BUS 535 Managerial Accounting

MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
BUS 535 Managerial Accounting

Hybrid PBS
Syllabus
BUS 535 Online Syllabus
Table of Contents
Welcome to Managerial Accounting – BUS 535 ........................................................................................ 3
Course Description ...................................................................................................................................... 5
MBA Program Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 6
Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) Linked to Program Objectives .......................................................... 7
CLA Linking Table ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Online Course Assignment Details ............................................................................................................. 9
Course Outline At-a-Glance ...................................................................................................................... 10
University Policies .................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
College of Business Policies ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
MBA Grading Policy................................................................................................................................. 16
Detailed Description of Each Grading Criteria: ........................................................................................ 18
Detailed Course Outline ............................................................................................................................ 23
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Professor: Dr. Kaveh Shamsa

Email: kavehshamsa@westcliff.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment only
University Phone Number: 888-491-8686
Welcome to Managerial Accounting – BUS 535
Hello Students and Welcome to Class:

I am looking forward to working with each of you as we embark on this journey together. Please feel
free to contact me anytime with questions about the course and the assignments described in this
syllabus. I will generally return e-mail messages within 24 hours. Communication between Students
and Instructors is paramount to the overall quality of a course.
Assessing the individual needs of a student will make the difference between a mediocre and
successful experience, therefore each Professor at Westcliff University has a unique and personal
instruction style that focuses on increasing Student knowledge. As an Instructor, I try to foster an
open learning environment that leads to problem solutions through concept application. My goal is
to show students the many different possibilities available through research and study while
providing my own professional insight. It is my sincere desire to assist you in rising to the rigorous
challenge presented by this course.
Instructor Contact Information:

Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments you have about the class. I am also
happy to provide additional clarification of any assignment, so please do not hesitate to ask
questions.
Additionally, if you are unable to participate in class discussion during a particular week, or are
unable to meet a deadline, I require that you contact me in advance to discuss this matter. You may
reach me via email at: kavehshamsa@westcliff.edu
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Instructor Biography
Instructor’s name: Kaveh Shamsa
Instructor’s contact: kavehshamsa@westcliff.edu (818-518-8690)
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Mathematics, University of Southern California (USC), 2003
Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, USC, 1988
Master of Business Administration; California State University, Dominguez Hills; 2013
Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics, USC, 1999
Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Mathematics; California State University, Northridge; 1998
M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, USC, 1980
M. Sc. in Industrial & Systems Engineering, USC, 1979
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aria-Mehr University of Technology (Tehran), 1976
Recent academic experience:

Institution Courses Taught
WESTCLIFF University (May 2015 – present) BUS 535 (Managerial Accounting)
BUS 550 (Financial Management)
ITT Technical Institute (March 2015 – present) MA3110 (Statistics)
MA3310 (Calculus I)
MA1210 (College MATH I)
MA1310 (College MATH II)
Selected publications:
 N. R. Boute, K. Shamsa, B. J. Sinha; “impact of transformational leadership on
rehabilitation vocational industry”; Asian Journal of Business and Management, April
2015
 K. Shamsa; “teaching marketing research in American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles
(AIULA)”; Buzz (AIULA’s newsletter), November 2007
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Course Description
COURSE NAME Managerial Accounting

CODE BUS 535
DAY Discussion Session : TBD
TERM Fall 2015
INSTRUCTOR Dr. Kaveh Shamsa
CONTACT INFORMATION kavehshamsa@westcliff.edu
UNITS 3
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT 45
HOURS
START 10/26/2015
END 12/20/2015
LENGTH OF CLASS 8 weeks
REQUIRED TEXT Wild, J. Shaw. (2012). Managerial Accounting. Columbia. Univ. of MI.
ISBN-13-978-0078110849
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION The course is conducted in a hybrid modality. Students interact
with each other and with the faculty in a classroom setting and in
an online learning system. Learning will be facilitated through
lecture-discussions, presentations, cooperative learning, and case
studies.
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an applied managerial accounting course. The
course focuses on the theory, concepts, and tools necessary for
accountants to record internal information for decision making
purposes.
SCOPE Student outcomes are measured through professional individual
assignments, discussion postings, comprehensive learning
assessments, and class participation. This ensures that the scope
of this course will be a closed cycle.
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MBA Program Objectives

Westcliff University wants to produce capable and knowledgeable students who manifest an
understanding of work and careers and an ability to adapt quickly to the expectations of employers and
the work environment. The master’s degree in business administration requires both academic and
personal growth of its students, contributing their success as classroom teachers. The program’s
educational objectives are to:
1. Develop mastery of functional components of business—economics, marketing, accounting,
finance, law, organizational behavior, and leadership.
2. Assess effectively, both orally and in writing, information and ideas pertinent to business
decision making.
3. Appraise current information technology effectively to support business decision making.
4. Value and integrate diversity and a global perspective in business decisions.
5. Compile independent, critical thinking, and reasoning skills to critique problems and develop
problem solving and decision making abilities.
6. Integrate ethical issues in a business context and formulate alternatives that demonstrate ethical
values.
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Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) Linked to Program Objectives

Learning outcomes are statements that describe significant and essential learning that learners have
achieved, and can reliably demonstrate at the end of the course. Learning outcomes identify what the
learner will know and be able to do by the end of a course – the essential and enduring knowledge,
abilities (skills) and attitudes (values, dispositions) that constitute the integrated learning needed by a
graduate of this course. The learning objectives for this course summarize what you can expect to learn,
and how this course is tied directly to the educational objectives of your MBA degree.
(K)
MBA
Knowledge
Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) Program
(S) Skill
Objectives
(A) Attitude
1. Identify the role of managerial accounting in decision making, and
the basic terms used to present useful information. Differentiate 1,2,4 K
various global perspectives on the management of accounting and
contrast them against US companies.
2. Compute manufacturing costs of goods sold (cogs) and examine the decision-making 1,2 S
process pertinent to job order costing and budgeting analysis.
3. Perform an analysis of process costing and construct a theoretical

framework that provides meaningful analysis for management. 2, 5 SA
4. Evaluate the concept of overhead costing and conduct a meaningful

analysis of its effect on managerial decisions. 2, 5 KS
5. Analyze cost behaviors in relation to sales volume and making

ethical managerial decisions that positively affect the bottom-line. 2,5,6 KSA
Recommend strategies for problem solving related to these
decisions.
6. Analyze absorption costing and its effect on income and the costing
3, 5 SA
of products. Interpret the criteria as it relates to general accounting
principles.
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CLA Linking Table

Comprehensive Learning Assessments (CLAs) directly measure Course Learning Objectives and
indirectly measure MBA Program Objectives. The following table shows how all those are linked
together.
Comprehensive Learning Course Learning Objectives MBA Program Objectives

Assessments (CLAs) (CLOs)
CLA1 (Week 4)
1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 4, 5
CLA2 (Week 8)
1, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Online Course Assignment Details

Assignments: At-a-Glance
Student Assignments Weeks and Deadlines
Virtual Class Session Weeks 1 through 8
Discussions Discussion Session TBD
Weeks 1 through 8
Online Discussion Boards Thursdays by 11:59pm Discussion Questions Due
Sundays by 11:59pm Discussion Question Peer Responses Due
Weeks 3 and 6
Professional Assignments
Due Sundays 11:59pm
Week 7
Quiz
Open Monday - Sunday 11:59pm
Comprehensive Learning Weeks 4 and 8
Assessments Due Sundays 11:59pm
MBA Grading Criteria and Detailed grading criteria for each type of assignment can be found on pages
16-21 of the syllabus.
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Course Outline At-a-Glance
Week Date Assignment Deadline

Week 1 TBD Discussion Session TBD
10/29/2015 Discussion Questions Thursday by 11:59pm
11/1/2015 Discussion Question Peer Responses Sunday by 11:59pm

11/15/2015 Professional Assignment 1 Sunday by 11:59pm
11/22/2015 Comprehensive Learning Assessment 1 Sunday by 11:59pm
12/6/2015 Professional Assignment 2 Sunday by 11:59pm
12/7-12/13 Quiz Monday -Sunday by 11:59pm
12/20/2015 Comprehensive Learning Assessment 2 Sunday by 11:59pm
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University Policies
Office Hours:
Office hours are times scheduled, which professors dedicate to meet, online chat, or otherwise
communicate with students. Students are encouraged to use office hours as times to discuss with
professors the material being presented in class or other related interests you have. Course-related
discussions include asking for extra help, seeking clarification of material presented in class, and
following up on compelling aspects of the class. In addition, students also discuss major and
programs of study, graduation requirements, summer internships, continuing studies, campus events,
and more.
Office Hours for all Westcliff University instructors are available by appointment as agreed upon by
the instructor and student.
Academic Integrity Policy – Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the deliberate copying of written work of any length that has been published in books,
in journals and magazines, and on the Internet without giving full credit to the original author for
their contribution with a proper citation.
It is considered unethical, a violation of University rules, and it is against U.S. copyright law. It is
important to understand that plagiarism is a breach of academic integrity. It is a principle of
intellectual honesty that all members of the academic community should acknowledge their debt to
the originators of the ideas, words, and data which form the basis for their own work. Passing off
another’s work as your own is not only poor scholarship, but also means that you have failed to
complete the learning process. Deliberate plagiarism is unethical and can have serious consequences
for the student’s future career; it also undermines the standards of the institution and of the degrees it
issues.
If a student is determined by the Dean, Faculty, or Director of Academic Affairs of plagiarism at
Westcliff University, the student will undergo the following disciplinary action:
1. If, there is any indication of plagiarism by a student, the faculty will review the materials
and submit to an evaluation platform such as “Turnitin” for verification.
2. If the verification of plagiarism is confirmed, the faculty will allocate a grade of zero for
the student.
3. The faculty member will then meet with the student and review the offense.
4. Faculty will allow the student to redo the assignment; however, will allocate a grade that
the faculty feels is justified. Points may be deducted from the assignment at the faculty’s
discretion.
5. If the student submits another assignment that is plagiarized, the faculty will forward this
information to the Dean of the College and the student information will be sent to the
Director of Academic Affairs. The Director of Academic Affairs will then forward this
information to the Disciplinary Committee.
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6. The Disciplinary Committee will review all the materials, interview the student and
depending on the final decision, the student may be academically suspended or dismissed
from the University.
7. The length of suspension depends largely on the student’s behavior before the hearing;
truthfulness and contrition are appropriate when the evidence is compelling.
8. The student will receive a letter from the Director of Academic Affairs outlining the final
decision and corrective process recommended by the Disciplinary committee.
9. A letter will be sent registered mail to the student and a copy kept in the student’s file.
Westcliff University takes plagiarism very seriously and we offer resources on how to avoid it. If
students have any questions regarding plagiarism, they should see their Dean of the College.
Code of Conduct:
Each student is expected to be an example of proper conduct. All students are expected to adhere to
the University Policies laid forth in the Student Handbook- Catalog. The administration of Westcliff
University has the authority to take appropriate action or administrative disciplinary measures if this
Code of Conduct is not adhered to. Any violation of policies and procedures may result in
disciplinary action, suspension or dismissal. Any suspended or dismissed student shall be given the
right to appeal the administrative decision.
Students with Disabilities:
ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) Policies
Westcliff University is available to assist students with disabilities who self-disclose and request
special accommodations. In order for the University to provide eligible disabled students with
reasonable accommodations, it is required that an official request for services and appropriate
documentation be submitted to your Student Services Coordinator by the student. If you need any
accommodations during your courses, please immediately contact your Student Services Coordinator
to complete the ADA self-disclosure and accommodation process. Please note that requesting
accommodations directly from a faculty member is not appropriate self-disclosure.
The Student Services Coordinator may be contacted by emailing services@westcliff.edu.
Learning Resources:
Westcliff University provides access to The Library and Information Resources Network (LIRN).
LIRN provides a virtual library collection of more than 80 million peer-reviewed scholarly journals,
articles, periodicals, e-books, encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and audio and video
resources to support academic studies. LIRN also includes databases from Gale/InfoTrac with
Informe, ProQuest, eLibrary, Credo, RCL, Web and Books in Print.
Westcliff University students in both online and hybrid programs have full access to LIRN through
their Global Academic Portal (GAP) and are encouraged to use LIRN as they do their research for
University courses.
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For additional information on available resources, please refer to the Online Learning Resource List
that is posted in the General Course Forums section of your course GAP.
Students are also encouraged to use Westcliff University’s Research and Study Center, which has
PC workstations with Internet access available for student research, assignments, and other class-
related activities. The Research and Study Center hours of operation are 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday-
Friday. Exceptions include Holidays and any other dates on which the University will be closed
(please see Academic Calendar).
For questions regarding LIRN or the Research and Study Center, please contact your Student
Services Representative at services@westcliff.edu.
College of Business Policies
Attendance Policy:
In order to fulfill the attendance requirements, students are required to attend at least 80% of the course.
All programs consist of 8 week courses so each student must attend at least 7 weeks out of 8 weeks in
order to satisfy the attendance policy. Students must complete one of the following each week to satisfy
the attendance requirement for a given week:
 Attend an On-campus Class Session (for hybrid students)

 Attend a Virtual Class Session
 Respond to a discussion question
 Post a discussion question response to peers or faculty
 Submit one of the following assignments:
o Quizzes
o Professional Assignments (or lesson plans)
o Group Projects
o Comprehensive Learning Assessments
Students who do not attend at least 80% of classroom attendance for their course receive academic
advising and may be withdrawn from their course for non-attendance.
Absences: It is accepted academic philosophy that sustained class attendance is essential to the overall
educational value of a course of study in higher education. In order to achieve maximum benefit from
educational activities, Westcliff University expects regular class attendance from all students. Notices
of absences that have not been received or approved by Administration are considered unexcused
absences.
Tardiness: Tardiness is a disruption of a good learning environment and is discouraged. Students who
are tardy are deducted attendance hours. Overall participation is monitored by administration.
Evaluating Attendance Percentage: The attendance percentage is determined by dividing the total
weeks attended by the total number of weeks scheduled.
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Participation:
The value of class lies as much in learning to apply the course concepts to real world scenarios as in
the concepts themselves. Therefore, this course is case-based and its success depends heavily on the
quality of class discussion.
More participation will lead to increases in the quality and rigor not only of the class but of other
student’s learning modalities as well. Westcliff University provides an open forum environment.
There is no limit on the discussion in which you may involve yourself.
Students are expected to attend class each week. Preparation for class involves reading the materials
and working through, in some detail, the case preparation for class in advance. By preparing these
questions, students will get the most learning out of the class.
Expectations of Student Assignments:
When you are asked to do individual work, you are expected to adhere to the following
standards:
1. Avoid copying all or part of another student’s work (with or without ‘permission’).
2. Avoid allowing another student to copy your work.
3. Avoid asking another person to write all or part of an assignment for you.
4. Avoid working together with another student in order to answer a question, or solve a
problem, or write a computer program.
5. Avoid consulting or submitting work (in whole or in part) that has been completed by other
students in this or previous years for the same or similar assignment.
6. Avoid consulting or using content from Power Point slides from other courses in previous
years.
7. Avoid using print or Internet materials directly related to a case/problem set unless explicitly
authorized by the instructor.
8. Avoid using print or Internet materials without explicit quotation and/or citation.
9. Avoid submitting the same, or similar, piece of work for two or more subjects without the
explicit approval of the two or more instructors involved.
10. Avoid distributing or sharing your work or work of anyone else to anyone else in the class.
11. Avoid consulting materials outside the course unless explicitly asked to in the instructions of
the assignment.
Please note that many classes will require a combination of team work and individual work.
Make sure that you follow all the guidelines for individual work when a faculty member
identifies an assignment as an individual one.
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Format for Written Assignments
The following are formatting guidelines, which are expected to be used for each written assignment:
1. APA style formatting is required for each written assignment. Please use the APA 6 th edition.
An updated copy of the APA changes and a sample of an APA paper can be found in the General
Course Forums of the course Global Academic Portal (GAP).
2. All papers are to consist of original composition, double spaced, 12 type font in Times New
Roman.
3. The page length requirement does not include the title page, abstract or reference pages.
4. Papers should begin with an introduction and should end with a conclusion.
5. The body of the paper must include citations according to the APA style format.
6. Every assignment should contain at least two references.
Submission of Assignment Criteria:
Late assignments receive a 10% deduction for each day they are late past the due date. Assignments
more than 3 days late will not be accepted.
Students who neglect to submit their Class Participation responses (either answers to discussion
questions or responses to classmates/faculty) by the stated weekly deadlines will be deducted up to
15% of the online participation points possible for that week. Discussion Boards close on Sunday of
each week at 11:59pm at which time students are no longer able to post responses and receive no
credit for missed posts.
Technological issues are not considered valid grounds for late assignment submission. Students are
responsible for printing their own assignments, when necessary. Unless an ‘Incomplete’ grade has
been granted, assignments submitted after the last day of class will not be accepted.
All assignments must be based upon the student’s own work.
Proctored Examinations Policy:
It is possible that the quizzes you are to take for a given course may be selected by the University’s
Administration as having to be proctored. A proctor ensures the security and integrity of the
Westcliff University distance education exam process, as referenced in the Student Handbook/
Catalog. Your professor will advise you during the first week of the course if your quizzes are to be
proctored. At that time students will be given more information about the proctoring requirements.
This information is always available in the Student Handbook/ Catalog. For assistance regarding the
proctored exam policy you may contact your Student Services Coordinator at
studentservices@westcliff.edu.
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MBA Grading Policy

Percentage of Grade
Type of Student
% of Grade
Item Description Work
Attendance and Participation: Lecture and
A 30%
Online Discussion Board Discussions Discussions
B Professional Assignments 15% Homework
C Quiz 5% Examination
D Comprehensive Learning Assessment 1 (CLA 1) 20% Homework
Comprehensive Learning Assessment 2 (CLA 2) 30%:

Assignment &
E CLA Paper 20%
Project Completion
CLA Presentation 10%
Total 100%
Academic Engagement and Preparation

Academic Engagement
Direct Teacher Instruction (Discussion Sessions) 12 hours
Indirect Teacher Instruction (Online Viewing of PowerPoint Presentations and Videos) 13 hours
Contributing to Online Discussions 17.5 hours
Taking Quiz 2 hours
Initiating Contact with Professors .5 hours
Total: 45 hours
Preparation
Reading Required Texts 30 hours
Reviewing PowerPoint Presentations and Lecture Notes 17 hours
Completing Professional Assignments 13 hours
Comprehensive Learning Assessments (CLAs 1 and 2) 24 hours
Studying for Quiz 2 hours
Preparing for CLA Presentation 4 hours
Total: 90 hours
Total Hours of Academic Engagement and Preparation: 135 hours
Student work includes direct or indirect faculty instruction. Academic engagement may include, but is
not limited to, submitting an academic assignment, viewing class lectures on campus or online
(synchronous or asynchronous), taking an examination, completing an interactive tutorial or computer-
assisted instruction, attending a study group that is assigned by the institution, contributing to an
academic online discussion, initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the
academic subject studied in the course, conducting laboratory work, and completing an externship or
internship. Preparation is typically homework, such as reading and study time, and completing
assignments and projects. Therefore, a 3 semester credit hour course requires 135 semester hours (45
hours of academic engagement and 90 hours of preparation).
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GRADING SCALE
Percentage Grade Grade Point Description
93% - 100% A 4 Superior

90% - 92% A- 3.67 Excellent
87% - 89% B+ 3.33 Good
83% - 86% B 3 Good
80% - 82% B- 2.67 Good
77% - 79% C+ 2.33 Average
73% - 76% C 2 Average
70% - 72% C- 1.67 Average
67% - 69% D+ 1.33 Poor
63% - 66% D 1 Poor
60% - 62% D- 0.67 Poor
Less than 60% F 0 Failing
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Detailed Description of Each Grading Criteria:

A. Grading Criteria for Class Participation
For students participating in an Online course, students will receive two weekly Participation grades:
Online Discussion Board Discussions
Each week, students will be assigned 1-3 Discussion Questions. For each Discussion Question, students
must post an answer in the Discussion Board on their course Global Academic Portal (GAP) by the
assigned deadline each week. Students must then post a Peer Response for each Discussion Question by
the deadline that same week. The GAP can be accessed online at gap.westcliff.edu.
You are expected to answer each discussion question critically and actively participate in class. All
discussion responses should be at least 1 paragraph in length with significant, rigorous content. Your
response should reflect your ability to conduct research and should include citations. You should also
present your analysis and back it up with specific examples. Responses to other learners' analyses should
add substance, request clarification, provide a different perspective, or challenge the assertions made by
providing real or hypothetical scenarios that the original analysis does not adequately address. It is also
good practice to provide normal, supportive comments. Everyone appreciates this feedback. Remember,
the purpose of course discussions is to stimulate academic debate.
In assigning grades to class discussion, faculty will focus primarily on the quality of your input;
however, it usually takes at least some quantity of participation for us to make that evaluation.
Good case discussions take the group farther than any one individual or study group can go on their
own. However, it takes at least a certain quantity of participation to make that evaluation. Instructors
will develop grades and scores based on the quantity and quality of your contributions.
In general, the instructors’ criteria are:

1. Are points made relevant to the discussion?
2. Do they go beyond a mere recitation of case facts, and are implications clearly drawn?
3. Is there evidence of analysis rather than expression of opinion?
4. Are comments linked to those of others?
5. Did the contribution further the class’ understanding of issues?
Students who neglect to submit their Class Participation responses (either answers to discussion
questions or responses to classmates/faculty) by the stated weekly deadlines will be deducted up to 15%
of the online participation points possible for that week. Discussion Boards close on Sunday of each
week at 11:59pm at which time students are no longer able to post responses and receive no credit for
missed posts. Technological issues are not considered valid grounds for late assignment submission.
Students are responsible for printing their own assignments, when necessary. Unless an ‘Incomplete’
grade has been granted, assignments submitted after the last day of class will not be accepted
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GRADING METRICS FOR WEEKLY ONLINE DISCUSSION

Exemplary Proficient Needs Progress Unsatisfactory
Points 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 Weight of Grade
Student answers or responds Student answers or Student answers or responds Student fails to answer or
to all questions completely, responds to all discussion to at least one, but not all respond to discussion
demonstrating knowledge questions, but lacks some discussion questions, and/or questions assigned and/or
Answering
and understanding of key demonstration of lacks some demonstration of does not demonstrate
Discussion 30%
concepts, ability to think understanding of key understanding of key understanding of key
Questions
critically, and has included concepts, or ability to think concepts, or ability to think concepts, or ability to think
original examples in his/her critically, or does not critically, or does not include critically, or does not include
response. include examples. examples. examples.
Points 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 0
Student responds to
classmates’ postings, but
Student responds to
does not meet the minimum Student neglects to respond
classmates’ postings but a
number of responses to classmates’ postings or
Student’s responses are well- few responses are not well-
required, and some responses are not well-
conceived, offering insight conceived, or do not offer
Response to responses are not well- conceived, do not offer
and original examples. insight, or original 30%
Peers conceived, or do not offer insight, or original examples.
Student incorporates or builds examples. Student might
insight, or original examples. Student does not
off of the ideas of others. not incorporate or build off
Student might not incorporate or build off of
of the ideas of others in a
incorporate or build off of the ideas of others.
meaningful way.
the ideas of others in a
meaningful way.
Points 25 22.5 20 17.5 15 12.5 10 7.5 5 2.5 0
Student brings in outside Student demonstrates an Student responds to

examples and is able to understanding of key questions and postings with Student fails to demonstrate
Preparation examine a problem or concepts, but offers only verbiage copied directly knowledge or understanding 25%
situation from a variety of some analysis or original from textbook, rather than in of the assigned reading.
perspectives. thought. their own words.
Points 15 13.5 12 10.5 9 7.5 6 4.5 3 1.5 0

Student is late in posting
and/or responding to
Student posts answers and Student is late posting either Student fails to post answers
Accountability postings, but has a viable 15%
responses on time. answers or responses. and responses on time.
excuse and has notified the
professor in advance.
Total Possible 100%
B. Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments:

In Weeks 3 and 6 students will write a 2-3 page paper in response to a case study or similar
assignment provided by your professor. Student answers are to be clear, well-organized, and
specific. Provide a concise, cogent argument and include details to support your response.
Please refer to Expectations of Student Assignments located on page 14 of the syllabus and the
Formatting Requirements for Written Assignments located on page 15 of the syllabus for a
detailing of specific expectations for how to format and write your paper. Additionally, you may
refer to the PA and CLA Grading Rubric found on page 21 of the syllabus.
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C. Grading Criteria for Quizzes

In Week 7 you will have a quiz. Quizzes will cover the chapters assigned and discussed during the
previous week(s). Your access to the quiz begins on Monday and closes on Sunday at midnight. All
quizzes are strictly closed book.
Some Quizzes will be chosen for proctoring. Please see the Proctored Examination Policy on Pg. 15.
Grading Criteria for Comprehensive Learning Assessments (CLAs):

CLAs are comprehensive assignments that provide evidence of how well students have mastered the
course content and test the students on all the Course Learning Objectives. CLAs measure student
achievement of CLOs in a way that goes beyond rote memorization and gauges true understanding
and mastery of course content. CLAs can include assignments such as case study analyses, research
papers, and/or student presentations.
D. Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 1)

In Week 4 students are to write a 4-6 page minimum APA formatted paper in response to a case
study or similar assignment provided by the professor. Students must reference at least 2 sources
beyond the course materials. Students’ answers are to be clear, well-organized, and specific.
Provide a concise, cogent argument and include details to support your response. CLA 1 focuses on
assessing course foundations and the student’s ability to define and understand its main concepts.
refer to the PA and CLA Grading Rubric found on page 21 of the syllabus.
E. Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 2)
Written Paper Criteria:

In Week 8 students complete CLA2, which is the logical culmination of the course. Your CLA2
submission (cumulative report) should be a minimum of 4-6 pages in length. The CLA assignments
encompass the learning objectives for this course and are designed to demonstrate what has been
learned or achieved by the student. CLA 2 measures the student’s competency and mastery of the
course concepts, particularly the application of those concepts.
When assigning grades to a student’s PA or CLA, professors use the following Grading Rubric:
refer to the PA and CLA Grading Rubric found below:
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F. Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 2) Presentation
CLA2 Presentation Criteria:
In addition to your CLA2 report, please prepare a professional PowerPoint presentation summarizing
your findings for CLA2. The presentation will consist of your major findings, analysis, and
recommendations in a concise presentation of 15 slides (minimum). You should use content from
your report as material for your PowerPoint presentation. Students will present their PowerPoint
during the last week of class in either the On-Campus Class Session or the online Virtual Class
Session, as determined by the professor. Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.
Each CLA2 and presentation will become a part of the student’s digital portfolio. Upon completion
of the program, the student’s digital portfolio will demonstrate the student’s mastery of the course
and program learning objectives.
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When assigning grades to a student’s CLA2 Presentation, professors use the following Grading
Rubric:
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Detailed Course Outline

The following outline provides important assignment details for this course, week-by-week. You are
responsible for all of the assignments given. Please refer to the Detailed Description of Each Grading
Criteria beginning on page 18 of the syllabus for specific information about each assignment.
1. Week 1
Assignments to complete this week:
 Reading:
o Chapter 1: Managerial Accounting Concepts and Principles
o Chapter 2: Job Order Costing and Analysis
 Video: Classifying Costs for Decision Making, McGraw Hill
 Video: Job Order Costing, McGraw Hill
 Post DQ Answers by Thursday at 11:59pm
 Post DQ Peer Responses by Sunday at 11:59pm
Each week, students must post 1 answer and 1 peer response for every discussion question. Student
Discussion Question answers must be posted by Thursday at 11:59 and Peer Responses must be posted
by Sunday at 11:59pm. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on page 18-19
of the syllabus for Discussion Question and Response expectations.
In order to respond to the discussion questions, you should consider completing the following
homework problems from the end of the chapters: Exercise 1-1, E1-4,E1-6, E1-9, Problem 1-2A,
P1-8A, E2-1, E2-2, E2-4, E2-7,E2-17, P2-3A
Discussion Question 1 – (CLO 1)

Can management of a company such as Research in Motion (RIM) use cycle time and cycle efficiency
as useful measures of performance? What would be another useful measure?
Discussion Question 2 – (CLO 1, CLO 2)

(BTN 2-4) Assume you are preparing for a second interview with a manufacturing company. The
company manufactures customer-order holiday decorations and display items. During your first
interview, you learned that the managers are not currently pleased with the timeliness of information and
inventory measurements.
Discuss both A) what type of cost accounting system this company should use, and B) the documents
that you would recommend as part of the cost accounting system.
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2. Week 2
 Reading :
o Chapter 3: Process Costing and Analysis
 Video: Process Costing, McGraw Hill
homework problems from the end of the chapters : Exercise 3-1, E3-7,E3-8, E3-16, E3-19,
Problem 3-5A
Discussion Question 1 – CLO 3
Can services be delivered by means of process operations? Support your answer with an example.
Discussion Question 2 – CLO 3, CLO 4
Please define each of the following terms, direct manufacturing item, indirect manufacturing item,
variable manufacturing overhead, fixed manufacturing overhead, pre-determined manufacturing
overhead, pre-determined manufacturing overhead rate, and the base for pre-determined manufacturing
overhead rate. Then discuss if predetermined manufacturing overhead rate depends on production level.
Provide examples to clarify and support your argument.
Period manufacturing operations of a company requires 5,000 pounds in direct materials and 3,000
hours of direct labor. Unit direct material cost is $100 per pound, and unit direct labor cost is $80 per
hour. Estimated overhead is $50 per each hour of direct labor. Provide the period manufacturing costs
statement.
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3. Week 3
 Reading :
o Chapter 4: Activity-Based Costing and Analysis
 Video : Implementing an ABC System, McGraw Hill
 Professional Assignment 1 due by Sunday at 11:59pm
homework problems from the end of the chapters Exercise 4-1, E4-5, E4-9, E4-10, E4-14, Problem
4-2A
Assess this statement: "Activity-based costing is only useful for manufacturing companies". Do you
agree or disagree, why?
It is fairly straight forward to combine process costing and activity based costing in one statement. Is it
possible to combine job order costing, process costing, and activity based costing in one statement? If
so, please provide an example.
The period manufacturing costs of a company is comprised of $2,000,000 in direct materials,

$1,000,000 in direct labor, and $500,000 in overhead, resulting in 7,000 units of product. Manufacturing
operations is consisted of two processes, machining and assembly. Machining takes up 40% of direct
materials, 60% of direct labor, and 50% of overhead. Provide a hybrid manufacturing cost statement,
containing combined activity based costing and process costing.
Professional Individual Assignment 1 – CLO 1, CLO 3, CLO 5

Read BTN 4-1, Reporting in Action at the end of chapter four. In a 2 to 3-page written report, address
the required elements.
You must reference your textbook when crafting your response. Document your citations throughout
the text of your report; APA is the accepted format for all Westcliff University classes. Your papers
must include an introduction and a clear thesis, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Top papers
demonstrate a solid understanding of the material AND critical thinking.
*Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments on page 20 of the syllabus for
specific guidelines and expectations.
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4. Week 4
 Reading :
o Chapter 5: Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
o Reading for CLA: Information Usefulness and Usage in Business Decision-Making: An
Activity-Based Costing (ABC) Perspective
 Video : Cost-Volume-Profit Relationships, McGraw Hill
 CLA 1 due by Sunday at 11:59pm
homework problems from the end of the chapter : Exercise 5-1, E5-5, E5-9, E5-17, Problem 5-4A
Should Research in Motion use single product or multiproduct break-even analysis? Explain
Nokia’s managers rely on reports of variable costs. How variable costing reports prepared using the
contribution margin format can help mangers in computing break-even volume in units? Would you
recommend a different method?
CLA 1 – CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4
Read the article, Information Usefulness and Usage in Business Decision-Making: An Activity-Based
Costing (ABC) Perspective. In a 4 to 6-page written report, address the following questions:
1. Job order manufacturing and process manufacturing are two major costing systems used in
manufacturing. Answer the following questions regarding these two systems:
a. Compare and contrast the two costing systems.
b. Which costing system should a service firm, such as an advertising agency use?
c. How do these two systems provide decision-making information?
2. Describe activity based costing.
a. Give two examples where activity based costing is preferable over traditional costing.
b. How is activity-based costing useful for decision making?
c. Discuss the three overhead rate methods used in activity-based costing and consider their
relative usefulness.
*Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Comprehensive Learning Assessments (CLAs) on page 20-
21 of the syllabus for specific guidelines and expectations.
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5. Week 5
 Reading :
o Chapter 6: Variable Costing and Performance Reporting
 Video: Absorption and Variable Costing, McGraw Hill
homework problems from the end of the chapter : Exercise 6-1, E6-3, E6-5, E6-11, Problem 6-3A

Do you thing that variable costing is useful for controlling company costs? Defend your response with
examples.
Explain why variable costing and absorption costing can result in different period incomes. Support your
argument by an example.
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6. Week 6
 Reading :
o Chapter 7: Master Budgets and Performance Planning
 Video: The Budget Process, McGraw Hill
 Professional Assignment 2 due by Sunday at 11:59pm
homework problems from the end of the chapter : Exercise 7-1, E7-4, E7-11, E7-22

Why should each department participate in preparing its own budget? How much control do you think
each department should have? Does your answer differ for when considering a service firm versus a
manufacturing firm?
Provide an example that shows process costing divided among different departments. In determining
overhead can each department uses its own pre-determined overhead rate? Provide justification if you
disagree. If you agree, justify it and provide an example.
Professional Individual Assignment 2 – CLO 1, CLO 4, CLO 2

Read Problem 7-4A in your textbook and answer the questions that follow. Your response should be 2
to 3 pages long, including attachments, and follow APA format. The income statements should be
included as attachments and should be in a three-column format.
*Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments on page 20 of the syllabus for
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7. Week 7
 Reading :
o Chapter 8: Flexible Budgets and Standard Costing
o Chapter 9: Decentralization and Performance Evaluation
 Video: Flexible Budgets, McGraw Hill
 Quiz – Opens Monday - Sunday at 11:59pm

What limits the usefulness to managers of fixed budget performance reports? How can these
limits be overcome?

Choose three of the indirect expenses listed and suggest a reasonable basis for allocating these
indirect expenses to the departments: (a) salary of a supervisor who manages several
departments. (b) rent, (c) heat, (d) electricity for lighting, (e) janitorial services, (f) advertising,
(g) expired insurance on equipment, and (h) property taxes on equipment.
Quiz - Online
The Quiz can be accessed under Week 7 of your course GAP site. The Quiz will open on Monday and
will close on Sunday at 11:59pm. You will have 1 attempt to complete the quiz. Please see Quiz Grading
Criteria on page 20.
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8. Week 8
 Reading :
o Chapter 10: Relevant Costing for Managerial Decisions
 CLA 2 Presentation due in class
 CLA 2 due by Sunday at 11:59pm
homework problems from the end of the chapter : Exercise 10-1, E10-3, E10-4, E10-12, Problem
10-3A

Identify some qualitative factors that should be considered when making managerial decisions.

Assume that you work for Greeble’s Department Store, and your manager requests that you
outline the pros and cons of discontinuing its hardware department. That department appears to
be generating losses, and your manager believes that discontinuing it will increase overall store
profits. What should Greeble’s management consider when trying to decide whether to
discontinue its hardware department?
CLA 2-Comprehensive learning Assessment 2 – CLO 1, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6

Read Problem 9-4A in your textbook and answer the questions that follow. Your response should be 4
to 6 pages long, including attachments and follow APA format. The performance reports should be
included as an attachment.
Also read Problem 10-6A in your textbook and answer the questions that follow. Your response should
be 2-3 pages long, including attachments and follow APA format. The reports should be included as an
attachment.
*Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Comprehensive Learning Assessments (CLAs) on page 20-
21 of the syllabus for specific guidelines and expectations.
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CLA2 Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 2) Presentation
In addition to your CLA2 report, please prepare a professional PowerPoint presentation summarizing
your findings for CLA2. The presentation will consist of your major findings, analysis, and
recommendations in a concise presentation of 15 slides (minimum). You should use content from your
report as material for your PowerPoint presentation. Students will present their PowerPoint during the
last week of class in either the On-Campus Class Session or the online Virtual Class Session, as
determined by the professor. Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.
*Please refer to the Grading Criteria for CLA2 Presentations on page 21-22 of the syllabus for
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Welcome to Managerial Accounting – BUS 535 ........................................................................................ 3

Course Description ...................................................................................................................................... 5

MBA Program Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 6

Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) Linked to Program Objectives .......................................................... 7

CLA Linking Table ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Online Course Assignment Details ............................................................................................................. 9

Course Outline At-a-Glance ...................................................................................................................... 10

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MBA Grading Policy................................................................................................................................. 16

Detailed Description of Each Grading Criteria: ........................................................................................ 18

Detailed Course Outline ............................................................................................................................ 23

Professor: Dr. Kaveh Shamsa

Welcome to Managerial Accounting – BUS 535

Hello Students and Welcome to Class:

Instructor Contact Information:

Recent academic experience:

COURSE NAME Managerial Accounting

MBA Program Objectives

Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) Linked to Program Objectives

3. Perform an analysis of process costing and construct a theoretical

4. Evaluate the concept of overhead costing and conduct a meaningful

5. Analyze cost behaviors in relation to sales volume and making

CLA Linking Table

Comprehensive Learning Course Learning Objectives MBA Program Objectives

Online Course Assignment Details

Course Outline At-a-Glance

Week Date Assignment Deadline

Week 2 TBD Discussion Session TBD

 Attend an On-campus Class Session (for hybrid students)

Expectations of Student Assignments:

Format for Written Assignments

Submission of Assignment Criteria:

All assignments must be based upon the student’s own work.

Proctored Examinations Policy:

MBA Grading Policy

D Comprehensive Learning Assessment 1 (CLA 1) 20% Homework

Comprehensive Learning Assessment 2 (CLA 2) 30%:

Academic Engagement and Preparation

Percentage Grade Grade Point Description

93% - 100% A 4 Superior

Detailed Description of Each Grading Criteria:

In general, the instructors’ criteria are:

GRADING METRICS FOR WEEKLY ONLINE DISCUSSION

Student brings in outside Student demonstrates an Student responds to

Points 15 13.5 12 10.5 9 7.5 6 4.5 3 1.5 0

B. Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments:

C. Grading Criteria for Quizzes

Grading Criteria for Comprehensive Learning Assessments (CLAs):

D. Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 1)

Written Paper Criteria:

Detailed Course Outline

Discussion Question 1 – (CLO 1)

Discussion Question 2 – (CLO 1, CLO 2)

Discussion Question 2 – CLO 3, CLO 4

Discussion Question 2 – CLO 3, CLO 4

The period manufacturing costs of a company is comprised of $2,000,000 in direct materials,

Professional Individual Assignment 1 – CLO 1, CLO 3, CLO 5

Discussion Question 1 – CLO 4, CLO 2

Discussion Question 2 – CLO 5, CLO 6

Discussion Question 1 – CLO 1, CLO 2