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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments. Note that assignments are due based on Eastern Time (ET). This ensures that all students have the same deadlines regardless of where they live.

All assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. North American Eastern Time (ET) on Sunday of the week assigned unless otherwise stated.

Lesson 1: Course Orientation and Review of Accounting Cycle
Lesson 1

Readings:
  • Canvas Orientation
  • Lesson 1 Commentary

Assignments:
  1. Academic Integrity Tutorial
  2. Lesson 1 Discussion Forum
  3. Lesson 1 Excel Problem
Lesson 2: Investments
Lesson 2

Readings:
  • Lesson 2 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 12, "Investments"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 2 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 2 (Chapter 12) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 2 (Chapter 12) Problems via Connect
  4. Lesson 2 (Chapter 12) Quiz via Connect 
  5. Lesson 2 (Chapter 12) Excel Problem via Connect
Lesson 3: Current Liabilities and Contingencies
Lesson 3

Readings:
  • Lesson 3 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 13, "Current Liabilities and Contingencies"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 3 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 3 (Chapter 13) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 3 (Chapter 13) Problems via Connect
  4. Lesson 3 (Chapter 13) Quiz via Connect 
  5. Lesson 3 (Chapter 13) Excel Problem via Connect
Lesson 4: Bonds and Long-Term Notes
Lesson 4

Readings:
  • Lesson 4 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 14, "Bonds and Long-Term Notes"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 4 (Chapter 14) SmartBook via Connect
  2. Lesson 4 (Chapter 14) Problem via Connect
Lesson 5: Bonds and Long-Term Notes, Continued
Lesson 5

Readings:
  • Lesson 5 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 14, "Bonds and Long-Term Notes"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 5 (Chapter 14) Excel Problems via Connect
  2. Lesson 5 (Chapter 14) Quiz via Connect 
Lesson 6: Accounting for Income Taxes
Lesson 6

Readings:
  • Lesson 6 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 16, "Accounting for Income Taxes"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 6 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 6 (Chapter 16) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 6 (Chapter 16) Problems via Connect
  4. Lesson 6 (Chapter 16) Quiz via Connect 
  5. Lesson 6 (Chapter 16) Excel Problem via Connect
Lesson 7: Revenue Recognition
Lesson 7

Readings:
  • Lesson 7 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 6, "Revenue Recognition"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 7 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 7 (Chapter 6) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 7 (Chapter 6) Problems via Connect
Lesson 8: Revenue Recognition, Continued
Lesson 8

Readings:
  • Lesson 8 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 6, "Revenue Recognition"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 8 (Chapter 6) Quiz via Connect
  2. Mid-term Exam
Lesson 9: Leases
Lesson 9

Readings:
  • Lesson 9 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 15, "Leases"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 9 (Chapter 15) SmartBook via Connect
  2. Lesson 9 (Chapter 15) Problems via Connect
Lesson 10: Leases, Continued
Lesson 10

Readings:
  • Lesson 10 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 15, "Leases"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 10 (Chapter 15) Quiz via Connect 
  2. Lesson 10 Discussion Forum
  3. Lesson 10 (Chapter 15) Excel Problem via Connect
Lesson 11: Accounting for Pensions
Lesson 11

Readings:
  • Lesson 11 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 17, "Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 11 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 11 (Chapterr 17) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 11 (Chapter 17) Problems via Connect
  4. Lesson 11 (Chapter 17) Quiz via Connect 
  5. Lesson 11 (Chapter 17) Excel Problem via Connect
Lesson 12: Stockholders' Equity
Lesson 12

Readings:
  • Lesson 12 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 18, "Shareholders' Equity"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 12 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 12 (Chapter 18) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 12 (Chapter 18) Problems via Connect
Lesson 13: Stockholders' Equity, Continued
Lesson 13

Readings:
  • Lesson 13 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 18, "Shareholders' Equity"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 13 (Chapter 18) Excel Problem via Connect
  2. Lesson 13 (Chapter 18) Quiz via Connect 
Lesson 14: Share Based Compensation and Earnings Per Share
Lesson 14

Readings:
  • Lesson 14 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 19, "Share-Based Compensation and Earnings Per Share"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 14 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 14 (Chapter 19) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 14 (Chapter 19) Problems via Connect
  4. Lesson 14 (Chapter 19) Quiz via Connect 
  5. Lesson 14 (Chapter 19) Excel Problem via Connect
Lesson 15: Statement of Cash Flows
Lesson 15

Readings:
  • Lesson 15 Commentary
  • Text: Chapter 21, "Statement of Cash Flows Revisited"

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 15 Discussion Forum
  2. Lesson 15 (Chapter 21) SmartBook via Connect
  3. Lesson 15 (Chapter 21) Problems via Connect
  4. Lesson 15 (Chapter 21) Quiz via Connect 
  5. Lesson 15 (Chapter 21) Excel Problem via Connect
Final Exam
Final Exam

Readings:
  • None

Assignments:
  1. Complete the Final Exam on Lessons 9-15.

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