ACC231: Uses of Accounting Information Spring 2020
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School of Accountancy
ACC 231: Uses of Accounting Information
Spring 2020
Course Syllabus
Course Instructor:
Name:
Mindy Wolfe
Class #s:
10608, 10607, and 15492
Office Location:
BA 297K
Telephone:
e-mail preferred
(480) 965-4939
Email:
mindy.wolfe@asu.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 10:45-11:45 or by
appointment
ACC 231 introduces students to the uses of accounting information focusing on the evolution of
the business cycle and how accounting information is used for internal and external purposes
The objectives of this course are for students to: become more familiar with the structure and
content of financial statements; and understand how to use accounting information to make
informed decisions.
Lecture Schedule:
Class #
Days of the week
Time
Room
Instructor
Tuesday, Thursday
12:00-1:15pm
BAC 116
Wolfe
Tuesday, Thursday
1:30-2:45pm
BAC 116
Wolfe
Tuesday, Thursday
3:00-4:15pm
BAC 116
Wolfe
ACC231: Uses of Accounting Information Spring 2020
Course Resources:
Thomas, Tietz, and Harrison. Financial Accounting (w/My Accounting Lab), 12th edition
2 Options:
1. ISBN 978-0-13-483315-6 Text (loose-leaf) and My Accounting Lab access code or
2. ISBN 978-0-13-472767-7 Text (e–text) and My Accounting Lab access code
Course Evaluation:
Assessment Method
Date
Available
Points
Homework
(12–assignments)
Throughout the term completed in
Canvas. The homework with the
lowest score will be dropped.
25%
In Class Exams and
Final Exam
4 In Class Exams and 1 Final Exam.
The exam with the lowest score will
be dropped at the end of the semester.
75%
