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Five Day Lesson Plan Computerized Accounting Accounting Methods Spring 2000 By Kyle H. McDonald Computerized
Accounting Lesson Plan
– Day 1 Objectives: Students will: Understand basic structure of Glencoe Accounting: Electronic Learning Center Understand basic structure of Peachtree Accounting Understand and apply recording transactions in a computerized general journal Become familiar with Peachtree Accounting Program Materials Needed: Teacher: calculator, pen, pencil, chalk, chalkboard, eraser, overhead computer projector, computer, appropriate software (installed and necessary discs or network passwords), text, working papers, copies of Problem 6-4, attendance sheet, grade book, and seating chart. Student: pencil, textbook, work papers, notebook, accounting folder, and password(s). Procedure: 1. Attendance: (2 minutes)
¨Reference seating chart ¨Mark attendance sheet and/or mark attendance in database 2. Introduction to Glencoe Computerized Accounting: (40 minutes)
Topics¨Overview of computers in accounting – variety and styles. Broaden definitions of computer and explore electronic backbone of finance. ¨Overview of Glencoe Real-World Applications and Connections and Electronic Learning Center.
Chapter 6 – Recording Transactions in a General Journal Chapter 6 overview Business Tour – Ben & Jerry’s Key Terms Game Glossary Introduce computerized quizzes for future reference. Show Me/Let Me Try Accounting Cycle How Do I Record a Journal Entry? How Do I Analyze and Record Business Transactions in the General Journal?
¨Overview
of Peachtree Accounting Software
Log-in Procedures Chapter 6 – Recording Transactions in a General Journal Tutorial – How Do I Record a General Journal Entry in Peachtree
♦Introduce Problem 6-4 – Wilderness Company ♦Handout copy of problem Evaluation: What worked?______________________________________________________ What didn’t?_______________________________________________________ Was the time scheduled OK?__________________________________________ General comments.__________________________________________________ Accounting I Computerized
Accounting Lesson Plan
– Day 2 Objectives: Students will: Understand the Task menu in Peachtree Accounting Practice applying and recording transactions in a computerized general journal Be able to print a General Journal Report Materials Needed: Teacher: calculator, pen, pencil, chalk, chalkboard, eraser, overhead computer projector, computer, appropriate software (installed and necessary discs or network passwords), text, working papers, copies of Problem 6-8, attendance sheet, grade book, and seating chart. Student: pencil, textbook, work papers, Problem 6-4 handout, notebook, accounting folder, and password(s). Procedure: 1. Attendance: (2 minutes)
¨Reference seating chart ¨Mark attendance sheet and/or mark attendance in database 2. Review of Monday’s Lesson (10 minutes) ♦Briefly review both Educational Learning Center and Introduction to Peachtree Accounting ♦Have two or three students show class how to find quizzes, play the games, find the glossary, etc.
♦Print results and hand it 4. Student Demonstration of Problem on Overhead Computer (10 minutes) ♦Ask for volunteers 5. In-Class Work/Homework: (8 minutes) ♦Introduce Problem 6-8 (Showbiz Video) ♦Handout copies of Problem 6-8 Evaluation: What worked?______________________________________________________ What didn’t?_______________________________________________________ Was the time scheduled OK?__________________________________________ General comments.__________________________________________________ Accounting I Computerized
Accounting Lesson Plan
– Day 3 Objectives: Students will: Understand function and importance of source documents Be able to analyze source documents and create general journal entries from them Be able to analyze expenses and revenues from source documents Materials Needed: Teacher: calculator, pen, pencil, chalk, chalkboard, eraser, overhead computer projector, computer, appropriate software (installed and necessary discs or network passwords), text, working papers, copies of Chapter 6 Review, corrected Problem 6-4 homework, attendance sheet, grade book, and seating chart. Student: pencil, textbook, work papers, Problem 6-8 handout, notebook, accounting folder, and password(s). Procedure: 1. Attendance: (2 minutes)
¨Reference seating chart ¨Mark attendance sheet and/or mark attendance in database 2. Review: (10 minutes)
♦Hand back corrected Problem 6-4 homework ♦Problem 6-4 Correct Answers ♦Directions for Problem 6-8 3. In-Class Work (20 minutes)
♦Print out and hand in completed Problem 6-8
4. Student Demonstration of Problem 6-8 on Overhead Computer (10 minutes)
♦Select students who did not do problems on Tuesday
5. Homework: (8 minutes) ♦Handout Chapter 6 Review ♦Questions on Chapter 6 Review ♦Work to be done as homework or in class following day. The students have a choice of using the paper review and the computer review, or paper only. Evaluation: What worked?______________________________________________________ What didn’t?_______________________________________________________ Was the time scheduled OK?__________________________________________ General comments.__________________________________________________ Accounting I Computerized
Accounting Lesson Plan
– Day 4 Objectives: Students will: Be prepared for the exam tomorrow Materials Needed: Teacher: calculator, pen, pencil, chalk, chalkboard, eraser, overhead computer projector, computer, appropriate software (installed and necessary discs or network passwords), text, working papers, attendance sheet, grade book, and seating chart. Student: pencil, textbook, work papers, notebook, accounting folder, and password(s). Procedure: 1. Attendance: (2 minutes)
¨Reference seating chart ¨Mark attendance sheet and/or mark attendance in database 2. Review and Open Question Period on Chapter Material (20 minutes)
Topics Source documents Journalizing transactions Computerized journalizing Accounting terms Any other related topics requested by students 3. Students Work on Computer or Paper Review (28 minutes)
Evaluation: What worked?______________________________________________________ What didn’t?_______________________________________________________ Was the time scheduled OK?__________________________________________ General comments.__________________________________________________ Accounting I Computerized
Accounting Lesson Plan
– Day 5 Objectives: Students will: Take test Materials Needed: Teacher: calculator, pen, pencil, chalk, chalkboard, eraser, overhead computer projector, computer, appropriate software (installed and necessary discs or network passwords), text, working papers, attendance sheet, grade book, and seating chart. Student: pencil, textbook, work papers, notebook, accounting folder, and password(s). Procedure: 1. Attendance: (2 minutes)
¨Reference seating chart ¨Mark attendance sheet and/or mark attendance in database 2. Test: (48 minutes) ♦Hand out test ♦Open-book. May use book and completed problems (not completed Review) ♦Students can work on computers after they hand their tests in – if they’re quiet Evaluation: What worked?______________________________________________________ What didn’t?_______________________________________________________ Was the time scheduled OK?__________________________________________ General comments.__________________________________________________ |
