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2. Welcome Welcome to Payroll Accounting Professor Blix

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4. Title: Payroll Accounting, 2012 Edition Author(s): Bieg, Bernard J. and Toland, Judith A. ISBN-13: 978-1-111-97099 ISBN-10: 1-111-97099

5. Course Points AssessmentsNumberPoints eachTotal Points Discussions 8 20160 Assignments 640 240 Seminar/Alternate Assignment 8 15120 Professional Development Activity 110 Quiz620120 Continuing Project 4141 10 50 90 Final Project 6 35 210 Writing Assignment TOTAL POINTS 150 1000 GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE EVALUATION

6. Discussion Requirements The discussion requirements for this course are: A minimum of three posts per discussion question; one initial response (at least 100 words) and two replies to your classmates. Posting on a minimum of three different days, for example: Wednesday, Friday, and Monday. The first post must be made by Saturday, and of course, sooner is better. This gives everyone a greater opportunity to be part of the two-way discussion so important for our classroom experience. Be an active part of the learning process by posting throughout the week.

7. Due Dates & Late Policy All assignments and discussion posting are due Tuesday 11:59 pm ET If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing projects, quizzes, seminars or participating in the class, please contact me. Late policy without Extenuating Circumstances: · Up to one week (1-7 calendar days) late 20% deduction in points. · After one week (8-14 calendar days) late 30% deduction in points. · No work will be accepted more than two (2) weeks after the due date. · Late work must be submitted prior to the last day of the course. · Final projects will not be accepted after the due date established in the course. In order for you to make up a quiz, exam or discussion thread, you must contact me by email at least one day prior to the day you want to make up the work Examples of extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to: personal/family member hospitalization, death in the family, weather/environmental evacuation due to fire/hurricane, or active military assignment where internet connectivity is unavailable for a limited time period. Computer-related issues and internet connectivity issues are not considered extenuating circumstances.

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9. Grading Timetable POLICY - All course projects submitted on time will be graded within five days of their due date (the Sunday of the following unit). Late work will be graded within five days of the submission date. Discussion board grades will be updated each week no later than Sunday of the week following the Unit’s completion. I usually grade assignments when submitted and discussion questions the following day.

10. Discussion Board Participation Rubric Quality (12 points available): Questions answered completely, Posts on topic and demonstrated analysis, Original post at least 100 words: 12/12 Participation Guidelines (9 points available): Initial post no later than Saturday midnight: 2/2 Posts made on at least three days: 3/3 At least two responses to classmates: 4/4 Clarity and Organization of Writing (6 points available): Posts were organized, No spelling or grammatical errors, References were used and cited properly: 6/6 Professional & Netiquette (3 points available): Respectful, Appropriate, Professional use of abbreviations and acronyms: 3/3 TOTAL POINTS EARNED: 30/30 points possible Quality: 40% Participation:30% Clarity & Org.: 20% Prof. & Net.: 10%

11. Assignment grading Rubric Content, Focus, Use of Text/Research – 50% – Response successfully answers the assignment question(s); thoroughly uses the text and other literature. Analysis and Critical Thinking – 30% – Response exhibits strong higher-order critical thinking and analysis (e.g., evaluation). Writing Style, Grammar, APA Format (when assigned) – 20% – Sentences are clear, concise, and direct; tone is appropriate. Grammatical skills are strong with almost no errors per page. Correct use of APA format when assigned.

12. Assignment Unit three – read assignment directions closely. Complete the exercises listed below. These exercises are for practice only and will help you to better understand payroll accounting. You can access templates for any problem in this course by visiting the textbook companion website (link accessible under Extra! Extra!). Do not submit your answers to the instructor. You can find the following exercises under "Practical Problems A" at the end of Chapter 2: Practical Problem 2-1A (pg 2-31) Practical Problem 2-3A (pg 2-31) Practical Problem 2-4A (pg 2-32) Practical Problem 2-7A (pg 2-32) Practical Problem 2-18A (pg 2-35) Complete the Project Complete Practical Problem 2-2A in Payroll Accounting (page 2-31). You must use the fill-in-the blank template worksheet that is provided for you. Click the Spreadsheet icon below to download. You are required to utilize this template to complete your project.

13. Seminars If you miss a seminar, you can make up the points by completing an extra assignment or quiz.

14. Quiz Answers Available in the grade book at 12 midnight at the end of the unit week

15. How to reach me By E-mail By phone 239 -898-5586 Phone number is listed in syllabus Remember in live in Florida, EST