MGT 45 Syllabus Spring 2015
MGT 45: Principles of Accounting
Undergraduate, Spring 2015
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:20PM
Wells Fargo Hall, Room 1N108
PROFESSOR : Joe Pecore
EMAIL : jpecore@ucsd.edu
PHONE : 858-534-1619
OFFICE : Otterson Hall 2E119
OFFICE HOURS : Tuesday 6:30PM-7:30PM and by appointment
TEACHING ASSISTANTS/TUTORS Kathie Le, lekathie@gmail.com OFFICE & OFFICE HOURS : Otterson Hall Theresa Wong, tyw011@ucsd.edu OFFICE & OFFICE HOURS : Otterson Hall Laura Lee, laura.eunji.lee@gmail.com OFFICE & OFFICE HOURS : Otterson Hall
DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to give students an understanding of the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This knowledge is a valuable asset for any business career.
OBJECTIVES
The main objective is for students to gain a working knowledge of financial and managerial accounting through associated terminology and problem solving. The main topics covered will be as follows:
Financial Accounting
Basics of Accounting
Accounting Cycle
Controls & Ethics
Construction and components of the three main Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow)
Understanding interrelationships of the three Financial Statements
Financial Ratios
Managerial Accounting
Product and Inventory Costing
Cost/Volume/Profit Analysis
Capital Project Analysis
Planning/Budgeting and Operational Performance
MATERIALS
Required
Text - Survey of Accounting, Edmonds, Olds, McNair, Tsay (2012), McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Supplemental/Optional - Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Siciliano, (2003), McGraw-Hill
Basic Calculator - needed for homework and exams
Recommended
Staying current with Business world through many of readily available media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Business section of local newspaper, SEC reports, Yahoo Finance, etc…
CLASS TIME/ATTENDANCE
It is important to attend class. Participation and engagement are encouraged and will enrich the learning experience and your grade.
Undergraduate, Spring 2015
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:20PM
Wells Fargo Hall, Room 1N108
PROFESSOR : Joe Pecore
EMAIL : jpecore@ucsd.edu
PHONE : 858-534-1619
OFFICE : Otterson Hall 2E119
OFFICE HOURS : Tuesday 6:30PM-7:30PM and by appointment
TEACHING ASSISTANTS/TUTORS Kathie Le, lekathie@gmail.com OFFICE & OFFICE HOURS : Otterson Hall Theresa Wong, tyw011@ucsd.edu OFFICE & OFFICE HOURS : Otterson Hall Laura Lee, laura.eunji.lee@gmail.com OFFICE & OFFICE HOURS : Otterson Hall
DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to give students an understanding of the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This knowledge is a valuable asset for any business career.
OBJECTIVES
The main objective is for students to gain a working knowledge of financial and managerial accounting through associated terminology and problem solving. The main topics covered will be as follows:
Financial Accounting
Basics of Accounting
Accounting Cycle
Controls & Ethics
Construction and components of the three main Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow)
Understanding interrelationships of the three Financial Statements
Financial Ratios
Managerial Accounting
Product and Inventory Costing
Cost/Volume/Profit Analysis
Capital Project Analysis
Planning/Budgeting and Operational Performance
MATERIALS
Required
Text - Survey of Accounting, Edmonds, Olds, McNair, Tsay (2012), McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Supplemental/Optional - Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Siciliano, (2003), McGraw-Hill
Basic Calculator - needed for homework and exams
Recommended
Staying current with Business world through many of readily available media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Business section of local newspaper, SEC reports, Yahoo Finance, etc…
CLASS TIME/ATTENDANCE
It is important to attend class. Participation and engagement are encouraged and will enrich the learning experience and your grade.