit your answer in eLab through CANVAS under MODULES for every chapter.
3. Finally, complete "Apply Your Skills" exercises - The final step and the one that you should be submitting.

COMPUTER/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Use of computers in the Business, IT, and Public Services classrooms at Valencia College is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to: Use of computer to send E-mail or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class; Use of computer for job, internship, homework or other activities not assigned in class; Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting. Computer Configurations should not be changed in any way.

 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT, TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS. NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES.

 For technical assistance with your course, contact the help-desk by:  

• Phone  407-582-5600  (24/7 Phone Support)
• Email onlinehelp@valenciacollege.edu (Response within 24 hours during weekdays)

You may also chat live with a support team member, submit a ticket with your issue or concern, or review our knowledge-base of resources.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

The course seeks to strengthen students skills applicable to Valencia’s Student Core Competencies: Think, Value, Communicate, and Act. In this course, through classroom lecture and discussions, group lab work, and other learning activities, you will further develop mastery of these core competencies.

The following Valencia Student Competencies will be reinforced throughout the entire course.

THINK - Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.

                        To think, what must you do?

• Analyze data, ideas, patterns, principles, and perspectives
• Employ the facts, formulas, and procedures of the disciplines
• Integrate ideas and values from different disciplines
• Draw well supported conclusions
• Revise conclusions consistently with new observations, interpretations, or reasons

How and where must you think?

• With curiosity and consistency
• individually and in groups

VALUE - Make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments

                        To value, what must you do?

• Recognize the values expressed in attitudes, choices, and commitments
• Distinguish among personal, ethical, aesthetic, cultural, and scientific values
• Employ values and standards of judgment from different disciplines
• Evaluate your own and others' values from individual, cultural, and global perspectives
• Articulate a considered and self determined set of values

How and where must you value?

• With empathy and fair-mindedness
• Individually and in groups

COMMUNICATE- To communicate, what must you do?

• Identify your own strengths and need for improvement as communicator
• Employ methods of communication appropriate to your audience and purpose
• Evaluate the effectiveness of your own and other's communication

How and where must you communicate?

• By speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Verbally, non‑verbally, and visually
• With honesty and civility

ACT - Act purposefully, respectfully, and responsibly

                        To act, what must you do?

• Apply disciplinary knowledge, skills, and values to educational and career goals
• Implement effective problem solving, decision-making, and goal setting strategies
• Act effectively and appropriately in various personal and professional settings
• Assess the effectiveness of personal behavior and choices
• Respond appropriately to changing circumstances

How and where must you act?

• With courage and perseverance
• Individually and in groups
• In your personal, professional, and community life

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Start Date: January 10, 2022

End Date: April 25, 2022

Withdrawal Deadline: March 25, 2022

College Closed: January 17, February 11, March 7-13, 2022

College Calendar: http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

No Show Policy

Class attendance is required for face-to-face classes beginning with the first class meeting. If you do not attend the first class meeting, you may be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” Class attendance is required for online classes; students who are not actively participating in an online class and/or do not submit the required attendance activity or assignment by the scheduled due date must be withdrawn by the instructor at the end of the first week as a "no show". If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a final grade of “WN” will appear on your transcript for the course.”

Withdrawal Policy

Per Valencia policy a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W. A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline.

A faculty member will withdraw a student up to the withdrawal deadline for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. After the withdrawal deadline, faculty will not withdraw a student and the student will receive the grade earned at the end of the course. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” If you do not intend to complete the course, you must withdraw yourself prior to the withdrawal date.

College Student Conduct Policy

Valencia is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but also to the development of responsible personal and social conduct. As a registered student, you assume the responsibility for conducting yourself in a manner that contributes positively to Valencia’s learning community and that does not impair, interfere with, or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes, and functions of the college as described in the Student Code of Conduct.

Academic Honesty

All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, acts or attempted acts of plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive.

All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the student's individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas, wording, or organization from another source, the source shall be appropriately acknowledged. If a student is caught submitting plagiarized work a first offense will result in a zero score on the assignment, a second offense will result a class grade of F.

Students with Disabilities

Valencia is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and services are accessible to students with disabilities. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) determines reasonable and appropriate accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities based upon the need and impact of the specific disability.

Any student requiring course accommodations due to physical, emotional or learning disability must contact the instructor and provide a Notification to Instructor form by the end of the second week of class. To obtain a letter of accommodation, contact OSD at 407-582-2229.

Student Assistance Program & Online Student Services:

Valencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.  For more details, please refer to the following website: http://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/studentservices/baycarestudentassistanceservices/

Academic Resources

• Note to International Students (F-1 or J-1 Visa)

Please be advised that withdrawal from this course due to attendance may result in the termination of your visa status if you fall below the full-time enrollment requirement of 12 credit hours. Contact Valencia’s International Student Services Office for more information.

• Statement of Support for Students with Food/Housing/Financial Needs

Any student who has difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect his or her performance in the course, is urged to meet with a Counselor in the Advising Center for information about resources that may be available from the college or community.

We want you to stay connected to the latest academic resources we have available for you during this transitional time.

• Online Tutoring Services: In response to COVID-19, Valencia’s tutoring services have moved online and are now being offered for accounting & economics, computer programming, math, EAP and foreign languages, science, writing, and more!  To get started, visit https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/c.php?g=1014597&p=7348794 and self-enroll in the tutoring courses in Canvas.  This is where you will access the links to live tutoring (via Zoom), as well as the schedule of tutors, times, services, and additional topics through Smarthinking. 
• Quick Start Library Guide: Use this handy guide to learn about and gain access to all the library resources from home or “on the go”. Please, refer to the following website http://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/quickstartlibraryguide to get started!
• Keep Learning: Visit https://valenciacollege.edu/students/online/keep-learning/ if you are still unable to find what you are looking for, please visit our Keep Learning webpage to get information on a wide range of resources and online learning tips.

Below are the online resources and services available for students this term:

Academic Resources

West Campus Bookstore:

Campus Store will be open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Campus store window pick-up will be available Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Downtown Campus
The Campus Store at the Downtown Campus is owned and operated by Barnes & Noble and will continue to operate online for the Fall 2021 term. Visit the Campus Store website for the Downtown Campus for more information and to order online.

Other Campuses
Valencia Campus Stores will be closed during the Fall 2021 term. Visit the Valencia Campus Store website for more information and online ordering.

Customer Service
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
407-299-5000, extension 5310
onlineorder@valenciacollege.edu

Learning Support Services provides students with academic support through distance tutoring, face to face tutoring at the campuses, writing consultations, library services, and resources. Tutoring is offered in most academic disciplines including math, science, foreign languages, English for academic purposes (EAP), computer programming and writing assistance for any course.  Assistance with library research can be accessed online through Atlas or the tutoring LibGuide.  For more information on how to access tutoring and library research assistance, please visit the college-wide Learning Support Services LibGuide at: www.valenciacollege.edu/tutoring 

Please note: Brainfuse is our new 24/7 online tutoring and learning hub, which is available to all of Valencia’s students.  This service is best used as a back-up to Valencia’s Distance Tutoring service, not as a replacement.  Brainfuse is accessible through Canvas or by visiting www.valenciacollege.edu/tutoring 

Enrollment services:

• Call: 407-582-1507
• Email: enrollment@valenciacollege.edu
• Hours
• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Academic Advising:

• Call: 407-582-1507
• Email: advising@valenciacollege.edu
• Visit https://valenciacollege.edu/students/student-services/support.php for links and information on how to get connected to each of the following:
• Virtual Answer Center or Virtual Advising Center (online Zoom access):
• Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Fridays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Virtual Answer Center Only–Saturdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
• Make an appointment (in person):
• Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM,
• Fridays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (East, West, and OSC only),
• Fridays–Virtual Only (DTC, LNC, WP, PNC).

Counseling Services:

• Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Financial Aid:

• Contact FinAidOffice@valenciacollege.edu for their financial aid questions, as well as for potential assistance with financial support.

Distance Tutoring & Technology Support at Valencia:

 

You can easily access Valencia’s free distance tutoring and tech support from a computer, laptop or mobile device.

• Distance tutoring services are provided fully online via Zoom.   Through this service, you will receive real-time assistance via a Valencia tutor.  Online tutoring is offered in mathematics, sciences, accounting & economics, computer programming, EAP and foreign languages, and writing.
• Online Learning Technology Support services are also available. Students can receive assistance with navigating: Canvas, OneDrive, Zoom, YouTube, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).  Support is also provided for video editing (via iMovie and MovieMaker) and converting documents from a Mac to PC.  Tech support is available live (on-demand) via Zoom, by appointment, or via email.   Students are encouraged to use the 24/7 Canvas Help located inside Canvas by clicking on the “Help” icon.

To get started using the Distance Tutoring and Learning Technology Support services, please visit www.valenciacollege.edu/tutoring.  Through this site, you can view the schedule of tutors/tech support assistants, find available times, learn more about the services, and access a collection of supplemental resources that are available 24/7.

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday: 8 am – 10 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 7 pm

 

COLLEGE LINKS

College Catalog

Valencia Policy Manual

Student Handbook

Microsoft Office Instructions for free software

Course Support: onsite, online tutoring, writing help, etc.

COURSE POLICIES

1. The student will benefit from learning accounting concepts by applying Internet-based skills to this course using Canvas, Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Desktop 2021. It is highly recommended to use Mozilla Firefox as a browser while you are working on your assignments in Canvas.

2. COURSE SCHEDULE:

It is crucial to review the CALENDAR available in the COURSE TOOLS Menu to plan ahead and manage effectively your time. There is a detailed Homework and Exams Schedule available at the "START HERE" folder found in the Homepage of this course.

2. WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

• Please become familiar with Valencia’s withdrawal policy. It is your responsibility to properly withdraw from class before the withdrawal deadline in a timely manner. Students who do not withdrawal will be held responsible for all work missed, including the final. Any work which is not completed by the appropriate deadline will receive a zero.

 4.  QUIZZES AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT POLICY:  

a. You must get registered in eLab by following the Login Instructions available at the START HERE-Course Orientation module in CANVAS.

b. There are unlimited attempts allowed for each question in your “reinforce your skills” homework assignments through eLab system.

c. You have around 20 minutes to complete the syllabus quiz in Canvas for extra-credit and it has been properly identified in the tentative calendar. In addition, you have the opportunity to earn extra-credit after reading each chapter. In summary, extra-credit will be available throughout the semester at my discretion.

d. Every homework assignment (e.g. reinforce and apply your skills) and assessment (e.g. concept review quizzes, chapters tests, midterm, etc.) must be completed by the DUE date. They will not be accepted late.

e. Assignments must be submitted via the e-Lab through Canvas. Each chapter’s homework has a due date as posted in the calendar and in “e- Lab” system.

5. QUICKBOOKS CERTIFICATION EXAM (FINAL EXAM) POLICY:

**Important Note: Please, be aware that this arrangement below will depend on the status of the Coronavirus health crisis. If the authorized Certiport testing centers remain closed by the final exam week, then you will take your final exam different to the QuickBooks Certification Exam from the comfort of your home.

In another words, if the Certiport testing centers are open to the public, then you will be able to take your QuickBooks Certification Exam (final exam) at the West Campus Assessment Testing Center or at the New Horizons-Orlando Testing Center. If not, you will take a local final exam in Canvas from the comfort of your home depending on the status of the pandemic caused by the Coronavirus.

The QuickBooks (QB) Desktop 2021 Certification exam is your final exam in this course. Depending on the status of testing centers opening due to the COVID-19, this could be proctored at Assessment Testing Center in Valencia College, West Campus or at New Horizons-Orlando Testing Center located in 1221 Lee Rd., Orlando Florida 32810 from Monday, Nov.29, 2021  at 8:00 AM to Tuesday, December 07, 2021  before 3:00 PM at any time during their business hours.  For that reason, you MUST schedule your appointment for proctoring services in order to take your Intuit QuickBooks Desktop 2021 Certification Exam. In this semester, you will have the opportunity to select ONLY ONE of the following two options:

• First Option: Register online with the West Campus Assessment Center located at SSB building by using the following link for their appointments. A proctoring fee for the testing appointment may be charged online during this semester. You should purchase the voucher for your QuickBooks Certification Exam in our West Campus Bookstore at the end of the semester, and then make your appointment online by clicking on the link https://www.registerblast.com/valenciacollege-west/Exam/List and select the following:
• Second Option: If you decide to take your QB Certification Exam in New Horizons-Orlando, then you need to contact them directly at (407) 210-4200 and make your appointment. However, there is a required $15 cash-proctoring fee at New Horizons-Orlando Testing Center. Then, you must request a receipt for your 2020 income taxes. The New Horizons - Orlando is an authorized Certiport Testing Center located at 1221 Lee Rd., Orlando Florida 32810 (see Directions). They usually open at 10:00AM on Mondays and close at 5:00 PM. However, they open at 8:00 AM from Tuesdays to Fridays and close at 5:00 PM. For that reason, please set up your testing appointment in a timely manner and please do not wait until the last minute because if you failed the first time, then you must wait one day (24 hours) before you try to retake the exam again.

It is required that you purchase your QuickBooks Certification exam voucher (the voucher cost of $140 approx., which includes access code to your QB certification exam, retake test if it is needed and three practice tests in GMetrix System) at the West Campus Bookstore and bring it to the Testing Center with you on your scheduled final exam date. Your Financial Aid Funds may cover this cost because this Certification Exam is required in the course.

It is crucial that you take unlimited practice tests provided in Canvas under “QB Practice Review” for your convenience.

In addition, it is crucial that you take the three (3) practice tests offered in the G-Metrix system with the purchase of your QuickBooks Certification exam voucher. You can take these practice tests online from your home (e.g., Additional detailed instructions will be provided to you by email). Definitely, these practice tests will help you to practice the required skills and feel more confident for your QB certification exam. You must answer 50 questions such as multiple choices, simulations and ordering/matching questions in 50 minutes. For that reason, it is imperative that you practice and practice prior taking your exam.

Proctor fee (testing center fee) applies when you take the exam so make sure to ask how much they will charge. (The testing center may charge around $15-$20 per exam.)

“Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide me a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the semester in order to request special accommodation with Certiport for the Intuit QuickBooks User Certification Exam. For more details, please refer to the following link: http://www.certiport.com/PORTAL/desktopdefault.aspx?page=common/pagelibrary/Disabilities.htm  if you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me immediately.  Please, remember to bring your VALENCIA ID CARD with you to the testing center.

The QB Certification exam (final exam) of this course enabled by Certiport will be timed (50 minutes for 50 questions that includes multiple choices, simulations, and ordering questions) and will only allow ONE-ATTEMPT. Once you enter the exam, you must complete it because you are allow to ONE-ENTRY.

• If you pass it, you will have the great opportunity to become an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) and receive 100 points in the final exam.
• If you did not pass it, then you can retake it after 24 hours but before Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM. In another words, you can retake the QB Certification exam the next day after you failed the first test. However, you cannot retake it after Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM in order to be considered for this course grading purpose.
• If you did not pass both exams, then this indicates that you did not pass the final exam (50 points). However, it does not mean that you fail in the course since I consider all the points accumulated in the calculation of your final grade.

*Important Note: I reserve the right to modify the schedule, flexibility is a must.

**Failure to take the QB Certification exam will result in zero point in your final exam. **

6. EXTRA-POINTS ASSIGNMENT POLICY:

We will be doing many assignments to practice. Extra-points individual or teamwork assignments/case studies could be or not announced prior the date that is assigned online.

 

HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS:

This is an intense course. We will cover one chapter per week. In order to succeed in this class it is important that you follow these suggested guidelines:

• Read the syllabus and make note of important dates for assignments and exams on the class schedule. Please, be aware that I do not accept late work. Any work turned in late will receive a grade of zero.
• Read and complete all the hand-on practices identified as "Develop Your Skills" exercises throughout the chapter using your textbook and the software of QuickBooks. Then, you will be able to master what you were reading about the Basic Concepts and procedures by completing "Reinforce Your Skills" and "Apply Your Skills" exercises using QuickBooks.
• Read and complete all the hand-on practices throughout each chapter BEFORE taking the quiz.
• Listen to the online short tutorials or videos provided in Canvas under Modules and review the lecture notes.
• Spend time drilling down into the software. The exam requires that you know QuickBooks beyond the textbook explanations.
• If you want to pass the Certification, you must go beyond the minimum course requirements.
• Complete all homework problems assigned in a timely manner. Do not miss any of the end of chapter assignments since they will build on one another. Your success is dependent on completing all readings, homework, and exams.
• Practice good time management. In other words, don’t procrastinate. Allow yourself ample time to complete assignments so in the event you have trouble or need my help, you will have time to arrange this.
• Engage to form study groups.
• Make good use of the class resources (e.g. lab time, online content, tutoring online and in person and my virtual office hours).
• You should be spending approximately 10 - 12 hours per week to the time commitment. In order to succeed, this should be your minimum commitment to this course.

 

Third Party Software & FERPA Policy

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SUGGESTIONS:  A METHOD OF STUDY

No one can adequately prepare for a journey without first consulting road maps and travel guides.  In the same way, no one can prepare for a textbook without first pre-reading the material.  The following is a method of study: 

1. Examine the outside references of a textbook. The title tells you what the text is about, and the blurb on a book gives your more of a synopsis of the material. 
2. Scan over the index in the back of a book. The topics with the most references expose an author’s biases.  It shows the priority of concerns to the author. 
3. Read the author’s preface. This section reveals the author’s philosophy in presenting the course material.  You will understand his/her objective with the current book. 
4. The Table of context shows the structure the author is using to achieve his/her objective. A well-prepared table of context also supplies the major topics of the text.  These topics provide reference points on the road to mastering the text. 
5. Use the subtopics revealed in each chapter. These subtopics are usually presented as Chapter Objectives, Chapter Summaries, Section Headings (usually in bold face fonts), and questions at the end of each chapter.
6. Turn each subtopic into a question by using the words: who, what, where, when, why and how.
7. With a highlighter in hand, read through the text searching for the answer to this question. When the answer is discovered, highlight the answer and move on to your next question. 
8. After completing the chapter, close the book and trying writing out the answers to your questions. This becomes your first test on the material.  When finished, compare your answers to the highlighted answers in the text.  Correct any errors made.  Then turn your paper over and retake the questions answered incorrectly. 
9. For each question, try to find the key word or phrase in the answer. This key word or phrase can be used in your notebook and index cards for a quick review of the material. 

 For further instructions on reading different types of books / textbooks please refer to “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer Adler. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Changes to the course calendar may be made at the discretion of the professor, and students will be notified of any changes in class and/or via the Canvas Inbox conversations tool.