Accounting Careers Exploration (ACE) - Accounting 151 Course Syllabus (Fall 2016)

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Accounting Careers Exploration (ACE, ACC 151) course syllabus for Fall 2016 outlines class scheduling, location, online access via Canvas, and key contacts including the instructor, TAs, and career services team. The course goal is to build awareness of accounting career opportunities and prepare students for near-term internship recruiting. It develops a framework through exposure to professionals and experienced students, linking learning to MPA track options and helping students plan long-term careers. The syllabus also emphasizes professionalism, resume writing, networking, and Microsoft Excel skills, supported by attendance, excused/unexcused absence procedures, and potential make-up work requirements.

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ACCOUNTING CAREERS EXPLORATION (ACE) Accounting 151 Fall 2016 Course Syllabus Instructor: Jim Franklin COURSE INFORMATION Class Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 25 – November 10 The class meets 11 times and concludes before Thanksgiving Location: UTC 2. 102A Course Website: Located on Canvas [http://canvas.utexas.edu/](http://canvas.utexas.edu/) [Instructor:](Instructor:) Jim Franklin 512-471-3527 [Jim.Franklin@mccombs.utexas.edu](Jim.Franklin@mccombs.utexas.edu) [Office Hours: Tuesday 3-4pm and](Office Hours: Tuesday 3-4pm and)[ ](Office Hours: Tuesday 3-4pm and)By Appointment TAs: Taylor Savage [Taylorsavage@utexas.edu](Taylorsavage@utexas.edu) Office Hour: Wednesday 11am-12pm (MPA Office) Justin Ha [Justinha@utexas.edu](Justinha@utexas.edu) Office Hour: Thursday 11am-12pm (MPA Office) Career Services Team: Michelle Polkinghorn 512-232-2482 [Michelle.Polkinghorn@mccombs.utexas.edu](Michelle.Polkinghorn@mccombs.utexas.edu) Jo Chauvin 512-232-7728 [Jo.Chauvin@mccombs.utexas.edu](Jo.Chauvin@mccombs.utexas.edu) David Meintrup 512-471-3180 [David.Meintrup@mccombs.utexas.edu](David.Meintrup@mccombs.utexas.edu) COURSE GOAL AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of the Accounting Careers Exploration (ACE, ACC 151) course is to develop your awareness of the career opportunities that await you. Your first chance to exercise this knowledge will occur with internship recruiting in a few weeks. Therefore, this course has immediate relevance to a significant decision you will face very soon. ACE develops a comprehensive framework through exposure to multiple talented professionals and experienced fellow students. A comprehensive framework has multiple advantages. 1. It enables you to explore and better understand the job opportunities that you may wish to pursue in your internship and immediately thereafter. 2. The framework maps into your MPA track options. 3. In your first job you will better understand other businesses with which you interact and, 4. You will gain perspective on career options for long term career planning. The class is also designed to help improve your professionalism, resume writing, networking and Microsoft Excel skills. This skill set is critical to your success in your internship and your future career as a professional. Class Format The format of this class is unlike any other MPA class. The class will bring in a variety of professionals from leading companies and give you an opportunity to ask questions and learn about different career opportunities. We will also have a variety of educational components that will be team taught. This is the only course that you will ever take that will allow you to listen to and ask questions of an incredible variety of professionals. Your efforts and dedication will enrich your ability to learn about the dynamic professional choices that will be available to you. Important Note: Many of the participant firms will be interviewing students on campus in the near future. This class gives you a chance to show your knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism. It gives you a chance to make a great first impression and be favorably remembered! AMENDMENTS TO THE SYLLABUS This syllabus may be amended at any time during the semester at the instructor’s discretion. You are responsible for all information that has been distributed or communicated in class. You are also responsible for checking Canvas for any announcements, changes, or updates that affect assignment due dates or changes in topics covered in class. ATTENDANCE POLICY Your TA will record your attendance based on your attendance in your assigned section and the course instructor will evaluate attendance based on this record. Class will begin at 5:10pm. There are no automatic excused absences. For full attendance credit you must be in your seat and ready to go no later than the start of your class time (5:10pm) . You must remain fully attent

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the ACE (ACC 151) course?

The course is designed to develop awareness of career opportunities in accounting and to prepare students for internship recruiting and related decisions soon.

How is class format structured for student learning?

The class brings in professionals from leading companies, offers team-taught educational components, and gives students opportunities to ask questions about different career opportunities.

What are the attendance requirements and consequences?

Students must be seated and ready by the 5:10pm class start, remain fully attentive until the session ends, and avoid using devices during class; failures to meet the standard can lead to point deductions and zero credit for non-attendance.

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