Program Outcome #1: articulate assumptions and reasoning associated with the application of existing rules to a given problem.

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1 Standard #4 a. Program Outcomes for the Accounting Program Students will be able to Program Outcome #1: articulate assumptions and reasoning associated with the application of existing rules to a given problem. (Using resources) Program Outcome #2: understand and consider the pros/cons of alternative contents and formats in preparing reports. (Reporting) Program Outcome #3: understand the importance of moral courage and ethics as they pertain to accounting. (Ethics and life-long learning) Program Outcome #4: learn to give and accept suggestions and guidance when working in teams. (Teamwork) Program Outcome #5: link data, knowledge, and insights together in the decision making process. (Decision making and problem solving)

2 Performance (Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) For Program Outcome #1 Define Measure In ACCT 210 project using the FASB Codification. In ACCT 311 and ACCT 418, respectfully, > 75% on a series of written assignments related to ethics issues Analyze Improve Control In ACCT 210 project using the FASB Codification. In ACCT 311 and ACCT 418 achieve a class avg. > 75% on a series of written assignments related to ethics issues. three week group project just after the midterm. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative series of written assignments throughout the course of the semester on ethics issues. It is a direct, internal, formative Avg. for Spring 2013 was. Spring 2013 in ACCT 311 avg. was 88% and ACCT 418 avg. was 79% Students seemed to respond well to the project, but were not thrilled with the FASB database interface. Students usually get most of the major issues, but tend to be a bit idealistic at times. In the future more short intro problems will be introduced earlier in the semester to get students ready for the database use. Intend to spend more time discussing the cases and continually update them as new issues arise ACCT % 6 4

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4 Performance (Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) For Program Outcome #2 In ACCT 311 financial statement analysis project comparing a company using US GAAP to a company using IFRS. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control In ACCT 311 financial statement analysis project comparing a company using US GAAP to a company using IFRS. semester long group project. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative initial use to Avg. for Spring 2013 was 84%. Students seemed to respond well to the project, but had a bit of trouble selecting companies that use IFRS for financial reporting In the future we will continue to integrate IFRS coverage alongside GAAP coverage throughout the semester. We will also have at least bi-weekly updates on the group progress Baseline Data Spring %

5 Performance (Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) For Program Outcome #3 In ACCT 311 and ACCT 418 > 75% on a series of written assignments related to ethics issues. Define Measure Analyze In ACCT 311 and ACCT 418 achieve a class avg. > 75% on a series of written assignments related to ethics issues. series of written assignments throughout the course of the semester on ethics issues. Assessments are Direct, Internal, and Formative measures. Spring 2013 in ACCT 311 averaged percentage score on written assignment was 88%. The averaged percentage assignment score for ACCT 418 average. was 79%. Students usually get most of the major issues, but tend to be a bit idealistic at times. Improve Intend to spend more time discussing the cases and continually update them as new issues arise. Control 10 Baseline Data Spring % % 6 4

6 Performance (Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) For Program Outcome #4 In ACCT 311 financial statement analysis project comparing a company using US GAAP to a company using IFRS. Define In ACCT 311 financial statement analysis project comparing a company using US GAAP to a company using IFRS. In ACCT 418 forensic audit project. Measure semester long group project. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative three week group project just after the midterm. It is a direct, internal, formative. In ACCT 418 forensic audit project. Analyze Improve Control Average for group financial assignment for Spring 2013 was 10 84%. Average for group forensic audit assignment for Spring 2013 was 81%. Students seemed to respond well to the project, but had a bit of trouble selecting companies that use IFRS for financial reporting Students seemed to respond well to the project, but had a bit of trouble getting started. Despite repeated warnings as to the amount of work involved. In the future we will continue to integrate IFRS coverage alongside GAAP coverage throughout the semester. We will also have at least bi-weekly updates on the group progress. In the future it would be interesting to incorporate the theater department into the roles involved in the case to make it truly interactive. We may also include daily progress logs % 81%

7 Performance (Required for each accredited program, doctorate, masters, and baccalaureate) In ACCT 418 forensic audit project. For Program Outcome #5 Define Measure Analyze In ACCT 418 achieve a class avg. > 75% on group forensic audit project. three week group project just after the midterm. It is a Direct, Internal, and Formative Avg. for Spring 2013 was 81%. Students seemed to respond well to the project, but had a bit of trouble getting started, despite repeated warnings as to the amount of work involved. Improve In the future it would be interesting to incorporate the theater department into the roles involved in the case to make it truly interactive. We may also include daily progress logs.. Control 10 Baseline Data Spring %