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Dr. ALLISON P. Moore
Welcome to the webpage of Dr. Allison P. Moore, Associate Professor of Accounting at Los Angeles Southwest College. I am a Certified Public Accountant and have practiced in public accounting firms, private companies and non-profit entities. I bring a wealth of experience to the discipline of Accounting and I am looking forward to sharing that experience with the students of Los Angeles Southwest College.
Contact Dr. Moore: mooreap@lasc.edu
This semester,spring 2012, I am teaching Accounting I, and Accounting II. The class times, syllabi, textbooks and other information that you will need are listed below each class. Additionally, I have provided links that I believe you will find helpful as you study accounting or as you consider accounting as a possible career choice. Click to see information about all LASC spring 2012 classes
This semester Accounting I and Accounting II classes will be taught in the hybrid format. In general, classes will meet only one day of the week.
Accounting I: Section 0601
Meeting Time & Location: Mon 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. TEC 270
Because this class is taught as a hybrid, we only meet one time per week in person. There is, however, a great deal of work that must be done independently.
Syllabus: Acct I spring 2012 Section 0601 Syllabus
Class Website: www.amelearning.com
Course Enrollment Key: 2012win1secONE
This key is required on the class website to register you into the proper section of the class. You only need to input it one time. It is best to cut and paste it in so that it is input accurately.
Required Textbook: Financial Accounting Principles, 2nd edition (N. Joffe, AME Learning) - the textbook, bundled especially for this class with all required materials, is available only in the Cougar Bookstore. The cost is approximately $250 but includes all of your materials for both Accounting I and Accounting II.
Access Code: You MUST have an access code get into the class website. You are required to submit all online assignments and homework assignments, as well as exams via the class website. There is an initial grace period for the first two weeks of class for submitting homework but after that no late homework will be accepted. Don’t ask. No exceptions. No late homework.
The package with the textbook and access code is available in the bookstore for approximately $250.00 (before tax). This textbook and access code are required for both Accounting I and II so be sure to keep both the text and the access code. I would also recommend that you complete the series as soon as possible to ensure that your access code remains valid and the textbook edition is not updated before you complete both Accounting I and Accounting II.
Temporary Access to the Class Website: The publisher of the textbook has granted the class temporary access to the website for 30 days to give you time to purchase your materials but to also stay current with the class. Here is the link that you use to register for temporary access:
You will create an account here http://ameelearning.com/login/signup2.php and check the box that says 'temporary account'.
Once you have received your books, including a unique pin number to log into the website for online material, you will need to just refresh your account and enter the personalized pin. The link to do so is http://ameelearning.com/login/renew.php . Should you forget to do so, after 30 days, these temporary pins will expire and you will be unenrolled.
Accounting I: Section 3611
Meeting Time & Location: Tues 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. TEC 270
Because this class is taught as a hybrid, we only meet in person one time per week. There is, however, a great deal of work that must be done independently.
Syllabus: Acct I spring 2012 Syllabus Section 3611 Syllabus
Class Website: www.amelearning.com
Course Enrollment Key: 2012win1secTWO
This key is required on the class website to register you into the proper section of the class. You only need to input it one time. It is best to cut and paste it in so that it is input accurately.
Required Textbook: Financial Accounting Principles, 2nd Edition (N. Joffe, AME Learning) - Financial Accounting Principles, 2nd edition (N. Joffe, AME Learning) - the textbook, bundled especially for this class with all required materials, is available only in the Cougar Bookstore. The cost is approximately $250 but includes all of your materials for both Accounting I and Accounting II.
Access Code: You MUST purchase the access code to get into the class website. You are required to submit all online assignments and homework assignments, as well as exams via the class website. There is an initial grace period for the first two weeks of class for submitting homework but after that no late homework will be accepted. Don’t ask. No exceptions. No late homework.
The package with the textbook and access code is available in the bookstore for approximately $250.00 (before tax). This textbook and access code are required for both Accounting I and II so be sure to keep both the text and the access code. I would also recommend that you complete the series as soon as possible to ensure that your access code remains valid and the textbook edition is not updated before you complete both Accounting I and Accounting II.
Temporary Access to the Class Website: The publisher of the textbook has granted the class temporary access to the website for 30 days to give you time to purchase your materials but to also stay current with the class. Here is the link that you use to register for temporary access:
You will create an account here http://ameelearning.com/login/signup2.php and check the box that says 'temporary account'.
Once you have received your books, including a unique pin number to log into the website for online material, you will need to just refresh your account and enter the personalized pin. The link to do so is http://ameelearning.com/login/renew.php . Should you forget to do so, after 30 days, these temporary pins will expire and you will be unenrolled.
ACCOUNTING II
Meeting Time & Location: Tues 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., TEC 270
Syllabus: Acct II spring 2012 Syllabus
Class Website: www.amelearning.com
Course Enrollment Key: lascacct2win2012
This key is required on the class website to register you into the proper section of the class. You only need to input it one time. It is best to cut and paste it in so that it is input accurately.
Required Textbook: Financial Accounting Principles, 2nd Edition and Managerial Accounting Principles, 2nd Edition (N. Joffe, AME Learning) - the textbooks, bundled especially for this class with all required materials, is available only in the Cougar Bookstore. The cost is approximately $250 but includes all of your materials for both Accounting I and Accounting II.
Access Code: You MUST purchase the access code to get into the class website. You are required to submit all online assignments and homework assignments, as well as exams via the class website. There is an initial grace period for the first two weeks of class for submitting homework but after that no late homework will be accepted. Don’t ask. No exceptions. No late homework.
If you took Accounting I and you already have your materials, the access code for this semester is found inside the fromt cover of the managerial text.
The package with the textbook and access code is available in the bookstore for approximately $250.00 (before tax). This textbook and access code are required for both Accounting I and II so be sure to keep both the text and the access code. I would also recommend that you complete the series as soon as possible to ensure that your access code remains valid and the textbook edition is not updated before you complete both Accounting I and Accounting II.
Temporary Access to the Class Website: The publisher of the textbook has granted the class temporary access to the website for 30 days to give you time to purchase your materials but to also stay current with the class. Here is the link that you use to register for temporary access:
You will create an account here http://ameelearning.com/login/signup2.php and check the box that says 'temporary account'.
Once you have received your books, including a unique pin number to log into the website for online material, you will need to just refresh your account and enter the personalized pin. The link to do so is http://ameelearning.com/login/renew.php . Should you forget to do so, after 30 days, these temporary pins will expire and you will be unenrolled.
Study Aids & Class Handouts
- Blank Working Papers
Blank working papers are an immense help as you complete your homework assignments. This link will open a file with the various forms you will need to complete the assignments, eliminating the need to create your own ledgers and journals or to purchase the forms. While the homework is submitted online, it is helpful to wrtie the solutions out before you input the answers. - How to Study Accounting: Accounting is a tough subject. There is no arguing that fact. But it can be conquered. I have put together a document on how to study accounting. Read it and pay attention to the tips and you will find that Accounting can be conquered: How to Study Accounting document
- The Accounting Cycle (doc)
- Adjusting Journal Entries (doc)
- The Closing Process (pdf)
- Fixed Assets (pdf)
- Calculating Double Declining Balance Depreciation
Accounting is no longer a green eye shade profession. There are many paths to success with a degree in accounting and I urge you to consider them. Accounting is the language of business and if you can speak the language, you can run the world.
Careers in the private accounting sector:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Controller
- Financial Analyst
Careers in the public accounting sector:
- Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Technology Consultant
- Business Consultant
Careers in governmental and non-profit accounting:
- FBI Agent
- Forensic Accountant
- Executive Director of a non-profit
Although many careers are listed under specific sectors business, there is a lot of crossover from sector to sector. For example, although the Chief Financial Officer is listed under the private sector, CFOs are needed in all areas of business.
Is there a future in the accounting industry? Read 2009 Trends in the Supply of Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public Accounting Recruits -
What is a Certified Public Accountant and what does that mean?
A CPA is an accountant who has satisfied the educational, experience and examination requirements of his or her jurisdiction necessary to be certified as a public accountant. CPAs audit financial statements of both publicly and privately held companies. They serve as consultants in many areas, including tax, accounting, and financial planning. They are well-respected strategic business advisors and decision makers. CPAs work for public accounting firms — small, medium and large; and for companies in business and industry. Their roles range from accountants to Controllers, to Chief Financial Officers and Chief Executive Officers for Fortune 500 companies, and advisors to small neighborhood businesses.
USEFUL LINKS ABOUT ACCOUNTING CAREERS:
The AICPA – The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients. In fulfilling its mission, the AICPA works with state CPA organizations and gives priority to those areas where public reliance on CPA skills is most significant. - www.startheregoplaces.com
California State Board of Accountancy – Created by statute in 1901, the California Board of Accountancy's legal mandate is to regulate the accounting profession for the public interest by establishing and maintaining entry standards of qualification and conduct within the accounting profession, primarily through its authority to license.
In California, the accounting profession's licensed practitioners are the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the Public Accountant (PA). The CBA currently regulates over 81,000 licensees, the largest group of licensed accounting professionals in the nation, including individuals, partnerships, and corporations. - www.dca.ca.gov/cba
California Society of CPAs – Certified public accountants are licensed by the state. In California, to earn the prestige associated with the CPA license, individuals are required to demonstrate their knowledge and competence by passing an exam, meeting high educational standards and completing a specified amount of general accounting experience. CalCPA is committed to providing resources to help you succeed and advance your career. - http://www.calcpa.org/Content/licensure.aspx