Course Details
Course Code: ACCT699 Course ID: 4626 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
A required capstone course that explores the rationale and structure of accounting theory including the concepts underlying current accounting thought. Students will conduct accounting research and complete a thesis that bears to their intended area of practice and facilitates a broadened perspective by exploring relevant technical constructs in a theoretical context.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2022 - 09/02/2022 | 09/05/2022 - 10/30/2022 | September | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/26/2022 - 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 - 11/27/2022 | October | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/29/2022 - 02/03/2023 | 02/06/2023 - 04/02/2023 | February | Winter 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO1. Assess the role of accounting theory in applied research.
CO2. Evaluate research designs commonly used in accounting research.
CO3. Develop the necessary skills to assess, design, and conduct empirical research in accounting.
CO4. Employ professional writing skills and proper use of APA formatting.
CO5. Solve contemporary accounting cases by leveraging accounting research.
Method of Assessment
A. Tests
There will be two (2) tests in the course, a midterm and a final given in modules four and eight respectively. The tests in this class will consist of multiple choice questions and/or short answer problems. Tests will be three hours long and focus on the material covered in the course. Tests may be administered using the Examity test proctoring service. Please verify in the course announcements and/or the Lessons tab if the course will use test proctoring. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor and the test proctoring service regarding any schedule changes or non- disability related accommodations.
B. Assignments:
Course assignments will be a series of exercises, problems, and simulations. Assignments will have a specific due date with specific instructions. Please refer to the APA Manual 6th edition for the format of the assignments, if applicable. Late assignments will be subject to the university’s Late Work/Make-up Policy detailed in the student handbook. Please be advised the instructor reserves the right to implement their own late assignment policy.
C. Final Assessment:
A thesis will be the final assessment of the course. Students will have the opportunity to conduct original research on contemporary accounting topics. The thesis is an integral component of your educational experience as an Accounting graduate student and should relate to your intended area of practice. The proposal is due during the third week of class. The instructor will evaluate your proposals and provide feedback both during class and after reflecting on your written documents. Please refer to the APA Manual 6th edition for the format of the paper.
D. Discussion Forums:
Participation in the discussion forums is an essential component of the final grade. All students are expected to engage in lively discussions and answer instructor follow-up questions. The quality of participations along with student netiquette will be a part of the grade.
E. CPC Assessment:
You will participate in the university’s CPC Assessment for this program. As part of our curriculum quality standards, APUS includes the CPC Assessment to gather student feedback on courses and programs.
Assessment of the Course Objectives
|
Course Objectives |
Assessment Methods |
|
1 - 5 |
Test question, assignment, discussion, and final assessment |
The following distribution will be used in assigning grades (decimal points will be rounded to the nearest whole number at semester’s end).
|
Grade |
Quality Points/Grading Percent |
|
A |
4.0/ 100 – 94 |
|
A- |
3.67/ 93 – 90 |
|
B+ |
3.33/ 89 – 87 |
|
B |
3.0/ 86 – 84 |
|
B- |
2.67/ 83 –80 |
|
C |
2.33/ 79 – 75 |
|
F |
0.0/ 74 –0 |
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 10.00 % |
| Week 4: Discussion | 5.00 % |
| Week 8: Discussion | 5.00 % |
| Assignments | 25.00 % |
| Week 1 Case | 3.13 % |
| Week 2 Case | 3.13 % |
| Week 3 Case | 3.13 % |
| Week 4 Case | 3.13 % |
| Week 5 Case | 3.13 % |
| Week 6 Case | 3.13 % |
| Week 7 Case | 3.13 % |
| Week 8 Case | 3.13 % |
| Final Assessment | 35.00 % |
| Final Assessment - Week 1 | 8.75 % |
| Final Assessment - Week 3 | 8.75 % |
| Final Assessment - Week 6 | 8.75 % |
| Final Assessment - Week 8 | 8.75 % |
| Tests | 25.00 % |
| Midterm Exam | 12.50 % |
| Final Exam | 12.50 % |
| Peregrine Assessment | 5.00 % |
| Peregrine Assessment | 5.00 % |
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO1. Assess the role of accounting theory in applied research.
CO2. Evaluate research designs commonly used in accounting research.
CO3. Develop the necessary skills to assess, design, and conduct empirical research in accounting.
CO4. Employ professional writing skills and proper use of APA formatting.
CO5. Solve contemporary accounting cases by leveraging accounting research.
| Book Title: | There are no required books for this course. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
| Book Title: | Students are required to authenticate themselves with a proctor service for certain assessments in this course. Authentication requires access to a computer with a webcam, microphone, and speakers or headset. Instructions provided i |
| Publication Info: | Examity |