Managerial Accounting - Henry W. Bloch School of Management
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Pete Brewer
Department of Accountancy
Wake Forest University
[email protected]
Since 1997, I have consistently used cases in my
Cost Accounting classes.
I have also occasionally used cases in my Managerial
Accounting classes.
In Cost Accounting I organize the syllabus around 810 modules or topics
Each module starts with a review of fundamentals for one
or two days followed by one or two case studies related to
that topic.
High expectations for independent analysis:
Outside-of-class writing assignment
Group oral presentation
One case is a meaningful percentage of the grade
Lower expectations for independent analysis:
Recurring in-class teaching tool
I am focusing on my use of 10-15 cases per semester as an
in-class teaching tool.
Simply read the case before coming to class
Use extrinsic incentives
▪ Written quiz (factual recall, not synthesis)
▪ Oral quiz
▪ Make oral participation a meaningful percentage of the grade
Do not create any written analysis of the case.
Eliminates “single use” problem
▪ Do not post your recommended solutions for your cases.
▪ If students have unresolved issues related to the case, they
should be expected to visit your office hours.
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teaching notes (for review purposes only)
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Narrow the scope of your searches as follows:
Cases with teaching notes
Page length
▪ 1-10 pages of text for computational cases
Scan the teaching note first before reading the case
Does the case appear to cover your targeted learning
objectives?
What if the discussion dies in 10 minutes or heads
off on counterproductive tangents?
Create a structured lesson plan that predefines the
“critical path.”
Make sure the lesson plan includes thought-provoking
questions and opportunities for analysis.
Create designated time slots where students will be asked
to work in small groups to solve a problem.
Predetermine your “flex” points to ensure that your lesson
plan flows “wheels up to wheels down” in designated time
frame.
Create handouts to offer structure and manage time.
Using Powerpoint
Bridgeton Industries
Using Word
The Classic Pen Company
Using Excel
Foxy Originals
Blackheath Manufacturing
Don’t be afraid to alter the case facts
Kaufmann Manufacturing Company (A)
Don’t be afraid to alter the teaching note
Aussie Pies (A)
Topical Integration
Hydrochem, Inc.
Qualitative cases
The Importance of Commitments