ACCT 201B / CRN #74796
Instructor: Kerry Bailey, CPA, MBA
Welcome to Managerial Accounting! My name is Kerry Bailey, and I am the instructor for this online section. Managerial Accounting builds on the concepts and skills you learned in Financial Accounting and allows us to move into projecting the future. It is a fun adventure, and I am delighted you have chosen to join me!
Please carefully read this welcome letter and the course syllabus. They will give you a good idea of the course requirements and what it takes to be successful in this class.
Contact Information
Email Address: kerry_bailey@cuesta.edu or through the Inbox in Canvas
Office Hours: Office hours are a time I am dedicated to being available to answer questions related to course materials or help with homework. My office hours are Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:00 or by appointment on Zoom. I will post the link and password for each office hour in the Announcements section of Canvas.
Please note that the Remind app is the fastest way to reach me. If you have a smartphone and you want to receive text notifications, text @acct201bf to 81010. Or if you would like to receive push notifications, download the app and search for class @acct201bf. If you don't want to use a phone, you may access Remind at remind.comLinks to an external site. The class code is @acct201bf.
I will generally respond within 24 hours. During weekends or those times in the semester when things are really, really busy the turnaround time may be 48 hours. I typically check my email at various intervals between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Mandatory Proctored Final Exam: The final exam is mandatory and proctored and worth 20% of your grade. It will be multiple-choice, approximately 80 questions and cumulative, with emphasis placed on the last three chapters of the term. You will have 120 minutes to complete the exam and some questions will require you to make calculations. The proctoring is done via an online proctoring service called Proctorio. Proctorio is online, so there is no need to leave your home; however, you will need access to a webcam on your computer and your student ID or driver’s license. You can find out more about ProctorioLinks to an external site. at their website.
If you fail to take the mandatory final exam or do not earn a grade of at least 60% on the final exam, you will receive an automatic “F” in the course even if you have earned a passing grade through completion of all assignments and exams in the course.
Computer and Class Requirements
This online course will be using the web-based learning management system Canvas along with the McGraw-Hill web-based course materials. You must have:
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- Access to a computer
- An email account
- A reliable internet connection
- An understanding of the basic concepts of email, web navigation and online communication
- A webcam or access to a computer with a webcam for the final exam
- Access to Zoom for optional on-line review and study sessions
Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome. Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specificationsLinks to an external site..
IS an ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU?
First, go to the Online Readiness ResourcesLinks to an external site. to take a "self-assessment” using various tutorials. There are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. (If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section if there is one available.)
Course Environment: Canvas provides the framework for the course including video lectures of instructor PowerPoint presentations, discussion forums, student files, the tools to receive and send course materials , and a grade book. Using the communication tools within Canvas you can communicate via e-mail and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the Discussion Threads. Each chapter will be set-up as a Module in Canvas. The module will contain links to the work you are expected to complete for the chapter and information about due dates and point value for the assignments. Each class week begins on Monday with assignments typically due the following Sunday.
McGraw-Hill Connect provides the electronic book, homework assignments, and quizzes, midterms, and the final exam. McGraw Hill integrates with Canvas, and you should access your McGraw-Hill assignments via the Canvas links.
Online Learning: If you have never taken a fully online class or if this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself and ask for help when you need it. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more, on this course as you would in a course that meets face to face. Much of your time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, discussing and problem-solving required. This course requires a lot of time. Expect to dedicate a minimum of 8-12 hours per week on coursework.
Textbook and Materials
- Required Text: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Information for Decisions (8th edition.) Wild and Shaw published by McGraw Hill.
Our class is part of the inclusive access program, and we use the same textbook in this class as is used for Financial Accounting. If you have Connect Access already from a Financial Accounting course (ACCT 201A) taken last semester, you have inclusive access and do not need to buy a text for the class. You may access Connect through the McGraw-Hill link on our course page. If you took Financial Accounting before Spring 2020, you will need to work with McGraw-Hill directly.
Although not required, you may find the Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel) useful for the class project: Microsoft Office for Free (including word and PowerPoint)Links to an external site.
Course Opening
Prior to August 17, 2020, the Monday classes start , you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting and log in procedures for the Canvas course. You can access Canvas by logging into MyCuesta, then clicking on the Resources Tab, then clicking on Canvas in the Online Learning Channel, or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar. Do not bookmark / favorite the Canvas site after your login, or you will get an error message next time you try to log in. You must access the Canvas log in directly.
If you are not familiar with logging into Canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide.Links to an external site. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed on where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction on the course home page.
If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas after August 10 and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address: support@my.cuesta.edu.
Course Description & Student Learning Outcomes
This class is an online 4 unit college level managerial accounting course where, over 18 weeks, we explore managerial accounting concepts and principles along with the applications of accounting for making business decisions. You will learn how managers use accounting information to help companies make operational plans and decisions, to monitor the outcomes of those decisions, and to adjust operations as needed to control costs and pursue profits.
Together, we investigate the ways costs behave, and you will become familiar with the tools to analyze and report on costs, prepare budgets, and assess performance. We will also take some time to consider corporate social responsibility, opportunities for fraud, and employee motivation and behavior.
The course includes lots of opportunities for practice through homework and class problems, use of discussion forums to talk about and share ideas regarding what you are learning, and a team project that lets you apply what you have learned to your very own company.
Advised prerequisites are ENGL 156, MATH 123, and ACCT 201A/BUS 201A (Financial Accounting).
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting terminology, procedures, and functions within a business.
- Prepare accounting information for internal and external users using various costing models.
- Analyze financial data to form business decisions for planning, directing, and controlling a business.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication. This includes demonstrating professional and ethical behaviors and using technology effectively.
Technical Support
Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680 or click on the help button on the Canvas Navigation bar to report a problem. If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser. For CONNECT issues, contact McGraw-Hill tech supportLinks to an external site. at 800-331-5094 or by email/chat.
If the Cuesta server goes down or the power is out, Canvas will also be down, and you will not be able to access your online course. When this happens, you should email me from your student or personal email for more information or instructions. This has happened from time to time, so do not panic, and notify me during the power outage so that I have a date/time stamp. Cuesta occasionally announces power outages or upgrades to the campus computer systems. These will be announced in advance in Canvas or on My Cuesta. In this case, you will need to plan ahead with your submission of assignments. Regular review of Announcements in Canvas will help prevent this problem.
Accommodations:
This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind.
We all learn in different ways. I try hard to present the course materials in a manner that is accessible to all learners as all students with disabilities are guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. Cuesta College Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) “promotes the full participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of their post-secondary education”. DSPS can help you with access to support services such as disability testing and priority registration.
DSPS can also provide:
- Adaptive equipment to amplify sounds, CCTV to magnify reading materials, keyboards and more.
- Alternate formats such as brailled books and handouts, e-text screen readers, enlarged print, and audio books.
- Assistive technology and assessment including a computer lab with assistive programs.
- Classroom and instructional support including note taking by peers, digital recorders and smart-pens, preferential seating and adaptive furniture placement, ASL interpreters and more.
- Testing Services such as proctored tests/quizzes with extended time, screen readers, a scribe to assist in handwriting test answers and filling out Scrantons, and a distraction reduced testing environment.
- Learning Disability Assessment to determine if you have a learning disability, discover your abilities and strengths, and determine your limitations and the accommodations to help you succeed.
To access DSPS services visit the DSPS website, call them at 805-546-3148 (SLO campus) or 805-591-6215 (North County campus). DSPS also offers Zoom drop-in sessions Monday through Thursday. The drop-in sessions may be accessed from the DSPS website.
College & Course Policies:
Participation: The quality of your contributions to the discussion and class project affects your overall grade in class. If for some reason you cannot participate in class, you must communicate with me via e-mail to discuss the situation. In addition, any absence from the course with failure to notify the instructor by email for two weeks or more may result in you being dropped from the class.
Add/drop policy: Please also review Cuesta’s add and drop policies.
Waitlist policy: Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedures and instructionsLinks to an external site..
Regular Effective Contact policy: Regular and effective instructor contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated discussions, regular announcements to students, timely and effective feedback on student assignments, email, phone, or messaging to individuals and available office/contact hours. I normally grade assignments within one week of the due date.
Academic Honesty Policy: All students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of Conduct. Cheating reflects your integrity and character. Please follow Cuesta’s high ethical standards, and be an example to others. Cheating will result in an “F” course grade for you and any other students involved as well as subsequent discipline according to Cuesta policy. Cheating is:
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- Sharing answers with another student to complete assignments or exams
- Submitting someone else’s files or work as your own
- Submitting either your assignments or another student’s files from a previous semester
- Helping someone or receiving help on an exam
- Getting someone else to take your exams
Authenticating student identity will be conducted by using the Canvas Learning Management System. Canvas requires each student to log into the program using a secure login and password. Be sure you maintain awareness of and follow Cuesta’s Campus PoliciesLinks to an external site. and the Student Conduct Code and Technology AgreementLinks to an external site..
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