Instructor: |
Linda Whitten |
Phone: |
650 738-4372 |
Office
Location: |
Bldg 8 Room 8209A |
E-mail: |
whitten@smccd.edu |
Office
Hours: |
12:00-4:00 MW |
Website: |
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/whitten/index.html |
Class
Duration: |
online |
WebAccess |
https://smccd.mrooms.net/course/view.php?id=23792#section-0 |
ACTG 131, Managerial Accounting, CRN# 41827, 4 units, 8:10-10:00 Mon & Wed . Plus 1 lab hour per week by arrangement
Examination of accounting techniques for managers. Includes forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, break-even analysis, responsibility accounting and other practices which facilitate decision making in an ethical business environment. Transfer credit: UC: CSU.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
·
Identify appropriate managerial accounting tools to use in managerial
decision making.
·
Analyze and use managerial accounting reports to make business
decisions.
·
Identify and assess ethical corporate behavior.
Required:
· Students
must read the Wall Street Journal
since relevant articles will be discussed in class. If you wish to subscribe go to WSJ.com/studentoffer You will receive both
print and online versions for the same student price.WSJ will ask what school
you attend “Skyline College” and then who is your professor and you select
“Whitten” I often read mine on my iPad since they have a mobile app is also
included.
ASSIGNMENTS:
This course will require
at least 8 hours of preparation time per week.
Time management is essential. You cannot afford to fall behind in
assignments; catching up is extremely difficult. I do place deadlines on online
materials to help keep you on track. If you find that you cannot master the
material in this amount of time, go to the accounting lab immediately for help
on how to study more efficiently. Just doing your homework in the lab can be a
time saver in that you may ask questions when you are stuck. If you would like
to attend my traditional class it meets MW 8:10-10 in room 8211. You are always
welcome.
Narrated lectures are on Connect in “library” and I will add
additional ones or handouts on chapters where I think it might be useful. You
can find the narrated lectures in “Student Library”. Although only selected
exercises and problems have been assigned, you should work as many additional exercises
and problems as you can. Solutions for extra problems are on the instructor’s
website. The password is ACTG131
Although I am not grading your homework, it is very important that
you do the assignments. Connect will allow you to see the results of your work
with detailed solutions. Read each chapter and review the questions before
proceeding to the homework. If you feel uncertain about how to do an
assignment, you can look at the illustrations in the chapter and follow the
format, check solutions to problems not assigned, ask for help in the
accounting lab.
The
Accounting Lab David
Hall is the lab tutor.
Success in this accounting
course is dependent upon regular participation in forums on webaccess, and the
completion of assignments. Although you do not have any lab assignments, you are
welcome to use the accounting lab for working on assignments or getting
tutorial help whenever the lab is open.
The accounting lab contains
computers for your use. An accounting
tutor is available in the lab for tutorial help in both problems and computer
assignments. The Accounting lab is located in Room 8-209 and the phone number
is 738-4247 if you cannot come to the lab.
Lab hours are:
Monday-Thursday 8:00
am to noon
Monday-Thursday 4:00
pm to 6:30 pm
·
all beepers
and phones must be mute during instruction
·
no food
allowed in the lab
Your grade will be based on forum participation, quizzes, and Exams (Practice problems and homework are NOT part
of the grade).
Exam 1 |
30% |
Exam 2 |
30% |
Exam 3 |
30% |
Quizzes & Learnsmart& forums |
10% |
No makeup's will be given on exams. If you cannot work the exam during that time
period, you must make arrangements to take the exam BEFORE that date.
Quizzes and LearnSmart assignments
are on Connect and are part of your 10% grade. These assignments may be
completed after the suggested due date BUT
must be completed before the exam covering those chapters (ie. Chapters
1-5 must be completed by the close of Exam 1 covering Chapters 1-5).
Assignments completed after that date will not be counted toward your grade.
Please note that practice
problems and homework are NOT
included in the calculation of your grade. However, you will find working both
to be useful in mastering the material.
Academic integrity is expected of you at all times (go
to the Skyline College 2015-2016 Catalog pages 50-55 for a full description of
the code of conduct). Violation of
academic integrity rules will result in academic discipline at Skyline College.
The course grade will be based on a weighted numerical average and a final
letter grade for the course will be assigned using the standard 90-100 A, 80-89
B, etc.
This course is an online class.
You are expected to read the assignments, use the instructor’s website, Connect
site for your class, and participate in group forums on webaccess.
Withdrawal Policy. If you wish to withdraw, please go to Websmart and
observe the following deadlines:
RESOURCES:
If you qualify
for accommodations in this class, make sure the instructor gets a copy of your
letter from DSPS. If you do not have one, contact DSPS at 738-4280. If you need
any other help such as counseling or financial aid, contact the Student
Services One Stop Center in Bldg 5.
Tutors are
available in the Learning Center and in the Accounting Lab. Please take
advantage of this opportunity for help.
The San Mateo County Community College District is
committed to maintaining safe and caring college environments at Cañada
College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College. The District has established
policies and procedures regarding Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and
Assault. A District website has also been developed which provides you
with important information about sexual misconduct and sexual assault. http://smccd.edu/titleix/
To learn more
about these issues and how you can help prevent them, you are encouraged to
view the Not Anymore videos, which can be found on WebSMART under
the Student Services link. Click on Not Anymore Video
CONNECT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Go to the following web address and click on the “register now” button:
http://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-whitten-actg-131-omh-spring-2016
if you have any trouble with connect,
please contact customer support at http://mpss.mhhe.com
All
learnsmart and quizzes MUST be completed by the time the exam closes (ie.
Chapters 6-9 learnsmart and quizzes must be completed by the close of Exam 2
covering Chapters 6-9). Any work submitted after your instructor downloads the
exam will not count toward your grade. The only FIRM dates are the three exams.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS TO BE COMPLETED IN CONNECT (suggested dates)
1/24 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 1 due 11 pm
1/26 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 2 due 11 pm
2/2 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 3
due 11 pm
2/6 Connect:
Chapter 2 homework due
2/7 Connect:
Chapter 2 Quiz due
2/9 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 4
due 11 pm
2/13 Connect: Chapter 3 homework due
2/14 Connect:
Chapter 3 Quiz due
2/20 Connect:
Chapter 4 homework due 11 pm
2/21 Connect:
Chapter 4 Quiz due 11 pm
2/21 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 5 due 11 pm
2/27 Connect:
Chapter 5 homework due 11 pm
2/28 Connect:
Chapter 5 Quiz due 11 pm
Connect: Exam Chapters 1-5 open 7 am 2/26 & closes 11 pm 2/29
All assignments for chapters 1-5 must be
completed by 2/29
3/1 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 6 due 11 pm
3/12 Connect:
Chapter 6 homework due 11 pm
3/13 Connect:
Chapter 6 Quiz due 11 pm
3/13 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 7 due 11 pm
3/19 Connect:
Chapter 7 homework due 11 pm
3/20 Connect:
Chapter 7 Quiz due 11 pm
3/20 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 8 due 11 pm
3/26 Connect:
Chapter 8 homework due 11 pm
3/27 Connect:
Chapter 8 Quiz due 11 pm
3/27 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 9 due 11 pm
4/2 Connect:
Chapter 9 homework due 11 pm
4/3 Connect:
Chapter 9 Quiz due 11 pm
Connect: Exam Chapters 6-9 open 7 am on 4/2 &
closes 4/5 at 11 pm
All assignments for chapters 6-9 must be
completed by 4/5
4/5 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 10 due 11 pm
4/16 Connect:
Chapter 10 homework due 11 pm
4/17 Connect:
Chapter 10 Quiz due 11 pm
4/17 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 11 due 11 pm
4/23 Connect:
Chapter 11 homework due 11 pm
4/24 Connect:
Chapter 11 Quiz due 11 pm
4/24 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 12 due 11 pm
4/30 Connect:
Chapter 12 homework due 11 pm
5/1 Connect:
Chapter 12 Quiz due 11 pm
5/1 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 13 due 11 pm
5/7 Connect:
Chapter 13 homework due 11 pm
5/8 Connect:
Chapter 13 Quiz due 11 pm
5/14 Connect:
Chapter 13 Appendix C homework due 11 pm
5/15 Connect:
Chapter 13 Appendix C Quiz due 11 pm
5/19 Connect: SLOAC Quizzes
Connect: Exam Chapters 10-13 + Chapter
13 Appendix C
opens 5/19 at 7 am & closes 5/23 at
11 pm
all
assignments for chapters 10-13 + 13 Appendix C + SLOAC Quizzes must be
completed by 5/23