Master Managerial Accounting Techniques

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HONORS ACCT2302 COURSE SYLLABUSHONORS ACCT2302 (SECTION 15311)SUMMER (SS2) 2022INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:Michael Newman: PhD, MS Accountancy, MBA, CPA, CIA, CFE, CMAOffice: MH 370GOffice Hours: by appointmentClass: MH 254Email: MichaelN@UH.eduCell: 832 452-9154Networking: You are strongly encouraged to "link in" with me at:https://www.linkedin.com(M/cfiae/ Newman, PhD).LEARNING GOALS:The C.T Bauer College of Business and the Department of Accountancy iTaxation have established LearningGoals for each of our programs as part of our accrecitadon by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schoolsof Business. Additional information about the learning goals for accounting may be found athttp://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/accy/why-accounting/accounting-leaminq-gpals.php.This course incorporates the following BBA Accounting Program Learning Goals:a)the capacity to record, analyze, and interpret financial and other information (mechanics.'journal entry)through class discussions, quizzes, tests ano a written project;b)the capacity to identify and Diagnose accounting problems through class discussions, quizzes, testsand a written projectc)the capacity to verbally communicate business information through participadon in an Accountingbased Student Case Study that is judged by professionals:d)the capacity to recognize ethical ano regulatory dilemmas through class Discussions about SarbanesOxley and the importance of ethics in Accounting, and class interactions with Partners from CPA firmsthat visit the class: and.e)a basic unaerstanoing of accounting a r d financial concepts (theoretical) through class materials andDiscussions, the Student Case Study Competition, a r d presentations by Partners from large CPAFirms.COURSE OBJECTIVES:To investigate the accounting tools, techniques a r d practices uses in managerialaccounting. We will look ar applications of cost data to business Decisions, performance evaluation planningand control.INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHThis is a Honors course with interactive in-class discussions, web basea work and class presentations.Communication and research are key components of this class. The course progresses at a fast pace,demanding you to pace yourself appropriately to receive the maximum benefits from this experience. Totalparticipation by students is expected in the form of discussing the materials covered in the textbook (in theform of class discussions and weekly homework exercise assignments) and in the presentations you make andthose made by fellow students. As will be the case when you go into your professional career any incompleteor missed assignments will result in proportional reduction from your grade. Plan your activities ana homeworkassignments accordingly and do not miss any deadlines. You will be using your communication skills indifferent areas of financial accounting. Although you will not be assessed heavily on the technical aspects ofthese areas in this class, it is expected that you will be able to research topics you self assign ana areassigned as part of the homework presentations and to demonstrate adeouate competency in each area. Ofcourse, you are expected to exhibit professional behavior throughout the course.Page 1 of 1 1

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MY PHILOSOPHY:We are in this together. You are giving me a number of opportunities to help you.Itwill beupto you to take advantageofthem.My first 'opportunity' is to help you learn as much as possible about this very interesting subject/skill set as Icar . If you do so, you will receive a good grade. If not, then you will not. The question is. how can I help youearn a good grade (i.e. learn the material)? I cannot read the chapters for you nor do your work for you. Youhave to do that. I car. a r d will, however, help those who want to help themselves, provided they have read thematerials, attended class and attempted to complete the assignments. I will be glao to answer any questionsyou have whether via email or by cell, set up personal visits when helpful, ano work with you every way I can.That is why I have listed my cell phone number as well as my personal email address. That is also why I haveextended officehours("by appointment") -ifyou want to visit with me all you have to doisask.Another "opportunity" I have is Io prepare you for lhe "real world" by giving you lhe lools and feedback you willneeo to succeed. You will learn how to research and communicate Accounting information as well as learnimportant soft skills in our class. Youwillbe given the opportunity to volunteer with a VITA organization and.possibly, compete in a student case competition (if any are available),which willprepare you for the skills youwill reeo to successfully work with others.A third opportunityIwill be offeringwillbe the chance to meet potential employers. We will have Partners fromsome of the large CPA firms and CAE/CFOs from public companies coming to speak and interact with you l/?rssemester. You will be giventheiremail addresses. It is up to you to getintouch with themifyou want tointroduce yourself and/or ask them for an interview. Be sure a r d include resumes with you requests!Finally, I have the 'opportunity'tohelp you when you are ready to graduate and beyond.Yoursuccess is mysuccess, and I want each and every one of you to be successful! To this end. I encourage (and reward)participation, good behavior and creativity.Iwant you to be the best you can be Beyond this semester, I willcontinue to be here for you. I am available to offer you career advice, advice on courses to take, provide youwith letters of recommencation, ano to offer words of encouragement when things look tough! Just send me aremail with times you can meet and I will definitely meet with you at a time that is convenient for youIAnuIam always hereifthere is anythingIcan assist you with. REMEMBER: We are in this together!Ano l a m always hereifthere is anythingIcan assist you with. REMEMBER: We are in this together!OTHERINFORMATION:PREREQUISITES:The prerequisite for ACCT 2302 is ACCT 2301 with a grade of C orbecier including knowledge of compound interest and present valueREQUIRED TEXTMANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING by Jiambalvo (Wiley. 6E or 7E) -you d o NOT need WileyPLUS : there are plenty of used copies ofthe textbooks and 1 am sending you a link to get a Digital copy.REQUIRED EQUIPMENTFOUR FUNCTION CALCULATOR for quizzes a r d taking examsCLASS NOTES, PPTs,Solutions and PROJECTINSTRUCTIONS.Power Point Notes, Class Project Information and OtherInformatior are available through BlackBoard6Edition7 " EditionTUTORINGLAB:Instructional Assistartswill be available in the Tutoring Lab (online) to answer questions.help you with problems in the text and to enable you to review exam results. Note: Please check with them fortheir hours, l a m also happy to help you!Page 2 of 1 1

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COURSE GRADES:Letter grades will be awarded according to total points accumulated as follows:A = 360 - 420 B+ = 350 - 359 B = 320 - 349 C+= 310-319 C = 280 - 309D+ = 270 - 279 D = 240269 F = less than 240 pointsThe course grade will be determineu by points earned on the following items. The points assigned to each item(including bonus points) are as follows:First Interim Exam (includes 2 pts EC)102 pointsSecond Interim Exam (includes 2 pts EC) 102 pointsComprehensive Final (includes 2 pts EC) 102 pointsIn Class participation15 pointsQuizzes (10) (includes 14 pts EC)59 points (no make-ups)Class Projects (2)40points (late assignments will be penalized)Potential Total420 pointsEXAMINATIONS (306 Points):Exams must be taker at the dates and times listed below. If you miss oneinterim exam, the final exam will substitute for it as indicated in the section on final exam scoring alternativesbelow.EXAMTHE DATETHE DAYSTART TIMEFIMEALLOWEDCHAPTERSCOVERED= C FQUESTIONS1June 15"*WecnescayC ass timeC ass time1-534 M S Quest oraIIJune 23'3ThursdayC ass timeC ass time6-8 -and .1334 MC QuestionsFINALJuly7 *Wednesday2 PM to 5 PMISO MINUTES1-135 1 MC QuestionsEXAMINSTRUCTIONSYour exams will be taken in class. You will need a4-function calculator and pencils?an eraser. I will provide thescantron.INTERIM EXAM FORMAT:34 multiple choice questions (approximately 50% of multiple choice are numericalcomputation problems). Chapter coverage on the exam is proportional to the days assigned for the chapter onthe syllabus.FINALEXAM FORMAT:5 1multiplechoice questions (approximately 50-60% are numerical computationproblems). Coverage is approximately60%on new material since Exam 2 (proportional to class coverage),and 40% on review material {proportional to class coverage).f H E FINAL ISREQUIRED!!!!FINAL EXAM SCORING ALTERNATIVES: Because we do not offer make-up opportunities for missed interimexams,wehave designed the final exam to be comprehensive. In addition to counting 102 points it may alsoreplace one missed or low score interim exam if your final exam score is higher.PARTICIPATION:Participation will be 80% attendance and 20% participation in class.QUIZZES : Pop quizzes will determineif youare keeping upwiththe materialsfoount towards your grade andwillhelpyouprepare for our exams. Theywillbe given on BlackBoardMAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ONTHE QUIZZES THIS SEMESTER.COURSE PROJECTS: You are required to work out and hand in two class projects. The ABCProject'will bedueJune 13*and theBudgetProject will be due June30frbut both can be turned in anytime prior to thatLate projects will be accepted but points will be deducted.LATEREPORTSWILL BE ACCEPTED BUT WILLHAVE 5% DEDUCTED FOR EVERY DAY (OR PORTION OF A DAY) THE PROJECT IS LATE.ACADEMIC HONESTY:The University of Houston Acaoemic Honesty Policy is strictly enforced by the C. T.Page 3 ot 1 1

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Bauer College of Business. No violations of this policy will be tolerated in this course. This policy is included inthe University of Houston Student Handbook, ano students are expected to be familiar with thispolicy:.http:f/www.uh.eduJprovostfpolicies/uhhonesty policy.html .ACCOMODATIONS FORSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:The C. T. Bauer College of Business would liketo help students who have disabilities achieve their highest potential. In order to receive academicaccommodations, please register with the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) (telephone 713-743-5400], and send me a copy of OSD's approved accommodation documentation I will gladly honor it.EVALUATIONS:The Bauer College has a policy that requires all of its instructors to b e evaluated by theirstudents.The results of these evaluations are important to provide feedback to instructors on how theirperformance can be improveo. In addition, these evaluations are carefully considered in promotion, salaryadjustment and other important decisions.Students are encouraged to provide feecback to the instructors andto the Bauer College through the evaluation process.POLICY O NINCOMPLETE (I) GRADES:The University of Houston regulations for assigning incompletegrades state: "The grade o f f (Incompfete) fs a condrDonaf and temporary gradegiven when studentsarepassing acourse, but for reasons beyond their control, have not completed a relativelysmallpartof al!requirements"(emphasis adned). Reasons for a student being unable to complete a course are due to:"Health, Acc ioent. Injury, or Family Tragedy."A relatively small part means making up the final exam or a finalproject within a short period of time. A student who wants to try to improve their course grade, or avoidscholastic probation or loss of scholarship grants etc will not be given an incomplete grade.Sorry, but we arenot permitted to give an T to a student who must retake this course.COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES {CAPS}can help students who are having difficultiesmanaging stress, adjusting to college, or feeling sad ana hopeless. You can reach CAPS(www.uh.edu/caps)by calling 713-743-5454 during and after business hours for routine appointments or if you or someone youknow is in crisis. Also, there is n o appoinlment necessary for lhe "Lets T alk" program, which is a drop-inconsultedon service at convenient locations and hours around campus.ht:c jfwww.uh.edu/capsYoutreach/lets taik.html.Page 4 of 1 1

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