Course Syllabus
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Dr. Ashley Newton
Assistant Professor of Accounting, John T. Steed School of Accounting
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
ACCT 3113 Intermediate Accounting I
I will assume you are comfortable with debit/credit mechanics, a basic chart of accounts, and financial statement layout and interaction. Additionally, Chapters 14 and 15 will require present value of future cash flow calculations. See Chapter 2 (Accounting Review) and Chapter 6 (Time Value of Money) of the textbook or the resources posted on Canvas to review these topics on your own.
Course Materials
Intermediate Accounting, 9th Edition, by Spiceland, Nelson, and Thomas; McGraw-Hill
·Connect access code (includes an electronic version of the entire book)
More information about Course Materials can be found on this Resources page.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Breakdown | Points |
| Graded reading | 50 | |
| Homework | 180 | |
| Exams | 3 Exams @ 180 pts. + 1 Final Exam @ 200 pts. | 740 |
| Participation | 12 Questions @ 1 pt. + Live Session participation 1.5 pts | 30 |
| Total | 1,000 |
Scale
A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60-69%; F = < 50%
Course Components
Graded Reading
The assigned readings provide a deeper dive into each topic.
LearnSmart is an adaptive learning software, which contains the same content as the print book. You will be asked a series of questions over topics in the chapter. Based on your confidence in your answer and your ability to answer the questions correctly, you will be guided through the assignment until a sufficient level of mastery is achieved. These assignments are due before class.
Homework
Homework provides feedback on your mastery of learning objectives. You will finish assignments not completed during the Live Session. These end-of-chapter assignments are auto-graded, and feedback is provided immediately.
Exams
In this course, you will have 3 Exams and 1 Comprehensive Final Exam. You will have 75 minutes to take the Exams and 2 hours to take the Final Exam. Exams must be taken during the scheduled exam window (2 days). Exams will be submitted automatically in Connect at the due date.
If an exam is missed due to an excused absence, then the percentage score of the Final Exam will be applied to the missed exam. Approval for missing an exam must be obtained before the exam window. No points will be received for a missed exam if you do not obtain approval before the exam.
Participation (Questions + Live Session Participation)
Prior to each Live Session, you must post a thoughtful question that you would like me to address during our meeting. The questions may ask for clarification or expansion of that week’s material.
You are also expected to attend and participate during each Live Session. These Live Sessions will count toward your final grade. There are two ways you can earn points:
1. Participate Live: This option should be your preferred choice. To get credit for your attendance, indicate the date and time of the session you attended on the Live Session page in the module. Your self-reported log-in will be cross-checked against the attendance tracker in Zoom.
2. Make-Up (Watch Recording-Submit Written Summary): In the event that your work or personal schedule makes it impossible for you to attend on a particular day, please review the recording of the Live Session then write a paragraph summarizing the Live Session from your perspective.
Note: Be sure to utilize option 1 or 2 for each of the Live Sessions to receive full points. Regardless of when the session occurred, you must post your response based on option 1 or 2.
Course Policies
Communication
- If you have technical issues using Connect, visit http://mpss.mhhe.com for links to chat or e-mail support or call 1-800-331-5094. They are very good about offering assistance.
- If you have general questions about the class (assignments, class logistics, due dates, etc.), post a question in the HELP BOARD in the “Start Here” module. You can post questions about the course here throughout the semester.
- If you have a personal question (grades, feedback, requests for special accommodation, etc.) please send me an email (anewton@ou.edu). In some cases, it might be helpful if you could send a screenshot of the issue. During the work week (Monday-Friday), you can expect a response from me within 24 hours. During weekends (Saturday-Sunday), you can expect a response from me within 48 hours.
- If you have general tech questions, please contact OU IT at needhelp@ou.edu.
All email sent by your professors will be sent to the email registered in your name at the University of Oklahoma.
If you wish to also receive course emails at another email address, go to your profile in Canvas and you can add 1 or more alternate emails to your account.
Late Policy
All graded assignments must be completed by the assigned due date. No late work will be accepted. Pre-session and post-session assignments are to be completed on Connect and will be submitted automatically in Connect at the due date. Participation assignments (questions for live sessions and associated voting) are to be completed on Canvas by the due date.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STUDENT SUPPORT
Catalog
Please familiarize yourself with the student catalog: http://catalog.ou.edu/courses/courses.htm
Online Library
Students in the MAcc program can use the University of Oklahoma library by visiting:
Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student’s Guide to Academic Integrity, available at http://integrity.ou.edu/students_guide.html
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
Go to http://integrity.ou.edu/students_guide.html to learn more about the rules for avoiding plagiarism. Watch this video and then test your skills in avoiding plagiarism by taking this plagiarism tutorial and quiz.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or visit the Disability Resource Center and other disability services at OU at: http://drc.ou.edu/
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Please see www.ou.edu/content/eoo/faqs/pregnancy-faqs.html for commonly asked questions.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24.7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the course work without doing the required paperwork your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of Admissions and Records or online at http://www.ou.edu/admissions/home/academic_calendar.html
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Course Summary:
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