Overview
1. Intermediate Accounting
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*Subjects: Adjusting Entries, Financial Statements and Automation, Balance Sheet, Statement of Stockholders' Equity, and Financial Disclosures, 4.4 U.S. GAAP versus IFRS for Cash and Receivables, Inventory Systems.
The purpose of this discussion is to provide an opportunity to review and reflect on your growth in this class. This helps you place the course meaningfully into your life and plans.
Be sure to post an initial, substantive response by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MT, to the following prompt:
Reflect on what you have learned in this course. Choose two of the following questions to discuss:
- What topic or subject did you like best in this course?
- What topic or subject did you struggle with most in this course?
- What would you do differently if you had the option to take this course again?
- What did you learn in this course that you think will benefit you in your future studies or career path?
2. Intermediate Accounting
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Lisa Ortega
Sep 2 6:43pm
Reply from Lisa Ortega
Hi everyone.
I enjoyed the module that covered FIFO and LIFO. Seeing the examples laid out made it click for me, especially how the two methods can change the numbers for inventory and cost of goods sold. It was also interesting to think about why a company might pick one method over the other depending on what works best for them. This part of the course felt really practical and connected to real world decisions businesses have to make.
It’s not really a topic I struggle with, but I do get tripped up on the terms “increase” and “decrease.” I understand debits and credits, but I have to stop and think about how they actually work with increases and decreases. I think my brain just wants to assume that debits always mean a decrease and credits always mean an increase, but I know that’s not how it actually works. This was covered early on, I think in Module 2, and we also went over it back in Principles of Accounting. One of my personal goals, especially at work, is to train my brain to really grasp this better so that it becomes second nature instead of something I have to pause and figure out each time.
3. Intermediate Accounting
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Cindy Ambrosio Chavez
Sep 2 10:39am| Last reply Sep 2 6:51pm
Reply from Cindy Ambrosio Chavez
Hello,
I liked adjusting entries the most. They helped me understand how the accrual basis of accounting works and how financial statements are updated to reflect accurate timing of revenues and expenses.
I struggled most with valuation techniques and the time value of money. These topics required more focus, especially when applying discounting and compounding formulas. I found them challenging but important for understanding how future cash flows are measured and analyzed.
If I could take this course again, I would spend more time working through textbook exercises. I’d also start analyzing the case studies earlier to better connect theory to real-world applications and strengthen my understanding.
As someone considering a career path as a CMA, this course helped me build a strong foundation in financial reporting, automation, and data analysis. I now feel more prepared to interpret financial statements, apply accounting standards, and use financial data to support strategic decisions.
4. Judaism
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Engaging an Object
Link is here: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-seder-plate/
https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/passover...
Since chapter 1 of of the Hahn Tapper (2016) textbook opens and closes with the author’s memory of a Passover Seder, let’s look at the seder plate and its symbolism. Here is a brief explanation (video linked below) from MyJewishLearning.com.
- While reflecting on the symbolism of the plate and its foods, do a little informal research on Sephardic and Mizrahi customs regarding the seder plate. Are there any notable differences in either food or symbolism? What accounts for the similarities? The differences?
- Now, look at these modern additions to the seder plate. Which one stands out to you the most and why? How does (or doesn’t) it fit with the theme of the holiday? What do these additions suggest about Judaism in the modern age?