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WEEK 1
Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link
in the left navigation.
Post Your Introduction
Post your Introduction on the discussion forum titled,
 Introductions  found in Week One. Respond to at least three of your
classmates  posts
Why is Accounting Needed and the Basic Accounting Equation
Review the Basic Accounting Equation. Why is this equation key to
understanding the balance sheet, which is one of the foundational financial
statements? How would healthcare companies operate without accounting? Review
the information contained on the balance sheet and income statement. Explain
the importance of this information to the operations of the organization. You
must respond to at least two of your classmates  posts to receive full credit.
Health Care Spending
Review the information provided in the Health Care website. Discuss the
major financial challenges of health care reform. You must respond to at least
two of your classmates  posts to receive full credit.
WEEK 2
Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link
in the left navigation.
Debit/Credit
Using your text and at least one scholarly source, respond to the following:
Transactions typically use the double-accounting method of recording,
specifically debits and credits. Explain how debits and credits are posted and
the types of accounts that are impacted by each of these transactions. In other
words, do debits impact assets and if so, does the debit increase or decrease
that account? Use this example as you work through the debit and credit
discussion question. . You must respond to at least two of your classmates 
posts to receive full credit.
Inventory Costs

2. Using your text and at least one scholarly source according to APA
requirements, respond to the following: Inventory continues to be a challenge
for healthcare managers. Using the FIFO and LIFO methods of inventory, analyze
the accounting implications of each method. . You must respond to at least two
of your classmates  posts to receive full credit.
Assignment
To complete the following assignment, go to this week's Assignment link in the
left navigation.
Uncollectible Accounts
Using your text and at least one scholarly source, prepare a two-three page
paper, on the following question: Explain the difference between Charity Care
and Bad Debt in a healthcare environment. How can the patient financial
services personnel assist in determining which category the uncollectible
account should be placed into? Discuss the financial implications of gross
uncollectibles on the bottom line of the healthcare institution, and explain how
these are recorded on the financial statements.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.
WEEK 3
Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link
in the left navigation.
Enron and Payroll
Use the Ashford Online Library to research Enron accounting procedures.
Apply what you have learned from the textbook and the Enron case and explain how
this case can be used as a training tool in the healthcare environment.. In
your post, discuss how falsified accounting procedures affect companies and
stockholders. You must respond to at least two of your classmates  posts to
receive full credit.
Corporations Versus Partnerships
In your post, compare the advantages and disadvantages of organization
forms. Include why most large public health care organizations use the corporate
form. You must respond to at least two of your classmates  posts to receive
full credit.
Assignment
To complete the following assignment, go to this week's Assignment link in the
left navigation.
Methods of Analysis
Using your text and at least one scholarly source, prepare a two to three
page paper and evaluate the three methods of analysis: horizontal, vertical, and
ratio as explained in your course textbook. Summarize each method, and discuss
how the financial information is used to make a particular decision. Provide a
scenario in a health care situation in which a given method of analysis might be
used.

3. Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.
WEEK 4
Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link
in the left navigation.
Cost Flows Among Service, Merchandising, and Manufacturing Enterprises
Using your textbook and at least one scholarly source, compare cost flows
among service, merchandising, and manufacturing enterprises, explaining how
healthcare differs from the other enterprises. You must respond to at least two
of your classmates  posts to receive full credit.
Product Costing
From your text and at least one scholarly source, describe how service
center costs are allocated using the various allocation methods. Illustrate its
use by using a health care example. You must respond to at least two of your
classmates  posts to receive full credit.
Assignment
To complete the following assignment, go to this week's Assignment link in the
left navigation.
Case Study Preparation
Research and select the journal articles you will use as sources for your
Case Study. Summarize the articles and prepare an annotated bibliography.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.
WEEK 5
Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link
in the left navigation.
Responsibility Centers and Master Budget
From your text and at least one scholarly source, research information on
responsibility centers. Explain how responsibility centers are used for the
budgeting process. You must respond to at least two of your other classmates 
posts to receive full credit.
Capital Investments
Using information from your text and at least one scholarly source, compare
strengths and weaknesses of capital investment evaluation methods. You must
respond to at least two of your classmates  posts to receive full credit.
Case Study Analysis

4. To complete the following final paper, go to this week's Case Study link in the
left navigation.
Write an eight- to ten-page case analysis of the following article (which
can be found in the Ashford Online ProQuest database):
Souza, M. & McCarty, B. (2007). From bottom to top: How one provider
retooled its collections [Electronic version]. Healthcare Financial Management,
61(9), 67-73.
Include the following:
Complete summary of the case study that identifies the key problems and
issues, provides background information, relevant facts, the solution employed,
and the results achieved.
Identify and explain the accounting practices California Sutter Health
used in defining and solving its collection problems.
Develop an alternative solution based on your own research using three
to five academic sources from journals, professional organizations, and
websites.
State your informed opinion of the approach used by California Sutter
Health, and provide support using concepts from your research and personal
experience.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, not including the
title page and reference page, and formatted according to APA style as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of Case Study
Student s name
Course name and number
Instructor s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis
statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must use a visual such as a chart, table, graph, or other that relates
to something you have learned in the class and is relevant to the case.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least three scholarly sources.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford
Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style
as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.