Course Policies and Syllabus

Course Number: ACG2021 Principles of Financial Accounting Summer B 2015 Sec VB

Instructor:

Jerold K. Braun, CPA, MBA

Daytona Campus, Building 200, Room 430
Phone: (386) 506-3609
Email: braunj@daytonastate.edu
Office Hours: Monday 9:00 AM Noon
Tuesday 9:00 AM Noon

Department Home Page

http://www.daytonastate.edu/CampusDirectory/deptInfo.jsp?dept=BUS
Faculty Web Page
http://www.daytonastate.edu/CampusDirectory/empInfo.jsp?id=1043015937189669
COURSE DESCRIPTION: ACG2021 is an introductory accounting course that allows the
student to proceed through many topics in financial accounting using both a theoretical and
practical approach.
REQUIRED TEXT: ISBN-13 9780077525262 Principles of Financial Accounting (Wild, Shaw and
Chiappetta) 21st. Edition McGraw-Hill

Access to computer with Internet at least five days a week. If you do not have high speed
access to the Internet, the College has computers with this capability.
You will also need Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Word for assignments. These programs

are also available at all Daytona State College Campuses.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLASS FORMAT & SKILLS..........................................................................................................3

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES.............................................................................................3
LEARNING METHODOLOGY........................................................................................................4
COURSE EVALUATION.................................................................................................................4
Grading Criteria.............................................................................................................................4
Graded Group Discussion............................................................................................................4
Financial Statement Project.........................................................................................................5
Homework Portfolio Project.........................................................................................................6
Exams.............................................................................................................................................6
INCOMPLETE POLICY..................................................................................................................6
CLASSROOM PROTOCOLS AND POLICIES..............................................................................6
ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOLS........................................................................................................8
STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES..................................................................................9
WITHDRAWAL POLICY...............................................................................................................10
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ...............................................................................................11
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES.............................................................................................11
VETERANS...................................................................................................................................12
CAMPUS SAFETY .......................................................................................................................12
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE......................................................................................12
ONLINE COURSE MAP...............................................................................................................13
SUMMER 2015 SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES........................................14
CONTACTING YOUR INSTRUCTOR..........................................................................................15

*******SEE PAGE 14 FOR SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES*****

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CLASS FORMAT & REQUIRED SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE:

Taking a course with any element of distance learning is somewhat different from your typical
classroom experience. Our online classroom provides you with the various tools by which to
meet the course objectives including practice quizzes, tutorials, and discussion forums where
you can ask questions. Please take advantage of all that our online classroom has to offer.
Make sure you visit our online classroom several times a week, read all posts, work through
the chapter content, and ask questions. Our online classroom is provided and serviced by
Florida Online
http://online.daytonastate.edu
As in any accounting class it is extremely important to read text assignments before
beginning the work in a chapter or learning unit. As in most classes you will have time
constraints under which work must be completed. It is very important to keep up with the
class both to successfully complete the course and out of courtesy to other learners.
Remember, your participation and contributions help other learners!
This course requires using a calculator, basic business math skills, and ability to do online
research. Computer skills required are general knowledge of word processing and
spreadsheet software and ability to attach and upload documents.
You will proceed through the course chapter-by-chapter. There are many online learning tools
available to help you understand the material in each chapter, including practice quizzes,
videos, and power point presentations. After you have read the chapter, used all the learning
tools, reviewed the chapter material (it is usually necessary to read the chapter more than
once to master the material) and taken the practice quiz, you will take the GRADED EXAM.
After youve taken the graded exam, you will go on to the next chapter. During this process,
you will participate in a graded group discussion, complete a Financial Statement Project,
prepare a homework portfolio to demonstrate your application of the theory in this class.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of ACG2021 Student will be able to:
1. Apply generally accepted accounting principles by recording transaction, adjusting,
closing, and reversing entries for service and merchandising businesses.
2. Analyze accounting data to calculate asset, liability, and equity values for sole
proprietorships and corporations.
3. Identify sound measures of internal control
4. Construct financial statements and other reports for sole proprietorships and
corporations.
5. Integrate financial accounting concepts through case analysis and/or projects.
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LEARNING METHODOLOGY:
The instructor will guide the students in an interactive online learning environment and each
student is expected to follow this guidance to influence other classmates in a positive manner.
Individually and through teamwork, students will utilize all six levels of learning:
Knowledge Recall and memorization
Comprehension - ability to paraphrase and interpret information in ones own words
Application Use knowledge in a new situation
Analysis break down knowledge into parts and show interrelationship
Synthesis Bring together parts of knowledge together to form a whole
Evaluation Make judgements based on given criteria
COURSE EVALUATION:
Disclaimer: Teaching policies and regulations for this course are not open for discussion or
negotiation. This syllabus has been constructed to be as complete as possible but is by no
means a binding document. I reserve the right to alter policies, procedures, and the syllabus
as needed. Please visit our online classroom frequently and look for changes in the NEWS.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Overall grades will be determined based on the following criteria:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F

Definition
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Failure

Grade Point Value

4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0

COURSE GRADING
Graded Group Discussion (Student Learning Outcome 3)
Exams 12 @ 20 points each (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3)
Financial Statement Project (Student Learning Outcomes 2, 4,5)
Homework Portfolio Project (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5)

Point Range
450-500
400-449
350-399
300-349
0-299
TOTAL POINTS
100
240
60
100

TOTAL
500
GRADED GROUP DISCUSSION:
Your graded group discussion will consist of two parts. During PART 1 of the discussion, you
will present your research on the topic. Each student will submit ONE ORIGINAL POST
presenting his research and conclusion on the topic. This post will include citations for all
research. Citations should include live links to information gathered from online sources.
This part of your discussion can earn up to 50 points. ORIGINAL POSTS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED AFTER PART 1 OF THE DISCUSSION CLOSES OR BEFORE IT OPENS.
The second part of your graded group discussion will involve replying to TWO other students
posts. You will reply during PART 2 of the discussion. Your replies should show reflection
on the original post AND provide further research on the topic. Your replies should include
live links to information gathered from online sources. This part of your discussion can earn
up to 50 points (25 points per reply). REPLIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE OR AFTER
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PART 2 OF THE DISCUSSION.

Please review Discussion Topic and Group Discussion Grading Criteria carefully for the
specific discussion topic and how your discussion will be graded.

GROUP DISCUSSION TOPIC AND GRADING CRITERIA

Discussion Topic
Discuss the costs and benefits of internal control. You can approach this topic from a narrow
scope such as researching one element of internal control or a wide scope such as internal
control in a global environment. You can focus on a certain company or industry or internal
control in general. Hint: before you decide do some online research on internal control in
generalsomething might catch your eye and take you in a specific direction.

Group Discussion Grading Criteria

Part 1 Your original post will be graded for accuracy, professionalism, and timeliness. Part
1 will begin July 28 and end July 31. Posts not within this time frame will be automatically
removed from the discussion board. Your original post can earn up to 50 points. Part 1 posts
earning 40 50 points will be professional, well-researched, and properly cited. They will
contain at least THREE CITED SOURCES of information. The post should summarize and
integrate the three sources of information and the citations should be live links (if online
sources are used.) Posts earning between 30 39 will be professional, well-researched, and
properly cited. They will contain at least TWO SOURCES of information. The post should
summarize and integrate the two sources of information and the citations should be live links
(if online sources are used.) Posts earning below 30 will have only one source of information
and may fail to meet other requirements. DO NOT USE YOUR TEXTBOOK OR WIKIPEDIA AS
SOURCES FOR THIS DISCUSSION.
Part 2 Replies to TWO other posts will be graded for staying on topic, adding new
information, professionalism, and timeliness. Part 2 will begin August 1 and end August 4.
Posts not within this time frame will be automatically removed from the discussion board.
Your two replies can earn up to 50 points (25 points each.) Replies not containing additional
research will be penalized a minimum of 10 points. Posts earning between 20 and 25 points
will be professional, stay on topic, provide reflection/opinion, and contain at least ONE
SOURCE of information, complete with citation. Replies earning below 20 points will not meet
the above criteria.
You are required to read ALL POSTS from other students during Part 1 and Part 2. This means
you must be online frequently during the graded group discussion. Please do not wait until
the last few days to read posts. The purpose of a group discussion is to build upon posts
with more information and learn from other students.
PLEASE ONLY POST THREE TIMES. Your posts should be well-researched and add value to
the discussions. They should draw information from multiple sources and these sources
should be cited. YOU MUST READ ALL POSTS FROM OTHER STUDENTS. If you do not, you
will receive a penalty of 10 points.
Your Group Discussion counts for 20% of your grade in the course and it is possible to earn
up to 100 points on this assignment.Early or late posts will not receive credit. There is no
makeup work for this assignment.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT PROJECT

The Financial Statement Project covers Chapters 1, 2, & 3 of your textbook. You will be able to
begin this project as soon as youve completed Chapter 3 (early in the course.) Print out a
copy of the Financial Statement Project (located under content) and keep it handy as you
proceed through Chapters 1, 2 and 3. Your financial statement project will be graded for
accuracy and professionalism, It must be prepared in either Microsoft Word or Microsoft
Excel and saved in one file. It should be uploaded to Dropbox on or before the due date in
your syllabus. Your financial statement project is worth 60 points. Late financial statement
projects will be penalized 10 points. Professionalism involves formatting so your financial
statement looks and reads like it has been prepared by an accountant. There is a
demonstration problem at the end of Chapter 3. Use this format for your financial statement
project.
HOMEWORK PORTFOLIO PROJECT
There will be a Homework Portfolio that covers student learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, & 5 of this
course. The portfolio consists of several comprehensive problems. Print out a copy of the
Portfolio (located under content) and look at the problems. You will know when youve
covered the appropriate topics necessary to complete a problem. The portfolio should be
worked on as you proceed through the chapters. The problems should be done in Microsoft
Excel or Word and uploaded to Dropbox on or before the due date in your syllabus. ALL
PROBLEMS SHOULD BE SAVED IN ONE FILE AND THAT ONE FILE UPLOADED. Make sure
you save the file for your records. The Homework Portfolio is worth 100 points. The
Homework Portfolio will be graded for ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, and
PROFESSIONALISM. HOMEWORK PORTFOLIOS MUST BE UPLOADED TO DROPBOX ON OR
BEFORE THE DUE DATE. LATE PORTFOLIOS WIl BE PENALIZED 20 POINTS.
EXAMS:
There will be a 20-question, randomly selected, multiple choice Exam for each chapter. You
will have 90 minutes to complete each exam and one attempt. Exams will be available from
the first day of class so you can work ahead. But each exam will close out at a specific time
(see page 14 of this syllabus for the schedule) so you need to complete each exam according
to the schedule. It is up to you to manage your time in this course as there is a lot of material
to cover. Please make sure you have a reliable Internet connection, uninterrupted time, and
adequate preparation before attempting an exam. Once you start the exam, the clock will keep
running. If you are still working on the exam when time runs out, it will submit automatically
so pay attention to the time.
INCOMPLETE POLICY
An incomplete grade will only be given if the following criteria are met: 1. A request in writing
is submitted to the instructor prior to the last three weeks of class, 2. All assignments were
completed at that point in time, and 3. The student has a grade of C or higher at that point in
time.

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CLASSROOM PROTOCOLS AND POLICIES:

Protocols are the correct procedures for doing things. We need them for this class so that
everyone knows what is expected of them, and so that everyone plays by the same rules.
Teaching policies and regulations for this course are not open for discussion or negotiation.
This syllabus has been constructed to be as complete as possible but is by no means a
binding document. I reserve the right to alter policies, procedures, and the syllabus as
needed. Please check our online classroom regularly as any changes to the syllabus will be
posted there. Any changes to this syllabus will be posted in the NEWS in our online
classroom.
Online Classroom Expectations
The following ground rules will help your work in this course go smoothly. Please carefully
review these expectations and follow them.
1.

Academic integrity will be appraised according to the student academic behavior

standards outlined in the Daytona State College Student Handbook.

2.

Keep up with the reading. You have quite a few chapters, quizzes, discussion postings,
and homework assignments for this class. Students who keep up with the reading tend
to do much better in this kind of class than those who do not.

3.

Work with others. You are encouraged to form study groups (online and/or in person),
and participate in the Discussion Forum. Feel free to work together on the homework. I
have uploaded answers to end-of-chapter exercises and problems. They are located
under content. Use these as additional study tools.

3.

Do not ask for answers to EXAMS. There are practice quizzes available to help you learn
the material, and you may post regarding questions on the practice quizzes. If you work
through all the course content, read each chapter several times, and do the practice
quizzes, you will be prepared for the EXAMS.

4.

College Network Acceptable Use Policy: The purpose of this policy is to outline the
acceptable use of the network and resources provided by Daytona State College and to
establish a culture of openness, trust, and integrity. Please make yourself very aware of
this policy by clicking these two links:
http://www.daytonastate.edu/recreg/files/student_handbook.pdf (College Network, pages 4-5)
http://online.daytonastate.edu/docs/acceptable_use.pdf (Florida Online)
News, e-mail from your instructor, and discussion forums
When you sign into the classroom, check the class news on the front page. Important
announcements will appear there. Also, check your e-mail for messages from your instructor.
1.

Check the News, read all discussion posts and check your e-mail every time you sign in.
You should sign in at least five days a week.

2.

Be patient. When you post in our online classroom, expect an answer within 24 hours.
Do not send e-mails concerning course questions. Post your questions in our online
classroom. If your question is personal in nature (you are considering withdrawing from

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the course, etc.) you can send me an e-mail. You should have a reply within 24 hours.
3.

Be courteous and considerate. Being honest and expressing your position thoroughly is
very important, but being considerate of others online is just as important as in the
classroom.

4.

Make every effort to be clear. Online communication lacks the nonverbal cues that fill in
much of the meaning in face-to-face communication.

5.

Do not use ALL CAPS. This is considered shouting and the message is very hard to
read. Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation (you may want to compose in word
processing software then cut and paste the message into the discussion or e-mail).

6.

Break up large blocks of text into paragraphs and use a blank line between paragraphs.

7.

If you have a question regarding the course material, post the question in the Discussion
Forum under the appropriate topic. Other students will appreciate seeing the question
and your instructors answer. Students are encouraged to respond to other students
questions. Learning by teaching is a powerful tool. Please do not send your instructor email related to the course content. That is the purpose of the Discussion Forums. They
take the place of classroom discussion.

8.

Please keep all postings professional. Correct grammar and spelling are an important
part of the business environment. Review your comments before you post them. Write as
though you were sending the correspondence to an officer of your company.

Viruses
A virus can spell disaster. Your use of a reputable anti-virus program is a requirement for
participation in this course. Also, back up your files. Excuses such as My hard drive
crashed The Internet was down My printer is out of ink are today's equivalents of My
dog ate my homework. While these events do occur and are inconvenient when they do, they
are not valid reasons for failing to submit your work on time.
Technical Problems Involving the Course:
Falcon Online has a support page located at http://online.daytonastate.edu
This support page contains FAQs, tips, and contact information. If you cannot find an answer
to your question, you can e-mail your question to online@daytonastate.edu
You can also call the Falcon Online Help Desk (386-506-3849 or ext 3849 on campus). You can
use any of the local access Daytona State numbers and then dial Ext. 3849).
Students Using AOL:
Once you are connected to the Internet, minimize your AOL browser screen and click on your
Internet Explorer or Netscape icon to open a new browser. You can also use keyword
"smile4u" which will prevent AOL from logging you off due to inactivity. If you do not do one
of the above, you may be logged off when reading a long document or taking a quiz.
POP UP Blocker Information:
If you have a Pop Up Blocker on your web browser you need to disable it or it might interfere
with some of the functions of the course.
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ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOLS
1.
Completion dates for assignments can be found on this syllabus under Course
Schedule.
2.

The Graded Group Discussion will have an opening date and a closing date for each
part. Postings before or after these dates are automatically removed from the discussion
board. Please read the grading criteria and procedures for the Graded Group Discussion
carefully.

3.

Remember, each of the chapter exams must be completed before the due date. YOU are
the manager of your time.

4.

Please practice safe computing by having a virus detection program loaded on your
computer that checks for viruses on e-mail, attachments, documents, etc.

5.

Typing your full name at the top of the body of the e-mail or assignment is the same as
signing your name. Your name should also be at the top of any Word or Excel document
attached. Always put your course number, ACG2021, on the subject line of an e-mail and
your full name in the body of the message.

Student Rights & Responsibilities: See the Student Handbook. Daytona State College is
committed to providing you with quality instruction, guidance, and opportunities for academic
and career success by fostering academic excellence in a supportive and personalized
learning environment. Maintaining high standards of academic honesty and integrity in higher
education is a shared responsibility and an excellent foundation for assisting you in making
honorable and ethical contributions to the profession for which you are preparing. In order to
preserve academic excellence and integrity, the College expects you to know, understand, and
comply with the Academic Integrity Policy, which prohibits academic dishonesty in any form,
including, but not limited to, cheating and plagiarism. Grades conferred by instructors are
intended to be, and must be, accurate and true reflections of the coursework actually
produced and submitted by you.
All cases of suspected violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including academic
dishonesty, are reported to the Judicial Affairs Office for resolution.
Forms of Academic Dishonesty
Cheating- Cheating can be defined as: receiving or giving unauthorized assistance on
a quiz, test, exam, paper, or project or unauthorized use of materials to complete such;
collaborating with another person(s) without authorization on a quiz, test, exam, paper,
or project; taking a quiz, test, or exam for someone else or allowing someone else to
do the same for you.
Plagiarism -Plagiarism can be defined as: submitting work in which words, facts, or
ideas from another source are used without acknowledging that the material is
borrowed whether from a published or unpublished source. For specific information on
how to document information from other sources, students should check with their
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instructors, academic departments, or a recognized writing manual, such as the MLA

or APA.
Self-plagiarism -Recently the idea that students can plagiarize themselves has
surfaced. When students turn in the same assignment for two different classes, they
are self-plagiarizing. This rule also applies to sections of an assignment. Not only does
repurposing assignments deny students the opportunity to learn, but also it is not fair
according to the colleges standards. Because of this, self-plagiarizing is coined
double-dipping, which leads to devaluation of grades and therefore, a devaluation of
the College. Daytona State College prohibits self-plagiarism.
Online Academic Integrity Violations -These violations include, but are not limited to
the following: sharing your Falcon Online password, working on an assignment with
someone else when it is supposed to be done on your own, looking at someone elses
work while taking a quiz or exam, using a cell phone to share quiz or exam information,
revising a paper that was found on the Internet, or submitting a paper purchased form
a website.
Fabrication -Fabrication can be defined as: listing sources in a bibliography that one
did not actually use in a written assignment; presenting false, invented, or fictitious
data/evidence in a written assignment.
Other Academic Misconduct: Other Academic Misconduct might include, but is not
limited to:

In a testing situation, conduct, such as, looking at a classmate's test, talking to a

classmate, or leaving the classroom without the instructor's or proctor's
permission.
Obtaining help while taking online tests or quizzes in the form of another person
consultation, Googling for answers, texting, or using other social media.
Obtaining part or all of a test by theft/purchase, OR selling /giving part of all of a
test to someone else.
Soliciting someone to impersonate you online or in a classroom setting.
Entering an office or building for the purpose of changing a grade on a test,
assignment, or in a grade book or for the purpose of obtaining a test.
Altering or attempting to alter academic records of the College which relate to
grades; being an accessory to same.

Honor Pledge : I, as a member of the DSC community, pledge that I will neither give nor
receive unauthorized aid in my work nor will I present anothers work as my own, nor
will I tolerate anyone who does. For more information on academic integrity, view
Honor Code.
Please note that instructors use TurnItIn.com to assist in determining the originality of the
students work. For more information, see the TurnItIn website at
http://www.turnitin.com/static/index.html
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WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
The last day to withdraw from this course is July 28. Althought it is not necessary to have
approval from the instructor to withdraw from the course, you should discuss the situation
with the instructor. Many times the issue can be resolved with communication. You should
also check with the Financial Aid office to determine how this withdrawal might affect your
funding. If the decision has been made to withdraw, you should,
1. Go to FalconNet and login
2. Go to the Registration and Records Menu
3. Go to Class Registration and continue to the next page
4. Select the term you are registered for
5. Select the class you want to withdraw from and select the Drop button
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with Disabilities:

If you need academic accommodations, such as

private testing, interpreters, note takers, etc., you must give me a current letter from Disables
Student Services (DSS) that verifies that you need specific accommodations. Please make an
appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss the accommodations. See Daytona State
Website for student disabilities for more information http://www.daytonastate.edu/sds/ or
see Student Handbook (page 36)
http://www.daytonastate.edu/recreg/files/student_handbook.pdf.

ACCADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Academic Support Center: The Academic Support Center (ASC) assists students to achieve
their potential by providing the resources they need to become successful, independent
learners. ASC centers are available on all campuses providing academic support in the form
of tutoring, learning sessions, instructor assistance, supplemental instruction and various
workshops. For more information please go to http://www.daytonastate.edu/asc/ or email
ASC@DaytonaState.edu.
Writing Center: The Writing Center assists students, staff, and faculty to become better writers
through face-to-face or virtual consultations (up to 50 minutes) and workshops. As the hub for
writing at Daytona State, staff work with all writers at any stage of the writing processso
whether youre brainstorming ideas for a psychology paper or need a new perspective in the
revision of a letter, consider meeting with the staff at the Writing Center. Scheduling
appointments are recommended; call (386.506.3297) or visit the website
www.daytonastate.edu/cwc for more information.
Library Services: Daytona State Library Services offers many types of resources to support
research needs (or just your curiosity). These resources include everything from e- books to
online databases containing countless number of full-text newspapers, magazines and
scholarly journals. Many of the resources can be accessed from the web 24/7. A staff of very
helpful librarians is available for guidance to the best resources for any type of project. E-mail
the librarians, and/or call 386-506-3518, or check out the website for more information.
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Technical Support is available for Falcon mail, printing, web usage, Desire2Learn, and
more. Students may call 386-506-4AID (4243) or e-mail FalconAid@Daytonastate.edu.
Local access numbers for your area are:
Daytona
DeLand
Deltona
Flagler/Palm Coast
New Smyrna

(386) 506-4243
(386) 785-2000 ext. 4243
(386) 789-7241 ext. 4243
(386) 246-4800 ext.4243
(386) 423-6300 ext. 4243

Please check the days and times to contact the Student Helpdesk. Times may vary during
holidays and special circumstances.
Personalized assistance via walk-in may be obtained at the new FalconAid Student Help Desk
Kiosk located on the Daytona Campus in J. Griffin Greene, building 300, room 109. For days
and times, check out the Kiosk.

Veterans: If you are currently serving or have ever served in the U.S. Military, please feel
free to visit the Veterans Center in the Lenholt Student Center (Bldg. 130, room 124) for any
assistance or phone 386.506.3065.
Safety on Campus: Daytona State College has partnered with Rave Mobile
Safety to provide Rave Alert, an emergency alert system that can deliver text
and voice messages to your cell phone and voice messages to your home
phone, as well as email messages to your FalconMail account or personal email
account of your choosing. Daytona State College Rave Alert is also capable of
posting emergency messages to the College's official Facebook and Twitter
accounts and to the Falcon Central page. Check your FalconMail after you
register for information on accessing and updating your free Daytona State
College Rave Alert account. You can also visit
https://www.getrave.com/login/daytonastate. In addition, the first few weeks
of class you should note the door exits and stairwell locations in case of
emergency situations. For more information concerning campus safety, go to
http://www.daytonastate.edu/campus_safety/
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE
Time Management - Set a schedule for reading, studying, participating in the discussion
forum, and preparing for exams. Allow sufficient time for the comprehensive problems in your
homework portfolio. Stick to your schedule. Stay on task.
Work Through the Course Content - Make use of the resources that the publisher provides.
They will reinforce the student learning outcomes of the course. Take the practice quizzes
located under Quizzes. Some additional learning tools MAY be available on the publishers
web site. See your textbook for details.
Get Involved in Your Class - Form a study group, ask questions in our discussion forum, and
help other students.
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Go online OFTEN Make it a habit to check our classroom often. Read news, read all new
posts and keep informed about whats going on. Use the UNGRADED Discussion topics to
ask questions about course content or assignments.
Seek Assistance when Needed Daytona State College offers free tutoring for its students
through the Academic Support Center (ASC). There is an ASC on each campus. Since the
hours of operation vary with each Center, you should contact the ASC closest to you for their
hours of operation.
ONLINE COURSE MAP
Please take a few minutes to read about the many features of our online classroom. Using all
these features will help you succeed in the course! Access to each feature is easy. Just click
on the link.
CONTENT This is where youll find our Syllabus, your Financial Statement Project, and your
Homework Portfolio Project. You will also find learning tools provided by the publisher in the
content area Chapter outlines, glossary, PowerPoint presentations, and videos.) There are
also answers to all the exercises and problems in your textbook so you can practice applying
the concepts.
DISCUSSION FORUM The discussion forum takes the place of our classroom. Go here to
ask me questions, talk with other students, and get help with homework and other
assignments. Your GRADED GROUP DISCUSSION is also found here.
QUIZZES This is where to find your EXAMS. You will also find a practice quiz for each
chapter to help prepare you for the exams. You can only take each EXAM once. You can take
the practice quizzes as many times as you want.
DROPBOX Upload your Financial Statement Project and Homework Portfolio Project here.
GRADES Check your progress in the course. Only you can see your grades.
FAQ Frequently asked questions. Please read these.

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SUMMER B 2015 ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES

Note: The exams open on the first day of class and close out on specific dates
as we progress through the course content. See the schedule below for the
due dates of each test.
Note: There are NO makeup assignments for any of the work in this class.
Please make sure you follow the dates for the graded group discussion and get
your financial statement project and homework portfolio project uploaded by
the due date. Remember to manage your time.
PLEASE MARK ALL IMPORTANT DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR COMPLETING WORK ON TIME.
JULY 1 Class begins. Please introduce yourself in our Student Success Forum under
Introductions. This needs to be done the first time you sign in but no later than July 6.
Due Dates for Exams: Be sure to take the Exams on or before these dates.
July 6 Chapter 1 Exam
July 6 Chapter 2 Exam
July 13 Chapter 3 Exam
July 13 Chapter 4 Exam
July 20 Chapter 5 Exam
July 20 Chapter 6 Exam
July 27 Chapter 8 Exam
July 20 Chapter 9 Exam
August 3 Chapter 10 Exam
August 3 Chapter 11 Exam
August 10 Chapter 13 Exam
August 10 Chapter 14 Exam
Graded Group Discussion: Please review the grading criteria and procedures BEFORE
starting this assignment. You should do your research ahead of time so youll be ready to
post on the first day of Part 1.
PART 1: July 28 through July 31
PART 2: August 1 through August 4
MONDAY, July 20 Financial Statement Project Due Your Financial Statement Project MUST
be done in Microsoft Word or Excel and saved IN ONE FILE. The file should be uploaded to
dropbox on or before the due date.
TUESDAY, August 11 Homework Portfolio Due. Your HW Portfolio MUST be done in
Microsoft Word or Excel and saved IN ONE FILE. The file should be uploaded to dropbox on
or before the due date.
WEDNESDAY, August 12 @ Noon Last day to upload late financial statement projects and
late homework portfolio portfolios. Late financial statement projects are penalized 10 points
and late homework portfolio projects are penalized 20 points.
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No work will be accepted after WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 @ NOON.

Contacting Your Instructor
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING ANYTHING ON THIS SYLLABUS, PLEASE POST
YOUR QUESTIONS ONLINE IN THE SYLLABUS QUESTION FORUM.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON THE COURSE CONTENT OR ASSIGNMENTS, PLEASE POST
YOUR QUESTIONS ONLINE IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM UNDER THE APPROPRIATE TOPICS.
IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME ABOUT YOUR GRADE OR A PERSONAL ISSUE, CLICK ON
CLASSLIST, THEN SELECT MY NAME (Jerold K. Braun) PLEASE PUT YOUR COURSE
NUMBER (ACG2021) IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND YOUR FULL NAME IN THE BODY OF THE
MESSAGE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME BY PHONE.

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