The Term Paper is an opportunity for you to conduct research and explore in depth an issue pertinent to the role of an accountant in your chosen area of interest. The objective of the Term Paper is to research, evaluate, and propose practical applications of the concepts you learned from many courses and from your […]

The Term Paper is an opportunity for you to conduct research and explore in depth an issue pertinent to the role of an accountant in your chosen area of interest. The objective of the Term Paper is to research, evaluate, and propose practical applications of the concepts you learned from many courses and from your […]

Financial Statement Analysis Paper Written Assignment One basic method that an accountant can use to analyze the financial situation of a business is ratio analysis. This can be a useful tool no matter the type of legal structure of the business and regardless of whether ownership is public or private. To help assure the availability […]

The Term Paper is an opportunity for you to conduct research and explore in depth an issue pertinent to the role of an accountant in your chosen area of interest. The objective of the Term Paper is to research, evaluate, and propose practical applications of the concepts you learned from many courses and from your […]

FASB/IASB Convergence Paper Written Assignment   Find and search any website that discusses FASB, SEC, IFRS, or IASB.   Describe and discuss the standards and rulings that are being contemplated through pending discussion exposure documents of FASB and IASB.   Your paper should be a minimum of five to eight pages, including a cover page […]

You have been invited to attend a meeting where your immediate supervisor will be presenting a draft of detailed financial projections to the chief financial officer and a subsequent meeting with the company president. You’ve not been involved in the preparation of the analysis thus far but understand that you might have some tasks delegated […]

Six Sigma projects are powerful tools for achieving breakthrough improvements. Improvement projects utilize the DMAIC methodology, while design or re-design projects use the DMADV methodology. Such projects can be undertaken for large or small initiatives. But because they require a fair bit of work in planning and engaging the team, they are usually applied in […]

Kaizen events or Work-Outs are one- to five-day rapid improvement events widely used in the deployment of Lean and Operational Excellence. Jack was a huge fan of Work-Outs, which were so named because the focus was on getting the unnecessary work out of the system. These events were NOT just brainstorming sessions, but were well-planned […]

Operational Excellence and Competitive Advantage   Welcome to the course. Please introduce yourself to your classmates and professor.   What are the top 2 operational challenges in your industry?   What differentiates the most competitive organizations from the laggards in your industry?   What do you hope to get out of this course as it […]

Lessons Learned in Operational Excellence   What are your key takeaways from this course?   What are your favorite tools that you studied in this course? What do you like most about them?   When answering this question, consider: ease of implementation, application to your particular organization, receptivity by your colleagues, etc.   How have […]