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Accounting Program Outcomes

Program Outcome Direct assessment measure Satisfactory performance standard 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to :

 Student performance with respect to this outcome will be measured by:

Satisfactory student performance on the direct assessment measure will consist of:

1.  use critical thinking, and creative and logical analysis skills, strategies and techniques to solve complex business and accounting problems

In-class assessments including:  examinations, assignments, activities, exams, case studies, major projects

Pre-test and Post-test

Specific Business Course Grades

  
2. use clear and concise communication (oral, written, and electronic) to convey relevant financial and non-financial information to target audiences so that decision makers can formulate informed decisions and take action

In-class assessments including:  examinations, written assignments, short oral presentations, case studies, major projects

Preparation and oral presentation of concepts and mechanics of accounting topic in 20-minute time frame

Completion of specific writing intensive courses

Completion of specific liberal studies communications courses

  
 3. use technology (e.g. computers, accounting software, information databases, and the World Wide Web) to facilitate and enhance the accounting and financial reporting processes

In-class assessments including:  written assignments, accounting problem solving, research, and case studies

Major project in Accounting Systems

Specific Business Course Grades

  
 4. apply relevant accounting principles and standards to specific business activities and workplace situations

In-class assessments including examinations, written assignments, discussion, problem solving, research, and case studies

Completion of major research class and researching ambiguous accounting applications

Pre and Post program evaluations

  
5. employ national, international, and historical perspectives to analyze accounting and business issues

In-class assessments including examinations, written assignments and projects, discussion, research, and case studies

Specific Business Course Grades

Major Field test in Business (ETS)   

 
6. identify ethical issues associated with business situations and apply appropriate principles of ethics and civic responsibility

In-class assessments including examinations, written assignments, case studies, projects, research in the Code of Professional Conduct for Accountants

Specific Business Course Grades

Affiliation with SAS – Student Accountant Society

Extracurricular service opportunities – particularly preparation of tax returns for members of the community

  
7. use research tools to monitor evolving accounting standards and practices and to maintain professional skills in a changing business environment

In-class assessments including case studies, professional presentations, research opportunities

Specific Business Course Grades

  
8. demonstrate leadership while working effectively in a team environment to accomplish a common goal

In-class assessments including committee chairmanships, group leadership evaluations, and completion of team projects

Affiliation with SAS – Student Accountant Society


Specific Business Course Grades

  
9. demonstrate a foundation of business knowledge and technical skills that supports and facilitates lifelong professional development

In-class assessments including case studies, examinations, problem solving, major projects

Major Field test in Business (ETS)

Performance in elective internships

Specific Business Course Grades

  

 

 

Last updated March 30th, 2008.