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

2. 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

3. Contact info:
AIM: William Hahn 1946(sign up for AIM at
Office Hours: Wed, 7 to 9 pm
When ing, include course number & section—write using business format (spelling, grammar, paragraphing)

4. 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

5. Introduction To Course
So, Why Study Accounting?

6. Accounting Information Used by Managers
AC301 Unit 1

7. Text for AC113
Title: Survey of Accounting Author(s): Carl S. Warren ISBN: URL:

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

9. Textbook Website View

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Poll for Flexible Seminar

20. Questions?