Institutional Capacity ACCT 410 has been offered every fall semester on the ISU campus for at least 20 years. Having the course available in an asynchronous distance format will accommodate enrollments on an independent study basis during other times of the academic year when direct classroom instruction is not feasible due to constrained faculty resources. Institutional Commitment ISU has committed extensive resources to helping faculty develop courses for the DegreeLink program. In addition, the School of Business is committed to the development of ACCT 410 and will provide the necessary support to ensure not only the design and development of the course, but also ongoing delivery of ACCT 410. Students are required to complete reading assignments, homework problems, exercises, and weekly quizzes to demonstrate their understanding of the course material.
Evaluation also includes three examinations, including a comprehensive final.
In addition, students prepare budget reports using spreadsheet software and complete a course project. More and more cities are making their CAFRs available to the public through the Internet. ACCT 410 will be offered via the Internet using the Web-based courseware product CourseInfo. Content will be designed using Microsoft Word, Front Page, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop software. The course site will feature approximately 14 segments comprised of lectures, demonstrations, on-line exercises, and quizzes.