Calendar

=Calendar of Events=

Tentative Assignment Schedule

In an attempt to keep us on track and to allow you to prepare for class, I have outlined the expected assignment schedule. **__This schedule is subject to change.__**


 * __ Due For Class __**


 * __ January 16 __** Review vocabulary lists, back of book and on class wiki, Read “How to Keep Score in Business” Introduction, Vocabulary games
 * __ January 21 __** Read Chapter one of textbook, Answer Review and Discussion Questions on page 23 to submit for grading
 * __ January 23 __** Read Chapter Two, Complete a SWOT analysis on your business idea, Review vocabulary
 * __ January 28 __** Vocabulary Test


 * __ January 30 __** Read Chapter Three, Research the financials of a public-held company and post a link on wiki of the company’s financial position.

Complete and Submit answer to Question 7 on page 85. Complete and submit answers to odd questions on Pages 114-116
 * __ February 4 __** Read the Review and Discussion questions on page 84, for class discussion
 * __ February 6 __** Read Chapter four


 * __ February 11 __** Post to discussion question on wiki.


 * __ February 13 __** Test on Chapters 1-4


 * __ February 18 __** Read Chapter Five

Create break-even chart
 * __ February 20 __** Read Chapter Six

The TOC application resulted in a recommendation to instruct the bookkeeper to change the accounting method. Explain what instructions were given and how they impacted the financial picture of the company. What are the disadvantages of this method for a company?
 * __ February 23 __** Submit essay on Hannah’s donut shop. Answer the following question:


 * __ February 27 __** Download Proforma template and explore


 * __ March 1 __** MID TERM TEST


 * __ March 4-10 __**BREAK


 * __ March 18 __** Read Chapter 7


 * __ March 20 __**Prepare a valuation on the sample business. You will receive information on a business. Your assignment will be to complete a valuation. Specifics about this assignment will be provided later.


 * __ March 25 __** Create a Theory of Constraints (TOC) review of your business. You may have to do some research and I have added some definitions below. The assignment is worth 50 points. Don't wait to the last minute to complete. Key assumption: The underlying premise of Theory of Constraints is that organizations can be measured and controlled by variations on three measures: throughput, operating result, and investment. Throughput is money (or goal units) generated through sales. Inventory is money the system invests in order to sell its goods and services. Operating expense is all the money the system spends in order to turn inventory into throughput.


 * __ March 25 __** Read Chapter 8


 * __ March 27 __** Read Chapter 9


 * __ April 1 __** Read Chapter 10 Submit worksheet homework


 * __ April 3 __** Submit answers to questions 1-4 on page 331


 * __ April 8 __** Chapter 7-10 Test


 * __ April 10 __** Read Chapter 11


 * __ April 17 __** Last chance for questions and help with pro forma


 * __ April 22 __** Financial Projection Pro forma Due


 * __ April 24 __** Computerized accounting


 * __ April 29 __** Computerized accounting


 * __ May 1 __** Presentation to the class (Pitch your concept)


 * __ Finals week starts May 5 __**