AC202 (EX19) OK - Acctg Princ II

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This course has an Enrollment Confirmation Assignment (a quiz) that is due by 11:55 p.m. Central Standard Time on the FIRST Wednesday night of classes.  Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.  This assignment can be found under the Resources and Materials section on the left side of this page--(It is a quiz based on our syllabus so be sure to print that off and READ it...)

 

Textbooks

Wild, and Shaw. Fundamental Accounting Principles. 24th ed., United States:  McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2019. Packaged with Connect.

Connect is an online environment developed through the publisher with interactive exercises that correspond with the book. Access is required because homework is due through the Connect webpage.

There are two options available to purchase this textbook. Option 1 = Looseleaf Textbook and ebook and Connect Access; Option 2 = Ebook only through Connect Access  : 

Option 1) Loose leaf copy of the textbook, ebook and Connect access code ISBN 13: 9781260260724  (Recommended)

Option 2) 18 month access to eBook and Connect access code ISBN 13: 9781260158526 

      If you decide that you would like a physical copy of the textbook, you can purchase it later. Even though the physical copy is not required, it is STRONGLY recommended that the student buy or rent a copy. Once a student purchases an access code and registers for a course, they can purchase the loose-leaf from the Connect Course homepage. (Try ebay or amazon on Chegg as well)

The course Connect address will be available on the syllabus and in Resources and Materials when the course opens.

There is a two week free trial with Connect so you can do the course work on day one of the class. After the two week free trial, you are required to have purchased the Connect access.

 

Special Requirements

Access to Connect is required for this course

Connect is an online product used in conjunction with the textbook. The homework assignments and exams will be taken on the Connect website.

Here is what you need for Connect:

  1. Connect Access Code (this confirms payment for the product). Be careful when buying to make sure you are getting a new or unused code. You can buy it from
    1. Publishers website with credit card (least expensive)
    2. CMU bookstore with book voucher or credit card
  2. Web address for the instructor's course. This will be supplied to you on the first day of the class.

You will click on the instructor provided web link, prove payment and register for the course.

 

Course Description

The continued study of business accounting systems with an emphasis on a) partnerships, b) corporations, c) financial statement analyses, and d) managerial accounting. Prerequisites: AC201 and BU225 or CS121 as prerequisite or co-requisite, or instructor's permission.

 

Course Objectives

In general, the objective of the course is to help students develop skills in solving problems through effective analysis of information and communicating this information in a business setting. Specifically, the course seeks to support the following accounting undergraduate student learning outcomes:

Outcome 1: Demonstrate the ability to develop, measure, and analyze financial & other information;

Outcome 2: Communicate financial and other information effectively while ensuring its integrity; and

Outcome 3: Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in domestic and international settings.