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UIUC Fa 2001 Accy403 (MSBA) Overview. Purpose & learning objectives Format Workload, class preparation and grades Communication Next class. Purpose & learning objectives. Use of accounting for managerial reporting and planning and control decisions
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UIUC Fa 2001 Accy403 (MSBA) Overview • Purpose & learning objectives • Format • Workload, class preparation and grades • Communication • Next class
Purpose & learning objectives • Use of accounting for managerial reporting and planning and control decisions • Understanding reporting needs and regulations • Understanding the financial accounting system • Understanding the financial reporting system • Understanding cost behavior • Making decisions based on accounting numbers • Designing the accounting system • Using the accounting system to control decentralized or delegated decision making behavior.
Format • Discovery learning • Read before class (chapter or part of chapter) • Work problems • Bring solutions to class • Discuss solutions in class • Work on a new problem in class (in groups).
Workload, class preparation and grades • Homework: 12 of 15 assignments 120 • Class participation 50 • 2 Midterm Exams (125 each) 250 • Final Project 80 • Total 500 • No late assignment, no makeup exam. • Always bring 2 copies of homework to class. • Final grades are assigned based on class rank.
Communication • Office: 225 E, David Kinley Hall • E-mail: doogar@uiuc.edu • Phone: 244-8083 • Office hours: 1:00 – 2:30 Tu, Th or call me. • TAs: Jessica Lambe and Carrie Roesner • TA Office hours: TBA
Next class • Read BFH Ch 1. • Understand how the financial reporting regulations work in the US • Do assignment 1 which requires you to describe the financial reporting regulatory system in your country (or some other country you are familiar with).