Faculty Syllabus

CLASS POLICIES:

Attendance/Class Participation: This is a hybrid class with an in person meeting. Regular and punctual class attendance is expected of all students. 

Blackboard:  I maintain a Blackboard site for this class.  You will be able to log onto the Blackboard site http://acconline.austincc.edu to gain access to course announcements, syllabus and course information, link to Connect, gradebook, and the virtual classroom.

Your user name for Blackboard is your ACC eID. This is your 7 digit ACC student ID, preceded by the first initial of your official first name. During the activation of your ACC eID, you will select your password. If you do not know your ACC eID, you may retrieve it via the Blackboard home page.

Withdrawal: It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Incomplete: An incomplete (grade of "I") will only be given for extenuating circumstances.  What constitutes “extenuating circumstances” is left to the instructor’s discretion.  If a grade of I is given, the remaining course work must be completed by a date set by the student and professor.  This date may not be later than two weeks prior to the end of the following semester.  A grade of I also requires completion and submission of the Incomplete Grade form, to be signed by the faculty member (and student if possible) and submitted to the department chair.

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant.  The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not.  The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade. 

1. Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date.  This meeting can occur virtually or in person.  The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.
    
2. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student.  The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement.  A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.   
    
3. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above.  This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.  
    
4. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.  
    
5. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F. 

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.”  Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.

REQUIRED TEXT: 

Managerial Accounting, 4th ed. Whitecotton, Libby and Phillips, McGraw Hill Education

This course is part of ACC's "First Day Access” program. ACC has partnered with the bookstore and the publisher to provide you with digital course materials on the first day of class at a discounted rate. The cost of the course materials will be included as an additional charge when you register.

If you participate in the "First Day Access" program, you will gain access to the eBook and Connect through my Blackboard site. You will use CONNECT for a variety of assignments including homework and labs. CONNECT is an integrated, online learning system that gives you 24/7 access to your study tools and required assignments. Connect’s study tools provide access to practice exams and tutorials, and generate a personalized study plan based on your exact needs.

If you acquire the eBook as part of your registration, you will have the option to buy a loose-leaf paper version of the book for $26.65 through the local Austin bookstores.

If you do not wish to participate in the program, you may "Opt Out". If you "Opt Out" of receiving and paying for your materials via this program, you will be responsible for obtaining those on your own. Instructions for “opting out” will be available on my Blackboard site.

Do not go to the publisher website to purchase this text or to join the trial period! You purchased both the eBook and Connect when you registered.

To recap, there are three options:

1. All Digital Access at the time of registration: E-book and Connect.
2. Digital Access with a Physical Textbook: Students who participate in the program will be eligible to purchase a low cost print upgrade in the ACC bookstore for approximately $26.65, plus tax.
3. Independent purchase of textbook with Connect: If you have purchased a used textbook or have "Opted Out" of the program, you must still purchase an access code for Connect.

You must “bring” your eBook to class via a computer, tablet or smartphone or the paper copy if purchased.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This course is an introduction to communicating accounting information to internal users (enterprise managers). It is a study of the fundamentals of managerial accounting. There is an emphasis on accounting for a manufacturing concern, budgeting, planning, management decision making, and analysis of financial reports. Topics also include cost behavior and control, product cost accumulation and pricing, and responsibility accounting.

Exams: Exams will be proctored using Proctorio, which is built into Connect. Students must have a webcam and computer/tablet in order to take the exams. Information about how to schedule and take exams will be provided in Blackboard. Exams will be taken in Connect. The exams will be a combination of multiple choice and problems. Each exam will have a time limit and there will be a testing window during which the exam must be completed. DO NOT MISS EXAMS.  If you must miss an exam, please contact me BEFORE the end of the testing window by email or phone. 

Departmental Assessments: The Accounting Department designs assessments for use by all ACCT 2302 sections. They will also be proctored Proctorio, within Connect. More information will be provided to you before the assessments are scheduled. These assessments are intended to test the overall mastery of the concepts. 

Quizzes: The quizzes will be given through Connect. Each quiz will have a time limit and there will be a testing window during which the quiz must be completed. DO NOT MISS QUIZZES.  If you must miss a quiz, please contact me BEFORE the end of the testing window by email or phone. 

Lab Activities: Lab consists of graded assignments, similar to your homework, to be completed in Connect.

Comprehensive Problems: Specific instructions will be provided in Blackboard for the comprehensive problems.

Homework Assignments: Homework assignments must be completed using Connect, an on-line interactive homework system. The Connect software will grade your homework and provide immediate feedback to you.  

Homework assignments must be submitted before the exam window ends for the exam covering that chapter. The assignments will still be available in Connect as “study attempts,” but I will not count any work after the due date.

Bonus Points: You may earn up to 11 extra credit points by completing Smartbook activities for each chapter (1 point per chapter) in Connect.

COMMON COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:

The learning objectives/outcomes will be evaluated through the department designed mid-term and end of semester assessments. More information about the assessments are available under Course Policies.  The core concepts are:

• the nature and purpose of internal uses of accounting information
• the fundamental concepts and techniques for planning, control and decision making that are applicable to various types of business entities
• current theory and practice in management accounting.