Accounting For Non-Accounting Majors AC 113 Unit One Seminar Course Introduction Accounting For Non-Accounting Majors AC 113 Unit One Seminar

Course Outline Introduction Course Flow and Expectations 1.11 Course Outline Introduction Course Flow and Expectations Text Course Schedule and Policies as per syllabus Evaluation as per syllabus Kaplan Course Delivery Approach Weekly Seminars Discussions Unit Assignments Evaluation Types Weekly Quizzes Final Exam Writing Assignments Discussions and Weekly Assignments

Contact info: Email:Wihahn@kaplan.edu AIM: William Hahn 1946(sign up for AIM at http://www.aim.com) Office Hours: Wed, 7 to 9 pm When emailing, include course number & section—write using business format (spelling, grammar, paragraphing)

1.11 Bill Hahn CPA and DBA Teach primarily accounting and strategic management Work Experience: 4 years Public Accounting—Ernst and Young 20 years banking—CFO and COO—NASDQ traded companies 8 years teaching—College of St. Joseph Vermont 10 years at Southeastern University Education: BS, Ball State University MBA, University of Toledo DBA, Nova Southeastern University In addition: Publish in trade and academic journals Enjoy: Golf, Reading, Writing, Ohio State Football

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Text for AC113 Title: Survey of Accounting Author(s): Carl S. Warren ISBN: 978-0-538-74909-1 URL: http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=9780538749091&discipline_number=400&token=5967AA1CC88769FFBC03F74F1E1FB8849926D50C22C92F0B7968EB34C215D8A56769D7AEED3D3FF63193E506189C26D0  

Textbook Website Has practice quizzes for each chapter Has flash cards for key terms Templates available for assignments Also has a practice final exam

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Your Syllabus is the greatest tool for our class! Discussion Board Requirements Grade Point Distribution Late Policy Extenuating Circumstances Grading Scale Grading Rubrics

Discussion Board Grading Quality (40%) of your post will be measured on the following criteria: All assigned discussion questions were answered completely Posts were on topic and unique in content All posts demonstrated analysis of the topic Participation Guidelines (30%) will be measured on the following criteria: Initial post no later than Saturday, midnight EST Posts made to each discussion question on at least 3 different days The original post to be no less than 100 words

Discussion Board Grading Clarity and Organization of Writing (20%) of your post will be measured on the following criteria:  Posts were organized and logical No spelling or grammatical errors References were used and cited properly Professional & Netiquette (10%) in your post will be measured on the following criteria:  Respect and consideration toward peers/instructors Appropriate language Professional use of abbreviations and acronyms

GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE EVALUATION   AC113                                 Assessments Number Points each Total Points Discussions 8 25 200 Assignments 1@ 8@ 30 45 390 Review 20 160 Final Exam 1 Writing Assignment 50   1000 Points

Late Policy Located in Syllabus Extenuating Circumstances Up to 1 week late 20% point reduction 1 to 2 weeks late 30% deduction in points No work will be accepted more than two (2) weeks after the due date. Extenuating Circumstances Computer issues are NOT extenuating I Do NOT accept late DB postings No late work accepted after end of Unit 9

Quiz– ONE SHOT ONLY! Quizzes can only be taken ONE time! You will view your grade & items incorrect in gradebook IMMEDIATELY!!! Allocate plenty of TIME for each quiz You will have 2 hours to take the weekly quiz—once you start, you must finish in one sitting Pool of questions- I will give you hints on questions at the end of each seminar

Final Exam Unlimited access Open beginning of Unit 10 Worth 200 points Questions come from Review “Pools” Discuss in Unit 9 Seminar-if time permitting

Assignments Due last day of academic week: Units 2 through 9 Worth 45 points each Submit to drop box Graded within 1 week of due date (if submitted on time) Templates in Doc Sharing Save Time Guide to Correct Answer

Writing Assignment Unit 10 Worth 50 points Introduced in Unit 9 IMPORTANT: Due Sunday of Unit 10 NO EXCEPTIONS! No late submission of Writing Assignment Submit to Dropbox

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