BUS 122A ORIENTATION

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BUS 122A ORIENTATION

• Welcome who I am, why I teach
• Orientation practical vs. theoretical
• Demographics majors, etc.
• Enrollment Class size will be limited to the
  number of seats will take roll before break and
  again at 830 no shows will be dropped,
  including those on add list.
• Adds After break will use lotto you must
  attend all classes to be considered you must
  provide proof that you passed all the pre-reqs.
• (Bus 20, 100W)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Examine the nature, objectives and procedures of
  good cost accounting and cost management
  techniques and how they apply to
• Product and service costing
• Decision making
• Cost planning and controls

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Objectives
• Review various cost accounting systems
• Learn best practices
• Interpret results of operating activities
• Improve performance of operations

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Examine the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
  2002 on Corporations
• Impact on cost accounting control systems
• Impact on corporate responsibility
• Cost/Benefit of implementation
• Pro and Cons of effects

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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS

• Prefer practical application to theory
• Want good education vs. just a good grade
• Not afraid to speak out in class
• Practice ethical behavior
• Practice professional business behavior
• Want to improve written and oral skills
• Interested in the greater business context
• including all Stakeholders

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DONT TAKE THIS CLASS IF

• You like to miss class
• You are frequently late to class
• You cheat on exams or plagiarize papers
• You dont like giving oral presentations
• You dont like to participate in class
  discussions
• You are just looking for an easy grade

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Professional Behavior

• No food in class (water ok)
• Turn off cell phones
• Leave class room neat and clean
• Arrive on time/dont leave early
• Attend class regularly
• Call or email me in advance if you need to do any
  of the above

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COURSE OVERVIEW

• Hand out one page short syllabus
• Review syllabus in detail
• Students must down load complete syllabus from my
  web page look for updates
• www.cob.sjsu.edu/devinc_w/index.htm

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TAKE ROLL

• Enrolled Students
• Sign-up Sheets

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COURSE STRATEGY

• Participate in class
• Read chapter before lecture
• Do homework
• Ask questions
• Use study guide, tutorial center, groups
• Use my office hours