Keys To Success

1. Commitment: Accounting is not hard, but it’s hard work. To do well, you should understand that this course requires a serious time commitment.
2. Preparation: To perform adequately in this course, you must have a thorough understanding of the text and the homework materials assigned. It is imperative you read the assigned case and chapterbefore you come to class. Expect the reading of each Chapter to take at least 2-3 hours to complete.
3. Homework: The homework should be completed to the best of your ability and brought to class on the date assigned. On occasion there may be difficult problems that you can not complete before you class. However, you should still make a legitimate attempt. Allocate another three to four hours to complete each Chapter’s homework including the supplemental assignments handouts prepared by instructor.
4. Exams will be based on the textbook, lectures, and homework assigned. Complete the homework not just for the calculations but for understanding the underlying concepts and principles it is conveying. Understanding and interpreting the use of accounting information is just as important as the calculation of a number. You will be tested on how well you interpret accounting information, not just on whether you can arrive at the correct calculation of a number.
5. Team Project: The project will require planning, cooperation and application of analytical techniques. There are multiple components requiring data collection, financial analysis and report preparation. The Project may requires a significant amount of work but synthesizes concepts developed throughout the course. Each project component must be completed and handed-in on the assigned date.