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2015 Fall Syllabus
2015 Fall Syllabus
Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of
any dishonest, deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized means. Examples of cheating include, but are
not limited to, the following: using notes or aides or the help of other students on tests and
examinations in ways other than those expressly permitted by the instructor, plagiarism as defined
below, tampering with the grading procedures, copying verbatim another students assignments,
and collaborating with others on any assignment where such collaboration is expressly forbidden
by an instructor. Violation of this prohibition of collaboration shall be deemed an offense for the
person or persons collaborating on the work, in addition to the person submitting the work.
Plagiarism is defined as the act of taking the specific substance of another and offering it as ones
own without giving credit to the source. When sources are used, acknowledgement of the original
author or source must be made following standard scholarly practice.
Students who violate university standards of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary sanctions,
including failure in the course and suspension from the university. Since dishonesty in any form harms the
individual, other students and the university, policies on academic integrity are strictly enforced. Academic
dishonesty, in any form, when detected, will result in zero points on assignments or tests, and may result in an
F for the course plus additional University-level disciplinary action by Judicial Affairs. For additional
information, refer to the University policy in the current CSUF Catalog.
ASSESSMENT STATEMENT
The programs offered in Mihaylo College of Business and Economics (MCBE) at Cal State Fullerton are
designed to provide every student with the knowledge and skills essential for a successful career in business.
Since assessment plays a vital role in Mihaylo Colleges drive to offer the best, several assessment tools are
implemented to constantly evaluate our program as well as our students progress. Students, faculty, and
staff should expect to participate in MCBE assessment activities. In doing so, Mihaylo College is able to
measure its strengths and weaknesses, and continue to cultivate a climate of excellence in its students and
programs.
DROPS, WITHDRAWALS, AND INCOMPLETES
The University policy on drops will be followed. See the University Catalog for relevant procedures and
dates. A grade of I (incomplete) is appropriate only if circumstances beyond a students control force the
student to miss a significant portion of the latter part of a course.
UNIVERSITY POLICY ON FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Final examinations, if required by the instructor, will be given at times scheduled by the University. Once
established, the final examination scheduled may not be changed unless approved by department and
program chairs and the dean of the college. No make-up final examination will be given except for reason
of illness or other verified emergencies. The final exam for this class is scheduled for December 14th,
2015
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NOTICE TO STUDENTS
The safety of all students attending California State University Fullerton is of paramount
importance. During an emergency it is necessary for students to have a basic
understanding of their personal responsibilities and the Universitys emergency response
procedures. In the event of an emergency, please adhere to the following guidelines.
BEFORE AN EMERGENCY OCCURS
1.
Know the safe evacuation routes for your specific building and floor.
2.
Keep calm and do not run or panic. Your best chance of emerging from an emergency is with a
clear head.
2.
Evacuation is not always the safest course of action. If directed to evacuate, take all of your
belongings and proceed safely to the nearest evacuation route.
3.
Do not leave the area. Remember that faculty and other staff members need to be able to account
for your whereabouts.
4.
Do not re-enter building until informed it is safe by a building marshal or other campus authority.
5.
If directed to evacuate the campus, please follow the evacuation routes established by either
parking or police officers.
If an emergency disrupts normal campus operations or causes the University to close for a
prolonged period of time (more than three days), students are expected to complete the course
assignments listed on the syllabus as soon as it is reasonably possible to do so.
2.
Students can determine the University's operational status by checking the University's web site at
http://www.fullerton.edu, calling the University's hotline number at 657-278-4444, or tuning into
area radio and television stations. Students should assume that classes will be held unless they hear
or read an official closure announcement.
EMERGENCY CALLS
DIAL 9-1-1
All campus phones and cell phones on campus reach the University Police Department.
Non-emergency line: (657) 278-2515
24-hour recorded emergency information line: (657) 278-4444
Instructor
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Class
Class Time: M 7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Room No.: SGMH 2207
Section No.: 01
Required materials:
"Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis" by Blocher, Stout, Juras, and Cokins, 2013, 6th Edition,
Recommended:
Cases and Readings for use with Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis.
PREREQUISITES
Graduate student status and Accounting 510 or equivalent.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to cost management as a tool for business
strategy formulation and implementation. The main focus of the course is to familiarize students with ways
in which Accounting Information can be used to formulate, implement, and evaluate business strategy in a
global environment.
The topics covered will include cost concepts, terminology and ethics; product costing and inventory
valuation; activity based costing; cost behavior analysis and cost-volume-relationships; responsibility
accounting and standard cost systems; operational planning and control; and relevant costs and decision
analysis. At the end of the course you should have acquired a good understanding of the fundamental
principles and tools of management accounting in a variety of decision contexts.
COURSE CONDUCT: The course will be conducted in a manner that emphasizes class participation. You
are expected to have read the relevant chapter(s) from the textbook and attempted the Class-Work problems
before you come to each class meeting. Please note that relatively less time will be spent on formal class
lectures. The Class-Work problems will be the basis for class discussion. Class time will be spent
answering questions and working problems (see attached list).
CASE ASSIGNMENTS: Three cases are assigned. Each student will be required to submit a written
analysis on the day the case is to be discussed in class. Students should be prepared to participate in class
discussion of the case.
EXAMINATIONS: The examinations will consist of a combination of short questions and problems. The
final examination will be cumulative. Students are expected to be in attendance for every examination. If
you miss an examination due to a University excused absence, you must inform the instructor before the
examination (at the very least you should leave a message on my voice mail). Unexcused absences will
result in a grade of zero for a missed examination.
GRADES: As a general rule, you may assume that the grades will be assigned as follows:
Coverage
Date
Examination 1
100
Chs.3, 4, 5, & 6
9/28
Examination 2
100
Chs.8, 9, 11, 7
11/2
Final Exam
150
Cumulative
12 / 14
Case Analysis
100
Total:
450
Case Assignments:
I. Case 5-1 Blue Ridge Manufacturing
II. Case 9-4 The ALLTEL Pavilion
III. Case 14-1 Pet Groom & Clean
Chapter / Topic
Class-Work
Problems
Additional Problems
3-54,55,56
3- 58
4-31,33,35
4-44,45
5-32,39
5-41
6-37,38,39, 41
6-43,44,45
8-41,45,51,52
8-53,56
10/5
9-23,25,26,32,37
9-21,24,33
10/12
11-30,33,34,44,45
11-22,23
10/19
7-28,29,34,42
7-35,43
10/26
11/2
EXAM 2
Ch. 10 Strategy and the Master Budget
10-24,25,28
10-30,51
11/9
14-28,29,30,39
14-40,48
11/16
15-31,32,33,34
15-35,36
11/30
16-44,50
12/7
12/14
8/24
8/31
9/7
LABOR DAY
9/14
9/21
9/28
EXAM 1
11/23-29
FALL RECESS
* This is a tentative schedule and may be changed at the discretion of the instructor.
ACCT 511
Fall 2015 M 7-9:45 PM
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