AIM 4193: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION III

Fall 2005

Instructor: Amy Troutman E- mail: Use WebCT or amybass@utdallas.edu

Office: SOM 4.419 Office hours: Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm or by appt
Phone: (972) 883-6719

I. COURSE OVERVIEW

Professional accountants are the information managers of the 21st century. In order to meet the demands of this
strategic business position, professional accountants must be able to effectively communicate to their clients, their
employers, and to the public. The purpose of this course is to teach the future information managers, accountants, how
to obtain and communicate information. Information managers must be able to identify their clients’ needs and meet
those needs in a timely manner. You will have the opportunity to develop the oral and written communication skills that
are required in a client-service environment.

II. COURSE MATERIALS

Effective Writing: A Handbook for Accountants 7 th Edition by Claire and Gordon May

III. COURSE EVALUATION

There are three parts to the evaluation.

1. Class Participation: This course is a combination of discussions, lectures, and guest speakers.
Class participation is expected. In order to maximize your benefits in this course, you must attend
class. Attendance will be taken in every session, and you must dress in business casual attire for
guest speaker sessions. You are allowed ONE absence for emergencies. More than one absence
may result in a reduction of one letter for the final grade.
2. Individual Assignments: Throughout the course, you will be required to turn in short written
assignments.

The weights for evaluation are:

Class Participation 80%
Individual Assignments 20%

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 Course Outline for ACCT 4193 Fall 2005

DATE DISCUSSION TOPIC & ASSIGNMENT DUE

8/24 • Introduction to the Course
8/31 • Business Etiquette
9/7 • No class today!
9/14 • Business Etiquette (con’t) • Business Etiquette Assignment Due
9/21 • Guest Speaker • Business Casual Attire!
9/28 • No class today! • Attend “Meet the Firms” Event on 9/29 from 3-6pm
10/5 • Guest Speaker • Business Casual Attire!
10/12 • Guest Speaker • Business Casual Attire!
10/19 • Guest Speaker • Business Casual Attire!
10/26 • The Six Essentials of Effective Listening • None
11/2 • The Six Essentials of Effective Listening • Effective Listening Assignment Due
11/9 • Conflict Resolution in the Workplace • None
• Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (con’t)
11/16 • Conflict Resolution Assignment Due
• Course Evaluations
11/23 • Study for Finals • No class today!
NOTE: Guest speaker dates are subject to change due to work obligations. I will inform you of changes as soon as they occur
so that you can dress appropriately.

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