LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SPRING QUARTER March 30 - June 11, 2009 SYLLABUS ACCT-562. Cost Determination and Analysis

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1 LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SPRING QUARTER March 30 - June 11, 2009 SYLLABUS ACCT-562 Cost Determination and Analysis Instructor: Prof. Kan Sugandh Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Mon: 06:00-09:50pm (Syllabus Prepared on March 16, 2009) I. Course Description II. Course Objectives III. Required Resources IV. Class Schedule V. Course Outline VI. Grading Requirements VII. Grading Protocol SYLLABUS OUTLINE VIII. Exam. Make - Up IX. Instructor Requirements X. Attendance XI. ADA Compliance XII. Phone/ XIII. Office Hours XIV. Academic Integrity I. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides a comprehensive survey of contemporary costing systems and related cost allocation techniques in manufacturing, distribution, and service organizations. Special emphasis is placed on the use of cost accounting information for decision making. Topics covered include cost-volume-profit analysis, process costing, job order costing, variable costing, direct costing, standard costing, joint and by-product costing, activity based costing, budgeting, and profit planning. (Prerequisite: ACCT 507) II. COURSE OBJECTIVES The broad objective of this course is to help students acquire competencies in preparing master and other budgets and explaining their major benefits, describing the difference between a static budget and a flexible budget, identifying key features of a standard costing system, identifying the fundamental features that distinguish variable costing from absorption costing, preparing income statements under absorption costing and variable costing, outlining six steps in estimating a cost function on the basis of current or past cost relationships, using the five-step decision process to make decisions, discussing the three major influences on pricing, illustrating the distinctions between engineering and discretionary costs, and explaining the six stages of capital budgeting for a project. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Given a business scenario, analyze the effects of changes in operating activities (such as an increase in the sales price per unit) on profits and on the break-even point by preparing an Income Statement based on the changes. 2. Given production and sales data, develop Income Statements using the absorption and direct costing methods in job order cost and process cost environments. 3. Given production and sales data, create Income Statements using the absorption and direct costing methods in a process cost environment. 4. Given operating data such as budgeted sales, estimated production levels, and capital asset requirements, create a comprehensive master budget. 1

2 5. Given standard and actual manufacturing costs, analyze the results of the manufacturing process. 6. Given by-product cost data, recommend whether a by-product should be sold without further processing or should be further processed before sale. III. REQUIRED RESOURCES Required: Cost Accounting, 13/E Charles T. Horngren, George Foster, Srikant M. Datar, Madhav Rajan, and Chris Ittner ISBN-10: OR ISBN-13: Publisher: Prentice Hall Copyright: 2009 IV. CLASS SCHEDULE 1. The Accountant s Role in the Organization, Chapter 1 2. Cost Terms and Purposes, Chapter 2 3. Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis, Chapter 3 4. Job Costing, Chapter 4 5. Activity-Based Costing, Chapter 5 6. Master Budgeting, Chapter 6 7. Flexible Budgets, Direct-Cost Variances, Chapter 7 8. Flexible Budgets, Overhead Cost Variances, Chapter 8 9. Inventory Costing, Chapter 9 10.Cost Behavior, Chapter Process Costing, Chapter Spoilage, Scrap & Rework, Chapter Support-Department Costs, Chapter Joint Products & Byproducts, Chapter Decision Making and Relevant Information, Chapter Pricing, Chapter 12 UNIT TEST # 2 is due Week 8, strictly. It is designed to measure accomplishment of course objectives # 4 and 5. It requires students to demonstrate proficiencies indicated in those course objectives. Please complete the following three collaborative learning problems. 1. Overhead Variances, Ethics - Problem # 8-43 (Textbook Page # 297), 2. Absorption, Variable, and Throughput Costing - Problem # 9-41 (Textbook Page # 335), and 3. High-low Method, Alternative Regression Functions, Accrual Accounting Adjustments, and Ethics - Problem # (Textbook Page # 384 & 385). 2

3 The following rubric will be used for grading Unit Test # 2: Content and Development: 40 All key elements of the assignments are covered in a substantive way. Each paper analyzes the comparative aspects of the available forms of business organization. Each paper provides an overview of the circumstances and issues, suggests feasible solutions, and recommends one, offering sound reasons for it. Each paper is over 1000 words in length. The content is comprehensive, comparative, accurate, and persuasive. Each paper develops a relevant theme or idea(s). Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis, and are organized logically. Each conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the letter, and reviews the major points. Readability and Style: 5 Paragraph transitions are present, logical and maintain the flow throughout the letter. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise; they are well-constructed, with consistently strong and varied sentences. Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. Mechanics: 5 The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct. Instructions: Assignment instructions are duly followed. Total 60 XX/40 XX/15 XX/10 XX/10 XX/60 3

4 V. COURSE OUTLINE Quizzes and Unit Tests will be generally announced one week ahead of time. Coverage for each section below will be explained a week in advance as the class progresses. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 The Accountant s Role in the Organization Problem Assignments: 1-23, 1-29 Cost Terms and Purposes Problem Assignments: 2-19, 2-27, 2-31, 2-32, 2-35 Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Problem Assignments: 3-39, 3-40, 3-46, 3-42 QUIZ # 1 Chapters 1-3 Chapter 4 Job Costing Problem Assignments: 4-36, 4-28, 4-26, 4-33, 4-37 Chapter 5 Activity-Based Costing Prob. Assign.: 5-13, 5-15, 5-29, 5-30, 5-31, 5-27, 5-32 UNIT TEST # 1 Chapters 1-5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Master Budgeting Problem Assignments: 6-17, 6-19, 6-30, 6-37 Flexible Budgets, Direct-Cost Variances Problem Assignments: 7-22, 7-25, 7-26, 7-27, 7-28 QUIZ # 2 Chapters 6 & 7 Chapter 8 Flexible Budgets, Overhead Cost Variances Problem Assignments: 8-19, 8-23, 8-25, 8-29, 8-30, 8-37 Chapter 9 Inventory Costing Problem Assignments: 9-18, 9-19, 9-30, 9-32 Chapter 10 Cost Behavior Problem Assignments: 10-16, 10-23, 10-33, UNIT TEST # 2 Chapters 6-10 due Week 8, strictly Chapter 17 Process Costing Problem Assignments: 17-24, 17-26, 17-30, 17-34, 17-36, Chapter 18 Spoilage, Scrap & Rework Problem Assignments: 18-30, 18-31, 18-32, 18-33, QUIZ # 3 Chapters 17 & 18 Chapter 15 Support-Department Costs Prob. Assignments: 15-28, 15-31, 15-32, 15-21, 15-22, Chapter 16 Joint Products & Byproducts Problem Assignments: 16-19, 16-24, 16-25, QUIZ # 4 Chapters 15 & 16 Chapter 11 Decision Making and Relevant Information Problem Assignments: 11-16, 11-17, 11-23, 11-27, Chapter 12 Pricing Problem Assignments: 12-10, 12-20, 12-27, COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM 4

5 VI. GRADING REQUIREMENTS Student s final grade will be based on the five areas of class grade category, as indicated below: 1. Comprehensive Final Exam 20% 2. Unit Tests 30% 3. Quizzes 10% 4. Homework Assignments 35% 5. Participation 05% TOTAL 100% Final comprehensive exam may be administered in one or two class periods. At least two unit tests will be given. At least four class quizzes will be given. At least fifteen homework assignments will be given. Each unit test, quiz, and homework assignment may not weigh in equal proportion. A missed unit test, quiz, or homework assignment grade is a zero. Class participation will be based on each student s individual contribution to class discussions. VII. GRADING PROTOCOL Student s final grade in this course is based on a percentage scale as listed below. Percentages equate to Grades: A C A C B D B D B- < 60 F C+ - - VIII. EXAMINATION MAKE-UP Since responsible behavior--including daily class attendance--is expected of all students, absence from a scheduled examination is considered to be an extremely serious matter. No make-up examination will be scheduled unless the student was physically unable to attend school on the day of the exam or had other equally serious reasons reported prior to the date of the exam or a situation that merits special consideration. 5

6 IX. INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS All quizzes, tests, and the final comprehensive exam will be briefly reviewed a week before the date announced. There are no make-ups on any homework assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, or the final comprehensive exam except with a written, valid excuse. Any make-up work assigned, upon review of valid excuse, is required to be completed within one week from the original date. All students are required to complete each homework assignment, quiz, unit test, and final comprehensive exam by the appointed time. No extra time will be allowed. Group participation, including during group quizzes and unit tests, if any, is encouraged for items selected by the instructor. Selected accounting applications, presentations, and assignments necessitate researching through the required resources, recommended readings, the internet, and library resources. Please do retain your required resources for possible future use. X. ATTENDANCE Each student is required to attend every lecture in which he or she is enrolled. Students are responsible for arriving before class begins and remaining for the duration of the meeting. Excessive absences (20% or more of scheduled classes) could result in a failing grade in the course. An incomplete grade will not be given for failing work. Attendance will be taken daily, either by roster call or by quiz papers. If a student is not present during roster call or does not submit a quiz paper, the student will be considered absent for the class period. XI. ADA COMPLIANCE La Sierra University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Any student with a documented disability (physical, learning, or psychological) needing academic accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) located in the Learning Support and Testing Center (LSTC) as early in the quarter as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. Please contact ODS (La Sierra Hall, Suite 100B, (951) ) for additional information. Accommodations for the student will be discussed after the student has worked with ODS and proper documentation is established. Please see the University Bulletin for additional information. XII. PHONE/ Office Phone: (951) ksugandh@lasierra.edu XIII.OFFICE HOURS ROOM # 210 As announced in the class. XIV. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY La Sierra University has a policy on academic honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with this policy and to abide by it. Violation of that policy may be grounds for receiving a reduced or failing grade in this class. Ignorance of the policy is not an excuse. Ideas and learning form the core of the academic community. In all centers of education, learning is valued and honored. No learning community can thrive if its members counterfeit their achievement and seek to establish an unfair advantage over their fellow students. The academic standards are based on a pursuit of knowledge and assume a high level of integrity in every one of its members. When this trust is violated, the academic community suffers injury and must act to ensure that its standards remain meaningful. 6

7 Electronic Storage and Communication Devices: All electronic devices except approved calculators and, at discretion of instructor, laptops are to be left outside the classroom or are to remain turned off and out of sight during class time. Combination devices, i.e. cell phone, PDA, etc. that have calculator functions are not considered calculators for purposes of this class, and are not permitted. During quizzes and tests, only approved calculators will be permitted. Students using a prohibited device will receive no credit for the quiz or exam when the prohibited device has been used. The calculators approved for use in this class are the Sharp EL-233SB or Office Depot OD-185. Other calculators that are nonprogrammable and have an 8-digit display with only +-/x functions may be used upon approval by the instructor. If you intend to use an alternate calculator, please seek the instructor s approval early in the class, rather than waiting until its use is needed. Accounting knowledge is cumulative. Please do not fall behind in the reading! Please work hard, and submit all the assignments! This syllabus, including the class schedule, is subject to change. You are responsible for all changes announced in class. Thank you for reviewing the syllabus. You are welcome to my class. The success of each one of my students has been, is, and will always be very important to me. GOOD LUCK!!! 7