SPRING 2017
Syllabus – ACTG 131 OMH
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Instructor: |
Linda Whitten |
Phone: |
650 738-4372 |
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Office
Location: |
Bldg 8 Room 8209A |
E-mail: |
whitten@smccd.edu |
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Office
Hours: |
12:15-4:15 MW |
Website: |
http://accounts.smccd.edu/whitten/index.html |
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Class
Duration: |
online |
Webaccess: |
https://smccd.mrooms.net/course/view.php?id=29657 |
PREREQUISITE & RECOMMENDATIONS:
Prerequisite: ACTG 121 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Recommended: either BUS 120 or MATH 241or equivalent, BCM 225 or equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
ACTG 131, Managerial Accounting, CRN# 41827, 4 units, completely online.
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:
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Identify appropriate managerial accounting tools to use in managerial
decision making.
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Analyze and use managerial accounting reports to make business
decisions.
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Identify and assess ethical corporate behavior.
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS:
Required:
- The text package at the
bookstore which includes the Garrison, Noreen and Brewer Managerial Accounting 15th
Ed Chapters 1-13 + connect plus
(connect access card + the e-book).
- Any American (no
foreign) version of Managerial
Accounting 15th ed by Garrison, Noreen and Brewer +
purchase of an access card for connect
(go to the connect site for your class to purchase)
- Connect Plus from McGraw-Hill. Includes access to
connect and the e-book for one semester (go to the connect site for this
class for purchase)
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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 ÒSkyline CollegeÓ and then who is your professor and you select ÒWhittenÓ
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 7:55-10 in
room 8211. You are always welcome.
Narrated lectures are on Connect in ÒlibraryÓ and I will add
additional ones or handouts on chapters where I think it might be useful. You
can find the narrated lectures in ÒStudent LibraryÓ. 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
instructorÕs 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, and the completion of assigned
homework. Although this is an
online class, 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. Lab hours are:
Monday-Thursday 8:00
am to noon
Monday-Thursday 4:00
pm to 6:30 pm
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all beepers
and phones must be mute during instruction
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no food allowed
in the lab
GRADING POLICY:
Your grade will be based on forum participation, quizzes, and Exams (Interactive
Assignments, Practice problems and
homework are NOT part of the grade).
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Exam |
30% |
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Exam 2 |
30% |
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Exam 3 |
30% |
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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 interactive
assignments, 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 2016-2017 Catalog pages 48-54 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.
CLASS FORMAT:
This course is an online class.
You are expected to read the assignments, use the instructorÕs website, Connect
site for your class, and participate in group forums on Canvas. Your grade will be based on forum
participation, quizzes, and Exams (Interactive
Assignments, Practice problems and
homework are NOT part of the grade).
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 Ca–ada
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 Òregister nowÓ button:
http://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-whitten-actg-131-omh-spring-2017-2
if you have any trouble with registration, please contact customer support at http://mpss.mhhe.com
These are
the suggested dates for assignments. I will open assignments earlier in
connect to give you more flexibility in taking the course. SEE CONNECT DATES
FOR ONLINE DEADLINES. You must at least start the assignment before the
deadline date otherwise you will be locked out of the assignment. The only firm
dates on the syllabus are the three exams. You may request I open your exam
earlier if you cannot complete the exams as scheduled.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS TO BE COMPLETED IN CONNECT (suggested dates)
1/20 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 1
1/23 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 2
1/28 Connect:
Chapter 2 homework
1/29 Connect:
Chapter 2 Quiz
1/30 Connect: Learnsmart
Chapter 3 due 11 pm
2/4 Connect: Chapter 3 homework due
2/5 Connect:
Chapter 3 Quiz due
2/6 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 4 due 11 pm
2/11 Connect:
Chapter 4 homework due 11 pm
2/12 Connect:
Chapter 4 Quiz due 11 pm
2/13 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 5 due 11 pm
2/18 Connect:
Chapter 5 homework due 11 pm
2/19 Connect:
Chapter 5 Quiz due 11 pm
2/22 Connect:
Learnsmart Chapter 6 due 11 pm
2/25 Connect: Chapter 6 homework due 11 pm
2/26 Connect:
Chapter 6 Quiz due 11 pm
Connect: Exam Chapters
1-5 open 7 am 2/26 & closes 11
pm 2/28
(All assignments for chapters 1-5 must be
completed by 2/28)
3/6 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 7 due 11 pm
3/11 Connect: Chapter 7 homework due 11 pm
3/12 Connect:
Chapter 7 Quiz due 11 pm
3/13 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 8 due 11 pm
3/18 Connect: Chapter 8 homework due 11 pm
3/19 Connect:
Chapter 8 Quiz due 11 pm
3/20 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 9 due 11 pm
3/25 Connect: Chapter 9 homework due 11 pm
3/26 Connect:
Chapter 9 Quiz due 11 pm
Spring Break
4/10 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 10 due 11 pm
4/15 Connect: Chapter 10 homework due 11 pm
4/16 Connect:
Chapter 10 Quiz due 11 pm
Connect: Exam Chapters
6-9 open 7 am on 4/11 & closes 4/15 at 11 pm
(All assignments for
chapters 6-9 must be completed by 4/15)
4/17 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 11 due 11 pm
4/22 Connect: Chapter 11 homework due 11 pm
4/23 Connect:
Chapter 11 Quiz due 11 pm
4/24 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 12 due 11 pm
4/29 Connect: Chapter 12 homework due 11 pm
4/30 Connect:
Chapter 12 Quiz due 11 pm
5/1 Connect: Learnsmart Chapter 13 due 11 pm
5/6 Connect: Chapter 13 homework due 11 pm
5/7 Connect:
Chapter 13 Quiz due 11 pm
5/10 Connect: Chapter 13 Appendix C homework due 11 pm
5/14 Connect:
Chapter 13 Appendix C Quiz due 11 pm
5/16 Connect:
SLOAC Quizzes
Exam Chapters 10-13 + Chapter 13 Appendix C
opens 5/18 at 7 am &
closes 5/22 at 11 pm
(assignments for chapters
10-13 + 13 Appendix C + SLOAC Quizzes must be completed by 5/22)