Assignment Type:Discussion Board Deliverable Length:One Flow Chart
Points Possible:75 Due Date:2/20/2013 11:59:59 PM CT
The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.
Select a company that you are familiar with from the transportation industry.
· Collect the 4 main financial statements from credible sources (e.g., nationally syndicated newspapers, peer-reviewed journals, investor relations, Web sites or annual reports.
· Create a flow chart that illustrates the steps in the accounting cycle.
· Include any other relevant information in the chart that would apply within the steps.
When reviewing the financial statements, focus your attention on the expenses and revenues incurred by the company.
Adhere to APA formatting guidelines when writing your response. Additionally, your response should be free of grammatical errors, use complete sentences, and give specific details to support statements made.