July 2017 Semester: End Week Two

Welcome to the end of the 2nd week of my July classes.  I was working on homework last week and the time got away from me, therefore there was no post.  I am trying to get back into the swing of things by posting every week in order to keep myself accountable. Seems fitting since I am studying to become an accountant.

Lets get started with the weekly rundown shall we?

Weekly Rundown

1. Accounting of my reading.  Keep in mind that I must read at least 13 pages per day, for a total of 91 pages per week.

2. I will show my grades in my classes as I have them.

3. I will post the past week’s schedule so that you know where I stand thus far. Keep in mind that I the item is in green then it is complete

4.   I will post the current week’s schedule so that you know what I’m faced with.

Reading Achievement 

Week 1	Read		Week 2	Read		Week 3	Read
1	13		1	0		1
2	13		2	4		2
3	6		3	27		3
4	13		4	0		4
5	0		5	0		5
6	0		6	0		6
7	0		7			7
Total	45			31			0
Goal	91	49%	Goal	91	34%	Goal	91	0%

My reading definitely can be improved.  I have today to make a dent in what it due for week two and then on to week three.  Overall for the semester, I have read 7% of the required reading.  If all of the reading had been complete, then i would have read 17% of what is required so far. Something to strive for next week and every week after.

Here are my grades so far. Not much was due during the first week so there is not much to look at.

Advanced Accounting

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum		100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.67	2
DF 2	100	100	1.67	2
DF 3		100	1.67	0
DF 4		100	1.67	0
DF 5		100	1.67	0
DF 6		100	1.67	0
DF 7		100	1.67	0
DF 8		100	1.67	0
DF 9		100	1.67	0
DF 10		100	1.67	0
DF 11		100	1.67	0
DF 12		100	1.67	0
WA 1		100	5	0
WA 2		100	5	0
WA 3		100	5	0
WA 4		100	5	0
WA 5		100	5	0
WA 6		100	5	0
Midterm		100	25	0
Final Exam		100	25	0
Final Grade	200	2100	100	3

Auditing

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum	100	100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.67	2
DF 2	100	100	1.67	2
DF 3		100	1.67	0
DF 4		100	1.67	0
DF 5		100	1.67	0
DF 6		100	1.67	0
DF 7		100	1.67	0
DF 8		100	1.67	0
DF 9		100	1.67	0
DF 10		100	1.67	0
DF 11		100	1.67	0
DF 12		100	1.67	0
WA 1		100	2.5	0
WA 2		100	2.5	0
WA 3		100	2.5	0
WA 4		100	2.5	0
WA 5		100	2.5	0
WA 6		100	2.5	0
CS 1		100	2.5	0
CS 2		100	2.14	0
CS 3		100	2.14	0
CS 4		100	2.14	0
CS 5		100	2.14	0
CS 6		100	2.14	0
CS 7		100	2.14	0
Midterm		100	25	0
Final Exam		100	25	0
Final Grade	300	2800	100	3

The first written assignments were due this week for both classes.  Therefore by next week, one might see that my scores have risen a bit, but we shall see.

Well that is how things are going next up are this week schedule and next weeks. I completed everything in Week One. I am happy to report that Week 2 is complete as well. Week 3 is rather small in comparison.  I must concentrate on catching up on the reading. I have 5 chapters in Auditing to read before week 4 is over and four chapter to read in Advanced before week four is over.  That does not include discussion forums, case study, and written assignments.  

Have a great week

Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.

                 ~Winston Churchill - British Statesman 

 July 2017 Semester: JULY 3 – JULY 9

Week One:

• Monday
  • Auditing: BEGIN MODULE 1
  • Advanced: BEGIN MODULE 1

• Tuesday
• 
  
• Wednesday
  • Auditing: Introductions Forum: 1^st posting
  • Advanced: Introductions Forum: 1^st posting

• Thursday
  • Auditing: Discussion Forum: 1^st posting

• Friday
  • Auditing: Introductions Forum: 2^nd posting
  • Advanced: Introductions Forum: 2^nd posting

• Saturday

• Sunday
• Auditing: Discussion Forum 1: 2^nd posting
• Advanced: Discussion Forum 1: 1^st posting
• Advanced: Discussion Forum 2: 1^st posting

Week Two:

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday
  • Auditing: Discussion Forum 2: 1^st posting

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Auditing: Discussion Forum 2: 2^nd posting
  • Advanced: Discussion Forum 1: 2^nd posting
  • Advanced: Discussion Forum 2: 2^nd posting

• Sunday
• Auditing: Written Assignment 1 due
• Advanced: Written Assignment 1 due

Week Three:

• Monday
  • Auditing: BEGIN MODULE 2
  • Advanced: BEGIN MODULE 2

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Auditing: Discussion Forum 3: 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday

• Sunday
  • Auditing: Discussion Forum 3: 2^nd posting
  • Advanced: Discussion Forum 3: 1^st posting
  • Advanced: Discussion Forum 4: 1^st posting

July 2017 Semester: Week One

Welcome to the first week of my July semester!  I failed to post at all last semester.

Just to recap the April semester. I retook Cost Accounting and Advanced Accounting I. I received a B in Cost and unfortunately failed Advanced I again. I will retake it again later this year.  Now for a bit of additional bad news. Last semester, I passed Advanced II with a 72 (C-). I found out that I actually needed at least a 73 for the class to count.  Therefore, I am retaking it this semester and should be able to pass it, and fingers crossed achieve a higher score.

For the July semester, I am taking Advanced Accounting II and Auditing.  I have to read approximately 1,060 pages throughout the semester. This averages out to 12.6 pages per day.  My goal is to read 13 pages a day to achieve the reading required.  I will try again to keep up with

I will again try to keep up with posting each week to give an accounting of my week's achievements; however, if I am behind in my classes then they will take precedent over posting on the blog.

Just to remind everyone of my weekly rundown format:

Weekly Rundown

1. Accounting of my reading.  Keep in mind that I must read at least 13 pages per day, for a total of 91 pages per week.
2. I will show my grades in my classes as I have them
3. I will post the past week’s schedule so that you know where I stand thus far. Keep in mind that I the item is in green then it is complete.
4. I will post the current week’s schedule so that you know what I’m faced with.

Since this is the first week, I do not have much to present. The only exception is the week ahead. The classes officially start on July 3.  Happy 4th everyone!

The mind is everything. What you think, you become.

                              ~Buddha - Leader

 July 2017 Semester: JULY 3 – JULY 9

Week One:

• Monday
  • Auditing: BEGIN MODULE 1
  • Advanced: BEGIN MODULE 1

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Auditing: Introductions Forum: 1^st posting
  • Advanced: Introductions Forum: 1^st posting

• Thursday
  • Auditing: Discussion Forum: 1^st posting

• Friday
  • Auditing: Introductions Forum: 2^nd posting
  • Advanced: Introductions Forum: 2^nd posting

• Saturday

• Sunday
  • Auditing: Discussion Forum 1: 2^nd posting
  • Advanced: Discussion Forum 1: 1^st posting
  • Advanced: Discussion Forum 2: 1^st posting

Final Grades for January 2017 Term

I did not figure to get these back so soon. However, it is nice to know how I finished out the semester.

Advanced Accounting II

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum		100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.67	2
DF 2	100	100	1.67	2
DF 3	100	100	1.67	2
DF 4	100	100	1.67	2
DF 5	0	100	1.67	0
DF 6	0	100	1.67	0
DF 7	0	100	1.67	0
DF 8	0	100	1.67	0
DF 9	100	100	1.67	2
DF 10	100	100	1.67	2
DF 11	100	100	1.67	2
DF 12	100	100	1.67	2
WA 1	96	100	5	5
WA 2	74	100	5	4
WA 3	79	100	5	4
WA 4	81	100	5	4
WA 5	86	100	5	4
WA 6	94	100	5	5
Midterm	67	100	25	17
Final Exam	67	100	25	17
Final Grade	1444	2100	100	72	C

Strategic Management

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum	100	100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.36	1
DF 2	100	100	1.36	1
DF 3	87	100	1.36	1
DF 4	0	100	1.36	0
DF 5	0	100	1.36	0
DF 6	89	100	1.36	1
DF 7	100	100	1.36	1
DF 8	100	100	1.36	1
DF 9	92	100	1.36	1
DF 10	92	100	1.36	1
DF 11	100	100	1.36	1
CS 1	85	100	5	4
CS 2	100	100	5	5
CS 3	87	100	5	4
CS 4	94	100	5	5
CS 5	93	100	5	5
CS 6	86	100	5	4
CS 7	94	100	5	5
Midterm	92	100	25	23
Proficiency Exam	100	100	5	5
Final Project	78	100	20	16
Comp Exam	100	100	0	0
Final Grade	1969	2300	100	87	B

Week 12 of January 2017 Semester

Tomorrow is the last day for all assignments to be turned in. I am happy to report that I just finished turning in all assignments.  I took my final for Advanced Accounting II earlier today. And I just turned in my Final Project for Strategic Marketing a few minutes ago.  I now have to wait for my final grades to see how the chips fall.

I have a feeling of accomplishment. I may not receive the highest grades but I did work my tail off this semester. I will now get one week off before the next semester starts.  

I don't really have a schedule to offer. Everything is done and turned in.  

The reading list is a moot point since everything is done.  I did not get all of the reading done for either class. I did start off great but slacked off in the middle. Note to self: do more reading next semester.  (Internet world, keep me in check please)

So I will post my current grades. 

Once I receive the final grades for the finals, I will post and let everyone know how I fared.

First up, Strategic Marketing

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum	100	100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.36	1
DF 2	100	100	1.36	1
DF 3	87	100	1.36	1
DF 4	0	100	1.36	0
DF 5	0	100	1.36	0
DF 6	89	100	1.36	1
DF 7	100	100	1.36	1
DF 8	100	100	1.36	1
DF 9	92	100	1.36	1
DF 10	92	100	1.36	1
DF 11	100	100	1.36	1
CS 1	85	100	5	4
CS 2	100	100	5	5
CS 3	87	100	5	4
CS 4	94	100	5	5
CS 5	93	100	5	5
CS 6	86	100	5	4
CS 7	94	100	5	5
Midterm	92	100	25	23
Proficiency Exam	100	100	5	5
Final Project		100	20	0
Comp Exam	100	100	0	0
Final Grade	1891	2300	100	72

Just to update, I currently have a C- in this class without the final project. Depending on how high my grade is, I have a small chance of getting a A but most likely will receive a B. I will take either. This means that I should not have to take this class again.

Now onto Advanced Accounting II

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum		100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.67	2
DF 2	100	100	1.67	2
DF 3	100	100	1.67	2
DF 4	100	100	1.67	2
DF 5	0	100	1.67	0
DF 6	0	100	1.67	0
DF 7	0	100	1.67	0
DF 8	0	100	1.67	0
DF 9	100	100	1.67	2
DF 10	100	100	1.67	2
DF 11	100	100	1.67	2
DF 12	100	100	1.67	2
WA 1	96	100	5	5
WA 2	74	100	5	4
WA 3	79	100	5	4
WA 4	81	100	5	4
WA 5	86	100	5	4
WA 6	94	100	5	5
Midterm	67	100	25	17
Final Exam		100	25	0
Final Grade	1377	2100	100	56

Without the Final Exam, I have an F; however, if I can score a 56 on the exam, then I can pass the class with a C.  If I don't score that high then I will have to retake this class at a later date.  

Thank you for coming along for this semester ride. It is almost finished. I will start a new semester on April 3rd. Come back and follow me again.

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.

                   ~Jim Rohn - American Businessman

 Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.

                   ~Thomas Carlyle - Scottish Philosopher