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ACCT-140: Managerial Accounting

Instructor Name and Communication Options

Instructor Name: John St.Hilaire

Preferred Email Method: Canvas Inbox

Secondary Email Method: 

Phone(s):802-598-7073

 

Course Description and Prerequisites

Managerial accounting focuses on the needs of management for accounting information to make informed decisions in the internal operations of a company. Topics include decision-making, accounting for planning and control, cost-volume-profit relationships, and budgeting.

Prerequisite: ACCT-130

 

Student-Centered Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Analyze fundamental cost behavior and cost systems to identify optimized operation
  • Propose basic costing solutions by applying costing methods to financial data
  • Evaluate performance measures
  • Articulate the role and purpose of managerial accounting, including the relevant ethical issues
  • Apply cost information to support managers in their decision-making process.

 

Textbook(s) and Technology Requirements

Required Texts

Wild, J., Shaw, K.  (2019). Financial & Managerial Accounting: Information For Decisions (8th edition with Connect) ISBN: 9781260581195. 

You can access the book and Connect software at the Champlain College Campus Store. You will have the option to purchase the access to Connect which comes with the eText. Your other option is to purchase the hard copy textbook with the Connect access code.

Please note, if you purchased the book and Connect software license for your use in ACCT-130, you can continue to use that license in ACCT-140.  The license is good for 18 months.

Technology Requirements

We will be utilizing the Connect program for all concept based assignments. For Connect technical assistance please review the resources in the Course Overview module and/or call McGraw-Hill at 1-800-331-5094.

 

Topic Outline

  • Week 1: Cost Classification
  • Week 2: Job Order and Process Costing Cost Systems
  • Week 3: Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
  • Week 4: Activity-Based Costing and Variable Cost Systems
  • Week 5: Budget Process
  • Week 6: Variance Analysis and Performance Evaluation
  • Week 7: Decision-Making for Short and Long-Term Projects

 

Methods of Assessment

Your final grade will be determined based on:

Graded Elements Percentage
Discussions 35%
Midterm Exam 15%
Final Exam 15%
Connect Assignments 35%
Total 100%
Extra Credit: IDEA Survey 1%

Discussions

Weekly discussions are an integral part of learning at Champlain College and represent a significant portion of a student's overall grade. In order to be successful, students should:

  1. Post a thorough, well-crafted initial response that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the prompt by the due date.
  2. Engage substantively throughout the discussion period by responding to others with questions or comments that demonstrate interest, build upon the ideas of others, and encourage elaboration. 
  3. Apply and integrate concepts from this course as well as from quality resources including journals, websites, readings from another class, relevant work or life experience, etc.
  4. Demonstrate attention to style, structure, grammar, etiquette, and proper citation of references to maintain academic integrity.

Discussion grades are determined using the rubric below. The descriptions show what exemplary work looks like for each aspect of an overall discussion.

Discussion Rubric
Criteria Description Max Points
Application Explicitly and thoroughly explains, applies, and integrates a) concepts from this or other courses, b) outside resources or research, c) life experiences, and/or d) processes used to solve problems. 30 pts
Critical Thinking Clearly articulates a desire to a) reflect, b) explore possibility, c) recognize ambiguity, d) question assumptions, and/or e) search for logical relationships among ideas. Selects, analyzes, and synthesizes relevant information to demonstrate original thinking. 30 pts
Collaboration Fosters collaborative learning while a) problem-solving, b) respectfully challenging others, and/or c) expanding thinking through responses and reflection with other learners throughout the week. Builds on classmate and instructor contributions to deepen the conversation. 30 pts
Presentation Demonstrates attention to APA/MLA style and structure, adheres to rules of grammar and etiquette, and properly cites references to literature and course materials. 10 pts
Total Points: 100

 

Assignments

In addition to weekly discussions, students will complete weekly Connect assignments online.

 

Student Resources & Policies

Academic Honesty Policy

Champlain College students are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the College’s policy for Academic Honesty. Academic honesty entails creating original assignments, using your own words, and when using the words and ideas of others, documenting those sources using the method specified in this course. Please consult with your instructor if you are in doubt. Violations of the policy could result in a grade of F on the assignment or in the course as well as dismissal from the College.

 

Grading Policies

CCO Grading Policy

Grading Scale

 

Student Resources
Accessibility and Accommodations Champ Support
Bookstore Library Resources
Canvas Support Online Tutoring (Smarthinking)
Career Services Student Accounts

 

Course Summary:

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