ACCT 302 is Intermediate Financial Accounting II in Liberty's BS in Accounting. Its written work is four group forums and an 8 to 10-page research paper; Connect homework and quizzes carry most of the points.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as ACCT 302 Intermediate Financial Accounting II, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as ACCT302.
What ACCT 302 covers
The catalog description: This is an intensive course in intermediate financial accounting theory and practice concepts like accounting for investments, liabilities, retirement plans, income taxes, and shareholders' equity. The course balances the study of accounting theory and applied learning exercises, such as the use of data analysis tools in the application of accounting practices and procedures.
The course continues intermediate accounting with investments, liabilities, retirement plans, income taxes and shareholders' equity, balancing theory with applied exercises that use data analysis tools. The text is Spiceland et al., Intermediate Accounting, chapters 12 to 21, taken out of order (pensions in Week 2, bonds in Week 4).
Connect homework (300 points) and four Connect quizzes (400) have no guide here. The published guide describes the paper topic as "relative to managerial accounting theories"; confirm the scope with your instructor when you submit your topic in Week 2.
Textbook named in the published guide: Spiceland et al., Intermediate Accounting (2018). Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
ACCT 302 assignments, week by week
Every graded written assignment in the published guide has its own how-to guide below. Quizzes, exams, checklists and class introductions are left out because there is nothing to write.
| Week | Assignment | Points | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group Discussion Board Forum 1 | 50 | Thread at least 500 words; reply at least 250 words |
| 3 | Group Discussion Board Forum 2 | 50 | Thread at least 500 words; reply at least 250 words |
| 5 | Group Discussion Board Forum 3 | 50 | Thread at least 500 words; reply at least 250 words |
| 7 | Group Discussion Board Forum 4 | 50 | Thread at least 500 words; reply at least 250 words |
| 7 | Research Paper | 100 | 8 to 10 pages |
Week 1: Group Discussion Board Forum 1
A 500-word thread with 2 citations beyond the textbook (the Bible may be one) and a 250-word reply with citations. How to write ACCT 302 Week 1 Group Discussion Board Forum 1.
Week 3: Group Discussion Board Forum 2
The second group forum, with the same rules. How to write ACCT 302 Week 3 Group Discussion Board Forum 2.
Week 5: Group Discussion Board Forum 3
The third group forum, with the same rules. How to write ACCT 302 Week 5 Group Discussion Board Forum 3.
Week 7: Group Discussion Board Forum 4
The last group forum, with the same rules. How to write ACCT 302 Week 7 Group Discussion Board Forum 4.
Week 7: Research Paper
An 8 to 10-page research paper on the topic area the guide names, in current APA with at least 5 scholarly resources. How to write ACCT 302 Week 7 Research Paper.
How ACCT 302 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The four group forums are 50 each (200) and the research paper 100. Connect homework is 300, Connect quizzes 400 and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Group Discussion Board Forums (4) | 200 |
| Research Paper | 100 |
| Connect Homework (8) | 300 |
| Connect Quizzes (4) | 400 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 900 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach ACCT 302
Submit your paper topic in Week 2 and ask the instructor to confirm its scope, since the published guide's wording names managerial accounting theories while the course covers financial accounting.
Reply citations are required in this course (unlike ACCT 301), so each 250-word reply needs a source.
Questions students ask
How long is the ACCT 302 research paper?
8 to 10 pages in current APA with at least 5 scholarly resources.
Do ACCT 302 forum replies need citations?
Yes. Each reply of at least 250 words requires citations, in current APA.
Working through ACCT 302 now?
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