This course has an Enrollment Confirmation Assignment that is due by 11:55 p.m. Central Standard Time on the FIRST Wednesday night of classes.  

Complete the Enrollment Confirmation Assignment. (It is a QUIZ and profile update) Instructions for this assignment are located on the Resources and Materials page of our course.  This assignment is due by 11:55 p.m. the first Wednesday night of our class.  Failure to complete the assignment by this deadline will result in your removal from the course for non-participation. 

Wild, and Shaw. Fundamental Accounting Principles. 24th ed., United States:  McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2019. Packaged with Connect.

Connect is an online environment developed through the publisher with interactive exercises that correspond with the book. Access is required because homework is due through the Connect webpage.

There are two options available to purchase this textbook. Option 1 = Etext through Connect Access; Option 2 = Looseleaf Textbook and Connect Access : 

There are two options available to purchase this textbook. Option 1= Looseleaf Textbook and Connect Access or Option 2 = e-book only through Connect Access;

Option 1) Loose leaf copy of the textbook, and Connect ISBN 13: 9781260260724

     The physical copy is not required but it is strongly recommended that the student has a copy.  It is strongly recommended for you to buy the text as it will help you to have the textbook in front of you when learning the material. This book will be used for both AC201 and AC202 and can certainly be purchased via amazon or ebay as well as the college bookstore.  Also, once a student purchases an access code and registers for a course, there are three places on the Connect website where the looseleaf version of the textbook can be purchased: 

1) Looseleaf text purchase option from course home page.

2) Looseleaf text purchase option from library tab.

3) Looseleaf text purchase option from inside the eBook.

Option 2) eBook and Connect ISBN 13: 9781260158526

Once a student purchases an access code and registers for a course, they can purchase the loose-leaf from the Connect Course homepage.

The course Connect address is: 

https://connect.mheducation.com/class/a-boulware-ac201-fall-2019

There is a two week free trial with Connect so you can do the course work on day one of the class. After the two week free trial, you are required to have purchased the Connect access.

Access to Connect is required for this course

Connect is an online product used in conjunction with the textbook. The homework assignments and exams will be taken on the Connect website.

Here is what you need for Connect:

1. Connect Access Code (this confirms payment for the product). Be careful when buying to make sure you are getting a new or unused code. You can buy it from
   1. Publishers website with credit card (least expensive)
   2. CMU bookstore with book voucher or credit card
2. Web address for the instructor's course. This will be supplied to you on the first day of the class.

You will click on the instructor provided web link, prove payment and register for the course.

Introduction to the business approach to accounting systems with emphasis on a) the role of accounting in starting, establishing, and operating a business, b) the accounting cycle, and c) merchandising operations. Practical applications of math, communication, and skills used in business will be integrated. Prerequisite: MA103, MA1031, or ACT Math subscore >  OR  equal to 22.