ACC 246 – INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

• NAME: Barbara Wagers
• EMAIL: wagersb@midlandstech.edu
• PHONE NUMBER: 822-3606
• OFFICE HOURS: Mrs. Wagers office hours can be found at Wagers Schedule

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course includes the use of pre-designed integrated accounting software for accounting problems. (Peachtree 2008 is the software taught in this course, and it comes with the course textbook.)

SHOULD YOU CONSIDER TAKING THIS COURSE? MAYBE!! ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:

• Do you consider yourself to already be "computer-comfortable?" This course is meant for students who enjoy working with computers, feel comfortable with them, and are not intimidated by computers at all!

• Are you comfortable using the Internet?

• Do you have a reliable computer with reliable Internet access?

• Do you have a GPA of at least 3.0? Students with higher GPA's are more likely to succeed in this internet class.

• Are you highly motivated?

• Are you very SELF-DISCIPLINED and NOT a procrastinator? If you tend to put things off and need an instructor to "prod" you a little, then this Internet class is NOT the place for you!! Take this course in the classroom instead!

• Is this your first time taking this course? If you have taken this course before and not been successful in it, then the Internet approach is NOT recommended for you.

If you answer "yes" to all of these questions, this course may be a good choice for you!!

ORIENTATION INFORMATION: Orientation is MANDATORY - do not miss it or you cannot take the course!! Orientation will be 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Thursday, January 7^th (spring semester) in Saluda Hall room 121 on the Airport Campus. Orientation is MANDATORY - be sure that you are there or you cannot take the course!! If you do not attend orientation, I will record you as a “NO-SHOW” for the course.

I will take your picture at orientation – so be ready to smile!

GRADE COMPUTATION: Your grade is determined by homework, Peachtree projects, and two tests. These two tests will be given on two designated Saturdays (or sometimes Friday nights – this will be specified at orientation) on the Airport campus, room Congaree 117 or Saluda Hall 121 (this will also be specified at orientation.)

TEXTBOOK: The textbook for this course is "Computerized Accounting with Peachtree 2008" published by EMC Paradigm. It can be purchased from the MTC bookstore.

ACCESSING THIS COURSE: Desire 2 Learn is the college’s online learning management system.

· Registered students are automatically enrolled, and have access to all courses 4 days prior to the start of the semester.

· Students access Desire 2 Learn at https://elearn.midlandstech.edu with the same username and password they use for MTC Online.

· Online Resources (help): MTC Online Learning

· Microsoft 2007 Compatibility Reader – Free Download

NEW ONLINE STUDENTS: All new online students are required to take the READI assessment and to complete a Browser Check.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Learn more about accessibility and resources at Counseling and Career Services' Disability Services webpage.