PROJECT

create a course map. Your course mapping project will essentially be the most important accounting concepts covered. Your map can be presented in whatever manner you feel is best. Your project should include:

Creativity

Conceptual Understanding

Clarity of the map

Please feel free to also use images, words, formulas or diagrams in your concept map

Here are the criteria to fulfill for a successful course map:

Creativity/Composition Utilize the different Microsoft tools for creating a good composition and presentation

Accuracy of Observation and Perspective Explanation of each concept, definition, interpretation (what does it mean), and application (how does it apply to a business in the way that an organization is affected by the concept).

Clarity/Craftsmanship Careful placement of each concept and visualization of how one concept works with another (example accounting cycle)

Value and Contrast using a variety of colors and examples to properly explain how a concept is used in accounting and how it important it is in business.

Please see sample images of concept maps on the internet and choose a format of your choice.

Here are the concepts:

1. The balance sheet.
2. The trial balance and preparation of financial statements.
3. Preparing the trial balance.(step 4 of the accounting cycle)
4. The worksheet.(step 5 of the accounting cycle)
5. Closing entries.(step 8 of the accounting cycle)
6. The bank reconciliation process.
7. Preparing a payroll register and maintaining an employee earnings record.
8. Journalizing transactions for a perpetual inventory system.
9. Purchases and cash payments in a perpetual inventory system.
10. Cash payments transactions and schedules of accounts payable.