Syllabus for Accounting 300 Applied Managerial Accounting California State University Channel Islands Fall 2004

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1 Syllabus for Accounting 300 Applied Managerial Accounting California State University Channel Islands Fall 2004 Professor: Dr. M. Cathy Claiborne Office Hours: TTH 2:30 4:00 or Office: Professional Bldg 245 by appointment Phone: Class Meeting Information Class: TTH 11:30-12:45 Room: Bell Tower 2372 Final Exam: Dec 14 th 10:30-12:30 Prerequisites ACCT 210 and ACCT 220 or equivalent courses. Catalog Description Three hours lecture/discussion/problem solving This course presents and analyzes the principles, methods, procedures, and applications for managerial accounting. Topics include understanding the business environment, cost concepts and classifications, job-order costing, process costing, cost behavior and relationships to volume and profits, variable costing, Activity Based Costing, profit planning, standard costs, relevant costs, applications of differential cost analysis, cash flows, Economic Value Added, and financial statement analysis. Text 1. Fraser and Ormiston, Understanding Financial Statements 7 th ed.: Prentice Hall Blocher, Chen, Cokins and Lin, Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis 3 rd ed.: McGraw-Hill Course Objective The objective of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of applied managerial accounting concepts. After completing this course, students should have the ability to utilize accounting data to solve common business management problems and understand the impact of decisions on both internal and external financial statements. Learning Objectives Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: inform individuals within an organization who direct and control the organization s operations concerning accounting and financial information prepare and analyze a variety of business reports explain in writing and in oral reports what managers do, the information managers need, and the relevance of this information to the business environment identify, conceptualize, and develop solutions for the complex and critical decisions management must face communicate logical, reasoned business information to support conclusions about management decisions and business ethics through discussion, writing and oral presentations. Course Description Managerial Accounting (Accounting 300) is a course designed to assist the student in mastering the information provided to management. Managerial accountants inform individuals within an organization who direct and control the organization s operations. The student will learn to prepare and analyze a variety of business reports as well as to assess public companies relative to their industry and financial performance. The main objective of this class is for students to comprehend what managers do, the information managers need, and the relevance of this information to the business environment. Students will practice these technical concepts both individually and in teams. Additionally, they will convey

2 information to their peers and the instructor through class discussion, projects and presentations. Students will also develop skill in using logical reasoning to support conclusions about business processes and business ethics. Material 1. Calculator 2. Access to Blackboard at 3. Internet access to the textbook webpage Cost Management: 4. Access to Excel Blackboard This class is set up on Blackboard. The syllabus is posted on Blackboard. In addition, various study aids are accessible through Blackboard. I advise you to take advantage of these study aids. Throughout the semester I will use Blackboard for posting announcements and other relevant information. Grading Summary of grading components and grade scale: Foundations analysis 10% Exam 1 15% Exam 2 15% Exam 3 15% Final Exam (Comprehensive) 15% Individual Projects 8% Cases 12% Book review and presentation 10% Total 100% Final letter grades will be determined on a standard scale as follows: A B C D A B C D B C D F < 60 Foundations analysis Upon completion of financial and managerial accounting, Accounting 210 and 220 or equivalents, you should be able to analyze the impact of economic events and prepare an Income Statement, Classified Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows. You will need to apply the basic knowledge gained in your financial and managerial courses when studying applied managerial accounting. Among the economic events impacting the financial statements are the following: 1) Understand the basic accounts under the following categories: a) Assets b) Liabilities c) Equity e) Expenses f) Revenues 2) The recognition of revenue to include both cash and credit sales as well as other sources of income 3) Impact of accruals to include payables 4) Effect of deferrals to include unearned revenue 5) Recognition of notes Payable to include interest payable and interest expense 6) Basic equity transactions to include dividends and owner contributions of capital 7) Effect of adjusting entries at the end of the accounting period You are expected to be able to prepare a balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows given a set of transactions.

3 An understanding of the following basic managerial accounting issues is also required: 1) Cost behavior 2) Cost function 3) Cost by object 4) Cost flows through inventory accounts 5) Cost allocation 6) Cost-volume-profit analysis 7) Differential cost analysis We will have an accounting foundations analysis on September 14 th. This is worth 10% of your course grade. Use the tutorials on Blackboard, your financial accounting textbook, and your managerial accounting textbook for review. Examinations All exams are comprehensive in nature. In other words, any material covered in a previous exam may be covered in subsequent exams. Tests will be kept on file in my office. Students may review exams in my office but no student is allowed to keep or copy any portion of an exam. Taking an exam from my office or copying any portion of an exam will result in an F in the course. Students are responsible for all textbook material covered, assigned outside readings, and material discussed in class, unless specifically excluded by the instructor. Exams will consist primarily of problems, short answer, and multiple-choice questions. There are no makeup exams. If you miss an exam, you will receive zero points for the missed exam. Individual Projects Four individual projects are required for this course. Projects are due by class time on the date indicated. Projects will NOT be accepted late. I encourage you to get help from me and your fellow classmates on these projects. However, each student must DO and SUBMIT his/her own work. Team Work Two major activities in this class will be done in teams of three or four individuals. I suggest you get your team members identified soon. The first activity is the reading of a book, the second activity is cases. Book Review Each team will select a book to read. Each student must read the book individually. As a team, you will write a synopsis of the book and present the book to the class. Your presentation should engage the class in a discussion of the book. Browse your local bookstore or library to choose a book. The book should address current concerns in the business/financial arena from a social, political, or economic perspective. Be creative and read something that you find interesting. Your selection must be approved by me. Cases Four cases are required in the course. These cases are very challenging and are going to require that you plan your time wisely. I will not accept any late submissions of cases. Participation and Professional Classroom Conduct The classroom is a special environment in which students and faculty come together to promote learning and growth. It is essential to this learning environment that respect for the rights of others seeking to learn, respect for the professionalism of the instructor, and the general goals of academic freedom are maintained. Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in terms which are supportive of the learning process, creating an environment in which students and faculty may learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losing their identities, and to develop an understanding of the community in which they live. Student conduct which disrupts the learning process will not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from class.

4 Academic Integrity In accordance with the CSU Channel Islands policy on academic dishonesty, students in this course who submit the work of others as their own (plagiarize), cheat on tests and examinations, help other students cheat or plagiarize, or commit other acts of academic dishonesty will receive appropriate academic penalties, up to and including failing the course. Students with Disabilities Upon identifying themselves to the instructor and the University, students with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodation for learning and evaluation. For more information, contact Terri Goldstein, Disability Accommodation Coordinator, ext ALWAYS BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK AND A CALCULATOR TO CLASS!!!!!!! Lecture Outline: NOTE: This schedule is tentative and will be modified whenever developments indicate that a change is desirable. All changes to the syllabus will be announced on Blackboard. In addition, every effort will be made to announce changes to the syllabus in class. Week. Date Topic 1 Aug 31 Introduction, Diagnostic, Review Sep 2 Understanding Financial Statements Chapter 1: An Overview Chapter 2: The Balance Sheet 2 7 Class meets in Library Chapter 3: Income Statement Chapter 4: Statement of Cash Flows 9 Chapter 5: Analysis of Financial Statements Appendix A: Financial Reporting Quality 3 14 Foundations Analysis Cost Management Chapter 1: An Overview Group Case One Due 16 Chapter 3: Basic Cost Concepts Last Day to Drop Friday Sept 17 th 4 21 EXAM ONE 23 Chapter 16: Total Quality Management (pages ) 5 28 Chapter 4: Job Order Costing 30 Chapter 5: Activity-Based Costing 6 Oct 5 Chapter 5 Group Case Two Due 7 Class meets in Library Chapter 6: Cost Estimation 7 12 Chapter 6 Individual Project One Due Regression

5 14 Chapter 12: Cost Allocation 8 19 Class meets in Library Chapter No Class 9 26 EXAM TWO Individual Project Two Due Cost Allocation Using Solver 28 Chapter 7: Cost-Volume-Profit Last Day to Withdraw Friday October 29 th 10 Nov 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 8: Master Budget Group Case Three Due 4 Chapter 8 Chapter 13: Flexible Budget 11 9 Chapter 14: Factory Overhead Individual Project Three Due CVP Excel Project 11 Chapter 9: Relevant Costs Chapter 15: Productivity, Marketing Effectiveness, and Strategic Profitability Analysis 18 Chapter EXAM THREE Group Case Four Due 25 Thanksgiving Chapter Seventeen Dec 2 Book Presentations 15 7 Chapter Eighteen Individual Project Four Due Problem Book Presentations FINAL EXAMINATION Dec 14 th 10:30-12:30