Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
ACCT 5202 - Financial Accounting
Course Textbook
Managerial Accounting by Ronald W. Hilton and David E. Platt (10th edition), McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2014 (ISBN: 978-0-07-802566-2)
Other Required Materials
Purchase the Giberson’s Glass Studio Case at The Case Centre and use the Case-Reference number: UVA-C-2205.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Includes group work and Live Session participation | 50 |
| Cases | Write-ups based on the case reading and questions provided | 160 |
| Quizzes | Open book and open notes quiz in each module | 180 |
| Budgeting Project | Individual assignment | 60 |
| Final Exam | Open book and open notes exam | 250 |
| Total | 700 |
Scale
| Percentage of Points | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Participation
- Live Sessions—There are points for being present at the live sessions and for participating in the discussions. If you are unable to attend a live session, to earn the points, please view the recording of the session and provide a short write-up (in bullet form not exceeding 50 words) on what you think were the main take-aways from that session. Your write-up is due by the end of the week for which you missed the session.
- Group Work—This will take place in the Live Sessions and will consist of discussions, case write-ups, and presentations.
Cases
Cases simulate business decisions, which will allow you to gain some expertise in the managerial use of accounting information. The course case entails analysis and a write-up. Please see the questions for the case, located in each module, for more details.
The ground rules for case write-ups are:
- Maximum of 5 pages
- All exhibits or tables must be explained within the 5 pages
- What you choose to write about is almost as important as what you say about it
- Formatting specifications include:
- very briefly describe the purpose of the case
- state the question you are addressing
- add in the corresponding analyses
- present a specific recommendation with your reasons, if required (do not waste space repeating case facts).
- Submit through Canvas email only and specify in the Subject Line: Case
Quizzes
Quizzes are administered each week in the module (except the last week). The purpose of each quiz is to assess how well you have understood and can apply the key concepts from the materials covered each week.
The questions will be multiple choice encompassing short problems and theory. Quizzes are time-sensitive and the duration of each quiz will vary. Once you access a quiz, it will automatically close after the duration set for that quiz expires.
You may refer to your book and notes for the quiz, but be cognizant of the time-sensitive nature of the quizzes.
Budgeting Project
This is an individual assignment consisting problem 45 from Chapter 9. This problem will help you understand how to prepare sub-budgets and a comprehensive master budget.
The project is due by the end of Week 8 and will be submitted through Canvas.
Final Exam
There is one comprehensive exam at the end of the module. The duration of this exam is about 2 to 3 hours. The exact time will be communicated to you before your start the exam.
The questions can be multiple-choice, long problems, short cases and/or essays. Answers to all problems requiring analysis must be accompanied by your work to earn the full points. No credit will be given for just providing the answer, even if the answer is completely correct. You may refer to your book and notes for the exam, but be cognizant of the time-sensitive nature of the exam.
Course Policies
Communication
Email is always the best way to reach me. My email is dghosh@ou.edu
You should receive a response within 24 hours (not including weekends and holidays). If 48 hours or more have passed without a response, a follow-up email may be sent. Any urgent questions or concerns that require more immediate attention should be flagged as such in the subject line (simply write "urgent"). Emails will not be sent to personal email addresses. It is essential that you communicate with your OU email.
Late Policy
All assignments are due by midnight Central Time on the date listed. Late assignments will receive 0 points. Deviations from this requirement on any one of the assignments must be coordinated with your Instructor in advance for approval.
Exceptions will be made only for documented, Provost-approved University-sponsored activities or legally required activities such as emergency military service, jury duty, or documented serious illness or emergency and then only after discussing it with your Instructor first.
Email your Instructor if an emergency occurs. If a student has not completed at least half of the required assignments, a final grade of AW (Administrative Withdrawal) will be assigned with no grade or credit.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
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Online Library
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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.
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.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
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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 Accessibility and Disability Resource Center before receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to request reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
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. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
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Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide without penalty for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week before the actual date of the religious holiday.
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.
Copyright Policy
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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 coursework 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 the Registrar.
Course Summary:
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