Instructor & Course Information

• Instructor: Brent Darwin, CMA, CFE
• Email: bdarwin@hancockcollege.edu (Subject: Acct 140 DE)
• Office: Building K, Room 207
• Phone: 805-922-6966 × 3473
• Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Text: Managerial Accounting, Braun & Tietz, 7th Edition
• Software: MyLabAccounting (Course Code: darwin67874)

Course Structure & Expectations

• Asynchronous distance education course — not self-paced
• Expect 8+ hours per week reading, homework, and exam prep
• Homework and exams are completed in MyLabAccounting
• Late or incomplete homework receives zero credit
• Learning is cumulative — falling behind early is fatal later

Homework & Exam Schedule

• Aug 28 — Homework Chapter 7 Part A
• Aug 31 — Homework Chapter 7 Part B
• Sep 7 — Homework Chapter 10 Part A
• Sep 14 — Homework Chapter 10 Part B
• Sep 16 — Exam 1 (180 min)
• Sep 28 — Homework Chapter 8 Part A
• Oct 5 — Homework Chapter 8 Part B
• Oct 12 — Homework Chapter 9 Part A
• Oct 19 — Homework Chapter 9 Part B
• Oct 21 — Exam 2 (180 min)
• Nov 2 — Homework Chapter 11 Part A
• Nov 9 — Homework Chapter 11 Part B
• Nov 30 — Homework Chapter 12 Part A
• Dec 7 — Homework Chapter 12 Part B
• Dec 9 — Exam 3 (180 min)

Chapter Progression & Exam Windows

• Jan 20 — Chapter 1: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• Jan 26 — Chapter 2: Cost Accounting Foundations
• Feb 9 — Chapter 3: Job Order Costing
• Feb 23 — Chapter 5: Process Costing
• Mar 9 — Exam 1 · Begin Chapter 6
• Mar 16 — Spring Break
• Mar 23 — Chapter 7: CVP Relationships
• Mar 30 — Chapter 8: Relevant Costs
• Apr 13 — Exam 2 · Begin Chapter 9
• Apr 27 — Chapter 10: Responsibility Centers
• May 4 — Chapter 12: Capital Investments
• May 15 — Exam 3

Grading Breakdown

• Exams: 300 points
• Homework: 60 points
• Total: 360 points
• A ≥ 90% · B ≥ 80% · C ≥ 70% · D ≥ 60%

Critical Dates

• Last day to drop without W: February 1, 2026
• Last day to drop with W: April 17, 2026