Doran Chan 7669
Spring I ’06
AMA202.0038
Prof. Angela Wu
1 of 4
6/6/2006
AMA 202, Spring I 2006
Pre-and-post Stage Surveys
The survey consist of two parts; Business and Computer Literacy, and AICPA Competency Assessment
Business and Computer Literacy
(please use “Yes” or “No”, if your answer is “Yes”, please indicate your response on a 0-5 scale, 5 is
strongly agree, and 0 is strongly disagree)
I. Understanding the use of E-Classcards
No
No
No
No
No
No
1. Have you used electronic classcards for your previous learning?
2. Do you think the e-classcard will help you identify classmates with similar backgrounds or
skills as yourself?
3. Do you think the e-classcard will help you identify classmates with totally different ( or
complementary) backgrounds or skills as yourself?
4. Do you think classmates with complementary backgrounds as yours can help you improve
your learning?
5. Do you think the electronic classcards will help you with your study for this course,
AMA111?
6. Do you think the electronic classcards will help your study beyond this course?
II. What is your level of computer proficiency
Yes, 5
Yes, 5
Yes, 5
Emails
● write email for fun and leisure?
● write emails for study?
● write emails to exchange information in academic and research fields?
Yes, 5
Yes, 5
Yes, 5
Word
● write essays by using Word?
● write research papers by using Word?
● set tables, charts, and pictures to present your ideas and research findings?
Yes, 4
Yes, 4
Yes, 3
Excel
● run basic-level calculations (such as simple addition, subtraction, multiplying and dividing) by
using excel spreadsheets?
● run intermediate-level calculations (such as Auto Sum, write formula, and use cell referncing)
● run advanced-level calculations (such as financial functions like depreciation of fixed assets,
bond amortization, and 3-D spreadsheets)?
● develop excel templates on your own to present your ideas?
● develop excel templates on your own to interpret numbers?
● conduct financial analysis by using excel spreadsheets?
Yes, 4
Yes, 2
Yes, 4
Yes, 4
PowerPoint
● present your personal information to your family or friends?
● present your personal information to the public?
● present your learning among classmates?
● present your learning and research findings outside the classroom?
Yes, 5
Yes, 3
Yes, 3
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III. Knowledge of Business/Accounting Concepts
Yes, 4
Yes, 4
Yes, 4
Yes, 4
Yes, 5
Inventory Dollar Value LIFO, Gross Profit Method, Lower of Coast or Market, Retail Inventory
Method, and financial statement presentation, etc.
Fixed Assets and Natural Resources Characteristics, valuation of Property, Plant and
Equipment, Self-constructed asset and interest capitalization, disposal, impairments, depletion,
and financial statement presentation.
Intangible Assets nature, type, and valuation of current liabilities, classification issues of shortterm debt expected to be refinanced; employee-related liabilities, and gain and loss
contingencies.
Long-Term liabilities issuing long-term debt, carious types of bond issues, accounting valuation
for bonds at date of issuance, methods of bond discount and premium amortization, accounting
procedures for the extinguishment of debt, and financial statement presentation.
Investments three categories of debt securities, discount and premium amortization on bond
investments, categories or equity securities, equity method and accounting for transfer of
investment securities between categories.
IV. ePortfolio experiences
Have your ePortfolio experiences helped
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1. enhance your teamwork skills?
2. enhance your skills of better identifying complementary talents within classroom?
3. enhance your mastery of business/accounting concepts?
4. enhance your problem solving skills?
5. enhance your financial modeling skills?
6. enhance your analytical skills?
7. enhance your creativity?
8. enhance your communication/presentational skills?
9. present your course work in a more professional way?
10. enhance the quality of your coursework?
11. enhance the efficiency of your study?
12. you better organize your coursework?
13. you reduced the amount of unnecessary work and re-work, such as manual typing, copying
and calculation?
14. you leverage Technology to Develop and Enhance Functional Competencies?
15. you leverage Technology to Develop and Enhance Personal Competencies?
16. you leverage Technology to Develop and Enhance a Broad Business Perspective?
Continue next page for the second part survey.
Doran Chan 7669
Spring I ’06
AMA202.0038
Prof. Angela Wu
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6/6/2006
AICPA Competency Assessment
(please use “Yes” or “No”, if your answer is “Yes”, please indicate your response on a 0-5 scale, 5 is
strongly agree, and 0 is strongly disagree)
I. Functional Competencies
Decision Modeling
Yes, 4
● identifies problems and potential solution approaches
Yes, 4
● uses quantitative techniques to determine relative importance and likelihood of alternative
scenarios
Yes, 4
● employs model-building to quantify problems or test solutions
Yes, 4
● links data, knowledge, and insights together for decision-making purposes
Measurement
Yes, 4
● identifies what needs to be measured
Yes, 4
● determines an appropriate, relevant and reliable measure for the intended use
Yes, 4
● measures items using appropriate methods of measurement
Yes, 4
● presents the measurement results objectively using applicable standards of disclosure or
reporting
Reporting
Yes, 4
● prepares reports with objectivity, conciseness and clarity
Yes, 4
● employs appropriate media in report preparation and presentation
Research
Yes, 4
● employs relevant research skills
Yes, 4
● identifies relevant information such as industry trends, internal performance history,
benchmarks, and best practices
Leverage Technology to Develop and Enhance Functional Competencies
Yes, 4
● accesses appropriate electronic databases to obtain decision-supporting information
Yes, 4
● uses technology assisted tools to document work performed
Yes, 4
● builds appropriate models and simulations using electronic spreadsheets and other software
II. Personal Competencies
Professional Demeanor
Yes, 4
● cultivates growth in personal conduct and capabilities
Yes, 5
● accepts professional development as a life-long process
Yes, 5
● recognizes situations where professional ethical standards apply and behaves accordingly
Yes, 5
● commits to quality and efficiency
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Yes, 4
● makes valid and reliable evaluations of information
Yes, 4
● uses experience and comparison in forming opinions
Yes, 4
● synthesizes novel or original definitions of problems and solutions as circumstances dictate
Yes, 4
● knows when to follow directions, question plans or seek help
Interaction
Yes, 4
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Yes, 4
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Yes, 5
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Yes, 5
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recognizes the value of working within diverse, cross-functional teams
interacts and cooperates productively and maturely with others
commits achievement of common goals when working on a team
accepts suggestions and guidance of team leaders and other members
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Communication
Yes, 4
● organizes and effectively displays information so that it is meaningful to the receiving party
Yes, 4
● expresses information and concepts with conciseness and clarity
Yes, 4
● select appropriate media for dissemination or accumulation of information
Leverage Technology to Develop and Enhance Person Competencies
Yes, 5
● exchanges information using appropriate communication technologies such as email,
discussion boards and video-conferencing
Yes, 5
● explores new technologies and their application to business and accounting scenarios
Yes, 4
● acquires skills through technology-based learning modules when available and appropriate
III. Broad Business Perspective Competencies
Strategic/Critical Thinking
Yes, 4
● identifies and gathers data from a wide variety of sources to provide insight full interpretations
for decision-making
Yes, 4
● transfers knowledge from one situation to another
Industry/Sector Perspective
Yes, 4
● articulates an organization’s key competitive advantages and disadvantages
Yes, 4
● communicates the financial and non-financial performance of an organization’s operational
processes
Legal/Regulatory Perspective
Yes, 4
● describes the legal and government/regulatory environment in which entities operate and the
significant costs and benefits of regulation
Leverage Technology to Develop and a Broad Business Competencies
Yes, 4
● recognizes business opportunities and risks associated with electronic commerce
Yes, 4
● mines electronic data sources for business and industry information
Yes, 4
● uses technology to develop and present strategic information
End of Survey.