Syllabus for ACC-202
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
Intermediate Accounting II is the second of a two-course sequence in financial accounting. Accounting methods and procedures under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) will be covered in detail. Topics covered include investments, current liabilities and contingencies, bonds and long-term notes, leases, accounting for income taxes, pensions, shareholders’ equity, earnings per share, share-based compensation, accounting errors, and the statement of cash flows. This course is essential for students who wish to pursue a major in accounting.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. To purchase course materials, please visit the University's textbook supplier.
ISBN-13: 978-0078025839
Intermediate Accounting II is a three-credit online course, consisting of six (6) modules. Modules include topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.
For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums, complete written assignments, and take two proctored examinations—a midterm and a final. See below for more details.
Consult the Course Calendar for assignment due dates.
One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in this document.
Intermediate Accounting II requires you to participate in six graded online discussion activities, in addition to an ungraded "Introductions" forum in Module 1.
Communication with the mentor and among fellow students is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online discussions involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a discussion topic and subsequent comments on classmates' responses. Meaningful participation is relevant to the content, adds value, and advances the discussion. Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-adding participation. Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a classmate, the reading, or your mentor, state and support your agreement or disagreement. You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation. Responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, professional, and respectful.
For posting guidelines and help with discussion forums, please see the Student Handbook located within the General Information page of the course Web site.
You are required to complete six written assignments. The written assignments consist mostly of exercises and problems taken from the end of each chapter in the textbook. You are to submit your answers to these exercises and problems to your mentor for correction and grading. When preparing the assignments, please identify each exercise and problem clearly by textbook chapter and exercise or problem number, with the exercises first followed by the problems. To receive full credit for your answers, you must show all work and include complete solutions.
It is recommended to use Microsoft Word or Excel to prepare your written assignments. Include your name at the top of the paper, as well as the course name and code and the semester and year in which you are enrolled.
For help regarding preparing and submitting assignments, see the Student Handbook located within the General Information page of the course Web site.
You are required to take two proctored online examinations: a midterm exam and a final exam. Both exams require that you use the University’s Online Proctor Service (OPS). Please refer to the "Examinations and Proctors" section of the Online Student Handbook (see General Information area of the course Web site) for further information about scheduling and taking online exams and for all exam policies and procedures. You are strongly advised to schedule your exam within the first week of the semester.
Online exams are administered through the course Web site. Consult the Course Calendar for the official dates of exam weeks.
You are required to take a proctored online midterm examination during Week 7 of the semester. The midterm exam covers all material assigned in modules 1-3 of the course. The exam is two and a half hours long and consists of multiple-choice questions, short essays, and problems similar to those on the written assignments. The Midterm Exam Study Guide is available under the Examinations section of the course site to help you prepare for the exam. Scientific, graphing or financial calculator allowed (no phones or tablets); scratch paper allowed.
The final is a closed-book, proctored online exam. It is two and half hours long and covers all material assigned in modules 4-6 of the course. The final consists of multiple-choice questions, short essays, and problems similar to those on the written assignments. The Final Exam Study Guide is available under the Examinations section of the course site to help you prepare for the exam. Scientific, graphing or financial calculator allowed (no phones or tablets); scratch paper allowed.
You are on your honor not to cheat during an exam. Cheating means:
If there is evidence that you have cheated or plagiarized in an exam, the exam will be declared invalid, and you will fail the course.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
A | = | 93–100 | C+ | = | 78–79 | |
A– | = | 90–92 | C | = | 73–77 | |
B+ | = | 88–89 | C– | = | 70–72 | |
B | = | 83–87 | D | = | 60–69 | |
B– | = | 80–82 | F | = | Below 60 |
To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or better (for an area of study course) or D or better (for a non-area of study course), based on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings, etc.).
To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:
Consider the following study tips for success:
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