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BUS 122A ORIENTATION. Welcome – who I am, why I teach Orientation – practical vs. theoretical Demographics – majors, etc. Enrollment: Class size will be limited to the number of seats; will take roll before break and again at 8:30; no shows will be dropped, including those on add list.
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BUS 122A ORIENTATION • Welcome – who I am, why I teach • Orientation – practical vs. theoretical • Demographics – majors, etc. • Enrollment: Class size will be limited to the number of seats; will take roll before break and again at 8:30; no shows will be dropped, including those on add list. • Adds: After break; will use lotto; you must attend all classes to be considered; you must provide proof that you passed all the pre-req’s. • (Bus 20, 100W)
COURSE DESCRIPTION • Examine the nature, objectives and procedures of good cost accounting and cost management techniques and how they apply to: Product and service costing Decision making Cost planning and controls
COURSE DESCRIPTION • Objectives: Review various cost accounting systems Learn best practices Interpret results of operating activities Improve performance of operations
COURSE DESCRIPTION Examine the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 on Corporations • Impact on cost accounting control systems • Impact on corporate responsibility • Cost/Benefit of implementation • Pro and Cons of effects
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS • Prefer practical application to theory • Want good education vs. just a good grade • Not afraid to speak out in class • Practice ethical behavior • Practice professional business behavior • Want to improve written and oral skills • Interested in the greater business context including all Stakeholders
DON’T TAKE THIS CLASS IF: • You like to miss class • You are frequently late to class • You cheat on exams or plagiarize papers • You don’t like giving oral presentations • You don’t like to participate in class discussions • You are just looking for an easy grade
Professional Behavior • No food in class (water ok) • Turn off cell phones • Leave class room neat and clean • Arrive on time/don’t leave early • Attend class regularly • Call or email me in advance if you need to do any of the above
COURSE OVERVIEW • Hand out one page short syllabus • Review syllabus in detail • Students must down load complete syllabus from my web page; look for updates • www.cob.sjsu.edu/devinc_w/index.htm
TAKE ROLL • Enrolled Students • Sign-up Sheets
COURSE STRATEGY • Participate in class • Read chapter before lecture • Do homework • Ask questions • Use study guide, tutorial center, groups • Use my office hours