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Required Textbooks and Supplemental Material for CAP Courses

CAP: Basic Financial Accounting

  • Required Text:
    Accounting, 27th Custom NACM Edition,
    by Warren, Reeve and Duchac
  • For Student:

    Item CAP44: Student’s Textbook
    Item CAP43: Student’s Working Papers Plus: Chapters 1 – 17

  • For Instructor:

    Item CAP44 Student’s Textbook
    Item CAP43 Student’s Working Papers Plus: Chapters 1 – 17

The NACM-Education Services Department has created standardized exams to accompany this course.

Course Description

Accounting is the language of business. It provides a framework for capturing business transactions in a coherent manner. More formally, accounting is defined as “the process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic information to permit judgments and decisions by users of the information.” This course will provide participants with a good understanding of accounting and how the accountant thinks about transactions. With the knowledge, participants will gain a strong foundation to comprehend financial information contained in financial statements.

Course Objective

The course objective is to introduce basic accounting principles and concepts to the student and to acquaint the student with the skills to understand and complete the accounting cycle.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the basic nature of the accounting profession; be able to define and apply financial and managerial terms; summarize basic financial concepts and principles; analyze, record and report transactions for service, merchandising and manufacturing businesses; and use cost information to support operating decisions and strategic decisions regarding products, customers and technology.

Chapters to be Covered

  • Chapter 1
    Introduction to Accounting and Business
  • Chapter 2
    Analyzing Transactions
  • Chapter 3
    The Adjusting Process
  • Chapter 4
    Completing the Accounting Cycle
  • Chapter 5
    Accounting Systems
  • Chapter 6
    Accounting for Merchandising Businesses
  • Chapter 7
    Inventories
  • Chapter 8
    Sarbanes Oxley, Internal Controls, and Cash
  • Chapter 9
    Receivables
  • Chapter 10
    Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets
  • Chapter 11
    Current Liabilities and Payroll
  • Chapter 12
    Accounting for Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
  • Chapter 13
    Corporations: Organization, Stock Transactions, and Dividends
  • Chapter 14
    Statement of Cash Flows

A sample syllabus follows.

NACM’s Credit Administration Program

Basic Financial Accounting Syllabus – 27th Edition

Purpose

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of introductory accounting and procedures for recording transactions. This course provides the building blocks for understanding financial statement analysis.

Textbook

The best-selling text and supplementary material by Warren, Reeve and Duchac, Accounting, 27th Custom NACM Edition, Cengage Learning, 2018 is used. The study guide should help you to understand the material and test yourself on concepts, procedures and techniques.

Class Schedule

This course will meet for 15 weeks. Each class session will be two hours in duration.

Attendance

You are expected to attend every class. However, under extraordinary circumstances, up to two absences may be permitted. You will be responsible for all material and assignments.

Class Participation

This class will be as participatory as possible. You will be called upon to answer questions or explain material. You may want to form groups to study, review and help each other in a cooperative learning experience. 10% of your grade will be determined by your class participation, and completion of assignments.

Help Sessions

Help sessions will be held at the end of each class. However, you are expected to make a serious attempt at completing each assignment before requesting additional help.

Examinations

There are three exams, weighted as follows: 1st – 30%, 2nd – 30% and 3rd – 30%. The exams are similar to class material and homework assignments.

Assignments

Assigned exercises and problems are listed below. The assignments will be discussed in class. You must make a serious attempt to work through all of the assignments before each class. In addition, work through the Illustrative Problems and Self-test questions at the end of each chapter.

  • Week 1
    Chapter 1
    Exercises 4, 8-12, 16, 18, 19, 21-23, 26; Problem 2A
  • Week 2
    Chapter 2
    Exercises 2, 5–7, 9, 23; Problem 1A

    Chapter 3
    Exercises 1-3, 7, 13, 14, 18, 21, 24, 25, 29; Problem 6A
  • Week 3
    Chapter 4
    Exercises 1, 5, 8, 14, 15, 20, 28; Problem 3A
  • Week 4
    Chapter 5
    Exercises 1 – 3, 25; Problem 2A
  • Week 5
    Review of Chapters 1 – 5
    Exam One (2 hours)
  • Week 6
    Chapter 6
    Exercises 1, 2, 4, 9, 10-12, 23, 24, 31; Problem 3A
  • Week 7
    Chapter 7
    Exercises 2, 3, 13, 19, 21; Problems 1A and 2A
  • Week 8
    Chapter 8
    Exercises 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 12, 20, 24, 26; Problem 1A
  • Week 9
    Review Chapters 6 – 8
    Exam Two (2 hours)
  • Week 10
    Chapter 9
    Exercises: 2, 7-10, 15, 20, 23, 24, 26, 29; Problem 3A
  • Week 11
    Chapter 10
    Exercises 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 22, 24, 30; Problem 1A
  • Week 12
    Chapter 11
    Exercises 1, 3, 5, 17, 18, 22, 23
  • Week 13
    Chapter 12
    Exercises 2, 3, 10, 18, 26; Problem 3A

    Chapter 13
    Exercises 2, 10, 13, 17, 19, 23; Problem 3A
  • Week 14
    Chapter 16
    Exercises 1- 5, 9, 15, 17, 24
  • Week 15
    Review Chapters 9-13, 16
    Exam Three (2 hours)

CAP: Financial Statement Analysis 1

  • Required Text:
    Understanding Financial Statements, NACM Second Custom Edition,
    by Lyn Fraser and Aileen Ormiston
  • For Student:
    Item #CAP46 Textbook
    Student Handout
  • For Instructor:
    Item #CAP46 Textbook
    NACM Supplemental Material

The NACM Education Department has developed student handouts, and Instructor’s Notes to accompany this textbook. This material is available through a link provided by the NACM Education Department.

The solutions manual contains solutions to the study questions that are in the textbook and problems for each chapter and solutions to the mini-cases provided at the end of the chapters.

Course Description

Financial statement analysis is a reasonably unstructured method of interpreting accounting data in an effort to understand the current financial performance of an entity and project its future health. This first course in financial statement analysis keeps the process simple and ignores many complex issues that can arise. The emphasis of the course is on analyzing financial statements issued by companies using simple ratio analysis techniques and analysis of the statement of cash flows.

Course Objective

To examine the content and purpose of the financial statements and analytical techniques used to evaluate the operating efficiency, profitability and financial risk of a firm.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the content and interpretation of financial statements and know how to approach financial statements in order to obtain practical, useful information from their content to assess how well companies are actually performing.

Chapters to be Covered

  • Chapter 1
    Financial Statements: An Overview
  • Chapter 2
    The Balance Sheet
  • Chapter 3
    Income Statement and Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
  • Chapter 4
    Statement of Cash Flows
  • Chapter 5
    The Analysis of Financial Statements
  • Chapter 5A
    Appendix

A sample syllabus follows.

NACM’s Credit Administration Program

Financial Statement Analysis 1 Syllabus

Purpose

This introductory course on financial statement analysis provides you with a fundamental understanding of how to interpret accounting data presented in financial statements issued by corporations.

Textbook

Lyn M. Fraser and Aileen Ormiston, Understanding Financial Statements, NACM’s Custom Edition, Pearson Learning Solutions.

Class Schedule

This course is scheduled to meet for 10 weeks. Each class session will be three hours and thirty minutes in duration.

Attendance

You are expected to attend every class. However, under extraordinary circumstances, up to two absences may be permitted. You will be responsible for all material and assignments.

Class Participation

I intend to make the class as participatory as possible and call on people to answer questions or explain material. You might want to form study groups to review the material for the following day and help each other in a cooperative learning experience.

Help Sessions

I will hold help sessions at the end of each class to help you with material you don’t understand. However, you must make a serious attempt to complete each assignment before requesting help.

Examinations

There are two formal exams. The first exam will be comprised of multiple-choice, true-false questions, covering the material in Chapters 1, 2 and 3. The final exam will be comprised of essay, multiple choice, and numerical problem-solving questions covering all the material. The two exams will make up 90% of your grade. The remaining 10% will be determined by your class participation and completion of assignments.

Assignments

You should complete all of the end-of-chapter problems and selected mini-cases. We will discuss them in class. You should complete the self-test multiple-choice questions. We will discuss any of these questions that you have difficulty understanding.

Schedule of Classes

We will try to adhere to the following schedule as closely as possible. However, extra time may be scheduled periodically in order to cover all the material.

  • Week 1
    Chapter 1
    Financial Statements: An Overview

    Chapter 2
    The Balance Sheet
  • Weeks 2 & 3
    Chapters 1 and 2
    Self-Test Multiple choice questions and problems

    Chapter 2
    Problem 2.19

    Chapter 3
    The Income Statement and Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
    Self-Test Multiple choice questions and problems
    Problem 3.10
    Review for Mid-Term Exam
  • Week 4
    Chapters 1-3
    Mid Term Exam
  • Weeks 5 & 6
    Chapter 4
    Statement of Cash Flows
    Self-Test

    Case 4.3
    Avnet Inc.

    Case 4.4
    Hydrogenics Corporation
  • Weeks 7, 8 & 9
    Chapter 5
    The Analysis of Financial Statements
    Relating the Ratios – the DuPont System
    Self-Test
    Study Questions and Problems

    Appendix 5A
    Appendix 5A: The Analysis of Segmental Data
    Case 5.3
  • Week 10
    Final Exam

CAP: Business Credit Principles

  • Required Text:
    Principles of Business Credit, Eighth Edition,
    NACM
  • For Student & Instructor:
    Item #CAP41
    Textbook

The Education Department has developed PowerPoint slides with Instructor’s Notes and standardized exams to accompany each edition.

Course Objective

To understand the concept and history of credit, the basics of evaluating credit risk, extending credit and collection payments as well as the current mechanisms for marketing and conducting credit programs, both nationally and internationally.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the role of credit in financial management, the components of effective credit department systems and procedures, specific government regulations that pertain to business credit, credit and policy procedures, selling terms, negotiable instruments, the Uniform Commercial Code, credit investigations, financing and insurance, business credit fraud, factors associated with credit limits, out-of court settlements and bankruptcy.

Chapters to be Covered

  • Part I: How Credit Works
    Chapter 1: Credit in the Business World
    Chapter 2: Credit in the Company
    Chapter 3: Organizing the Credit Department
    Chapter 4: The Credit and Sales Partnership
  • Part II: The Legal Aspect
    Chapter 5: The Legal Forms of Business
    Chapter 6: The Legal Environment of Credit
    Chapter 7: The Uniform Commercial Code
  • Part III: Extending Credit
    Chapter 8: Credit Policy and Procedures
    Chapter 9: Credit Applications
    Chapter 10: Terms and Conditions of Sale
    Chapter 11: Credit Investigations
  • Part IV: Verifying Creditworthiness
    Chapter 12: Business Credit Fraud
    Chapter 13: Making Credit Decisions
  • Part V: Financing and Payment

    Chapter 14: International Trade
    Chapter 15: Financing and Business Insurance
    Chapter 16: Negotiable Instruments

  • Part VI: Bankruptcy
    Chapter 17: Bankruptcy Code Proceedings
    Chapter 18: Bankruptcy Alternatives

With the 8th Edition of the Business Credit Principles text, there are two recommended class timelines, which may be modified at the discretion of each affiliate. Sample syllabi follow.

Option 1: (Recommended)

NACM’s Credit Administration Program

Business Credit Principles Syllabus

Purpose

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of business credit procedures and policy. This course provides the information about credit investigation and evaluation along with an overview of legal issues affecting the extension of commercial credit.

Textbook

The text, Principles of Business Credit, 8th Edition (2016), by NACM is used. Student handouts are also used.

Class Schedule

This course will meet for 10 weeks. Each class session will be three hours in duration.

Attendance

You are expected to attend every class. However, under extraordinary circumstances, up to two absences may be permitted. You will be responsible for all material and assignments.

Class Participation

This class will be as participatory as possible. You will be called upon to answer questions or explain material. You may want to form groups to study, review and help each other in a cooperative learning experience. 10% of your grade will be determined by your class participation, and completion of assignments.

Help Sessions

Help sessions will be held at the end of each class. However, you are expected to make a serious attempt at completing each assignment before requesting additional help.

Examinations

There are six exams that cover each section of the book each worth 15% of your overall grade. The exams are similar to class material and homework assignments. Class participation will account for 10% of your grade.

Assignments

Chapter assignments are listed below. The assignments will be discussed in class.

  • Week 1
    Chapters 1 – 3
    How Credit Works
    • Credit in the Business World
    • Credit in the Company
    • Organizing the Credit Department
  • Week 2
    Chapters 4 – 5
    The Credit and Sales Partnership
    The Legal Aspect
    • The Legal Forms of Business
    Review for Exam 1
  • Week 3
    Exam 1 (closed book)

    Chapters 6 – 7
    The Legal Environment of Credit
    The Uniform Commercial Code

    Review for Exam 2
  • Week 4
    Exam 2 (closed book)

    Chapters 8 – 9
    Extending Credit
    • Credit Policy and Procedures
    • Credit Applications
  • Week 5
    Chapters 10 – 11
    Terms and Conditions of Sale
    Credit Investigations
  • Week 6
    Chapters 12 – 14
    Verifying Creditworthiness
    • Business Credit Fraud
    • Making Credit Decisions
    Financing and Payment
    • International Trade
  • Week 7
    Chapters 15 – 16
    Financing and Business Insurance
    Negotiable Instruments

    Review for Exam 3
  • Week 8
    Exam 3

    Chapter 17
    Bankruptcy Code Proceedings
  • Week 9
    Chapter 18
    Bankruptcy Alternatives

    Review for Final Exam
  • Week 10
    Final Exam (closed book)

Option 2: (Traditional Mid-term and Final Format)

NACM’s Credit Administration Program

Business Credit Principles Syllabus

Purpose

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of business credit procedures and policy. This course provides information about credit investigation and evaluation along with an overview of legal issues affecting the extension of commercial credit.

Textbook

The text, Principles of Business Credit, 8th Edition (2016), by NACM is used. Student handouts are also used.

Class Schedule

This course will meet for 10 weeks. Each class session will be three hours in duration.

Attendance

You are expected to attend every class. However, under extraordinary circumstances, up to two absences may be permitted. You will be responsible for all material and assignments.

Class Participation

This class will be as participatory as possible. You will be called upon to answer questions or explain material. You may want to form groups to study, review and help each other in a cooperative learning experience. 10% of your grade will be determined by your class participation, and completion of assignments.

Help Sessions

Help sessions will be held at the end of each class. However, you are expected to make a serious attempt at completing each assignment before requesting additional help.

Examinations

There are two exam dates. Each exam date includes three parts that cover the separate sections of the book each worth 15% of your overall grade. The exams are similar to class material and homework assignments. Class participation will account for 10% of your grade.

Assignments

Chapter assignments are listed below. The assignments will be discussed in class.

  • Week 1
    Chapters 1 – 3
    How Credit Works
    • Credit in the Business World
    • Credit in the Company
    • Organizing the Credit Department
  • Week 2
    Chapters 4 – 5
    The Credit and Sales Partnership
    The Legal Aspect
    • The Legal Forms of Business
  • Week 3
    Chapters 6 – 7
    The Legal Environment of Credit
    The Uniform Commercial Code
  • Week 4
    Chapters 8 – 9
    Extending Credit
    • Credit Policy and Procedures
    • Credit Applications
  • Week 5
    Chapters 10 – 11
    Terms and Conditions of Sale
    Credit Investigations

    Review for Mid-term Exam
  • Week 6
    Mid-term Exam (closed book)
  • Week 7
    Chapters 12 – 13
    Verifying Creditworthiness
    • Business Credit Fraud
    • Making Credit Decisions
  • Week 8
    Chapters 14 – 16
    International Trade
    Financing and Business Insurance
    Negotiable Instruments
  • Week 9
    Chapters 17 – 18
    Bankruptcy
    • Bankruptcy Code Proceedings
    • Bankruptcy Alternatives
    Review for Final Exam
  • Week 10
    Final Exam (closed book)

Required Textbooks and Supplemental Material for ACAP Courses

ACAP: Business Law

  • Required Text:
    Business Law Today, Comprehensive 13th edition,
    by Miller
  • For the Student & Instructor:
    Item #ACAP33
    Textbook

The NACM-Education Services Department has created standardized exams to accompany this course.

Chapters to be Covered

  • Chapter 1
    The Legal Environment of Business
  • Chapter 2
    Constitutional Law
  • Chapter 3
    Ethics in Business
  • Chapter 4
    Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Chapter 5
    Tort Law
  • Chapter 6
    Product Liability
  • Chapter 7
    Intellectual Property Rights
  • Chapter 8
    Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy
  • Chapter 9
    Criminal Law and Cyber Crime
  • Chapter 10
    Nature and Classification
  • Chapter 11
    Agreement
  • Chapter 12
    Consideration
  • Chapter 13
    Capacity and Legality
  • Chapter 14
    Voluntary Consent
  • Chapter 15
    The Statute of Frauds – Writing Requirement
  • Chapter 16
    Performance and Discharge
  • Chapter 17
    Breach and Remedies
  • Chapter 18
    Third-Party Rights

A sample syllabus follows.

NACM’s Advanced Credit Administration Program

Business Law Syllabus

Purpose

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of business law and the legal environment. This course provides a foundation of knowledge to advance to Credit Law.

Textbook

The text by Miller, Business Law Today, Comprehensive 13th edition, Cengage Learning, is used.

Class Schedule

This course will meet for 12 weeks. Each class session will be approximately three hours in duration. 

Attendance

Students are expected to attend every class. However, under certain circumstances, up to two absences may be permitted. The student will be responsible for all material and assignments.

Class Participation

This class will be as participatory as possible. You will be called upon to answer questions or explain material. You may want to form groups to study, review and help each other in a cooperative learning experience. Part of your class participation will be completing any written assignments handed out or assigned by the instructor. This will count as 20% of your total grade.

Examinations

There are two exams, a mid-term and a final. They are not cumulative and are each worth 40% of your total grade.

Assignments

Assigned chapters are listed below. There will also be vocabulary words handed out. The student is responsible for all mandatory reading and turning in all written assignments. The questions and case problems will be discussed in class.

  • Week 1
    Chapter 1

    Chapter 2

    Chapter 3
    Questions and Case Problems 3-5, 3-8
  • Week 2
    Chapter 4
    Questions and Case Problems 4-1, 4-8

    Chapter 5
    Problem 2.19
  • Week 3
    Chapter 6
    Questions and Case Problems 6-1, 6-4, 6-5

    Chapter 7
    Questions and Case Problems 7-6, 7-9
  • Week 4
    Chapter 8
    Questions and Case Problems 8-1, 8-4, 8-6

    Chapter 9
    Questions and Case Problems 9-1, 9-3, 9-5, 9-9
  • Week 5
    Chapter 10
    Questions and Case Problems 10-3, 10-7, 10-8
    Review for Mid-term
  • Week 6
    Mid-term Exam and turn in Vocabulary for Chapters 1-10
  • Week 7
    Chapter 11
    Questions and Case Problems 11-1, 11-4, 11-5

    Chapter 12
    Questions and Case Problems 12-1, 12-5. 12-7, 12-8
  • Week 8
    Chapter 13
    Questions and Case Problems 13-4, 13-6

    Chapter 14
    Questions and Case Problems 14-2, 14-3
  • Week 9
    Chapter 15
    Questions and Case Problems 15-1, 15-3, 15-4

    Chapter 16
    Questions and Case Problems 16-1, 16-2, 16-4, 16-6, 16-7, 16-8
  • Week 10
    Chapter 17
    Questions and Case Problems 17-2, 17-3, 17-10

    Chapter 18
    Questions and Case Problems 18-1, 18-2, 18-3, 18-7, 18-8
  • Week 11
    Review for Final
  • Week 12
    Final Exam and turn in Vocabulary for Chapters 11-18
The vocabulary homework given out is part of the participation portion of the class and is important to understanding the chapters and passing the exams. The student is responsible for turning in vocabulary assignments.

ACAP: Credit Law

  • Required Text:
    Business Law Today, Comprehensive 13th edition,
    by Miller
  • For Student & Instructor:
    Item #ACAP33
    Textbook
  • Optional Reference Material:
    Item #LEGALENV41-44
    Manual of Credit and Commercial Laws, Volumes 1-IV

    Item #LEGALENV1
    Antitrust, Restraint of Trade and Unfair Competition: Myth Versus Reality

NACM-created supplements, including standardized exams, are available for this course.

Chapters to be Covered

  • Chapter 19
    The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts
  • Chapter 20
    Title and Risk of Loss
  • Chapter 21
    Performance and Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts
  • Chapter 22
    Negotiable Instruments
  • Chapter 23
    International and Space Law
  • Chapter 24
    Banking in the Digital Age
  • Chapter 25
    Security Interests and Creditors’ Rights
  • Chapter 26
    Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 27
    Agency Relationships in Business
  • Chapter 30
    Sole Proprietorships and Franchises
  • Chapter 31
    All Forms of Partnership
  • Chapter 32
    Limited Liability Companies and Special Business Forms
  • Chapter 33
    Corporate Formation and Financing
  • Chapter 34
    Corporate Directors, Officers, and Shareholders
  • Chapter 38
    Antitrust Law and Promoting Competition
  • Chapter 39
    Consumer and Environmental Law
  • Chapter 40
    Liability of Accountants and Other Professionals

This course can be taught in a 10-week or 12-week option. A sample syllabus for each option follows.

NACM’s Advanced Credit Administration Program

Credit Law Syllabus – 10 Weeks

Purpose

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of credit law and the legal environment.

Textbook

Business Law Today, Comprehensive 13th edition, by Miller.

Class Schedule

This course will meet for 10 weeks. Each class session will be three hours in duration. 

Attendance

Students are expected to attend every class. However, under certain circumstances, up to two absences may be permitted. The student will be responsible for all material and assignments.

Class Participation

This class will be as participatory as possible. You will be called upon to answer questions or explain material. You may want to form groups to study, review and help each other in a cooperative learning experience. Part of your class participation will be completing any written assignments handed out or assigned by the instructor. This will count as 20% of your total grade.

Examinations

There are two exams, a mid-term and a final. They are not cumulative and are each worth 40% of your total grade.

Assignments

Assigned chapters are listed below. There will also be vocabulary words handed out. The student is responsible for all mandatory reading and turning in all written assignments. The questions and case problems will be discussed in class.

  • Week 1
    Chapter 19
    Questions and Case Problems 19-1, 19-2

    Chapter 20
    Questions and Case Problems 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-6, 20-8

    Chapter 21
    Questions and Case Problems 21-2, 21-3, 21-4, 21-5, 21-6, 21-7, 21-8
  • Week 2
    Chapter 22
    Questions and Case Problems 22-1, 22-2, 22-3, 22-5, 22-6, 22-7, 22-8

    Chapter 23
    Questions and Case Problems 23-1, 23-2, 23-3
  • Week 3
    Chapter 24
    Questions and Case Problems 24-1, 24-2, 24-3, 24-5

    Chapter 25
    Questions and Case Problems 25-1, 25-2, 25-3, 25-4, 25-5, 25-7
  • Week 4
    Chapter 26
    Questions and Case Problems 26-1, 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-6, 26-8

    Exam Review and turn in Vocabulary for Chapters 19-26
  • Week 5
    Mid-term Exam
  • Week 6
    Chapter 27
    Questions and Case Problems 27-1, 27-2, 27-5, 27-6, 27-7

    Chapter 30
    Questions and Case Problems 30-2, 30-8
  • Week 7
    Chapter 31
    Questions and Case Problems 31-1, 31-2, 31-3, 31-5

    Chapter 32
    Questions and Case Problems 32-1, 32-2, 32-4, 32-5, 32-9

    Chapter 33
    Questions and Case Problems 33-3, 33-7
  • Week 8
    Chapter 34
    Questions and Case Problems 34-2, 34-6

    Chapter 38
    Questions and Case Problems 38-1, 38-2, 38-3, 38-4, 38-5, 38-6, 38-8
  • Week 9
    Chapter 39
    Questions and Case Problem 39-4

    Chapter 40
    Questions and Case Problem 40-1

    Final Exam Review and turn in Vocabulary for Chapters 27, 30-34, 38-40
  • Week 10
    Final Exam
The vocabulary homework given out is part of the participation portion of the class and is relevant as well as important to understanding the chapters and passing the exams. The student is responsible for turning in vocabulary assignments.

NACM’s Advanced Credit Administration Program

Credit Law Syllabus – 12 Weeks

Purpose

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of credit law and the legal environment.

Textbook

Business Law Today, Comprehensive 13th edition, by Miller.

Class Schedule

This course will meet for 12 weeks. Each class session will be approximately three hours in duration.

Attendance

You are expected to attend every class. However, under extraordinary circumstances, up to two absences maybe permitted. You will be responsible for all material and assignments.

Class Participation

This class will be as participatory as possible. You will be called upon to answer questions or explain material. You may want to form groups to study, review and help each other in a cooperative learning experience. Part of your class participation will be completing any written assignments handed out or assigned by the instructor. This will count as 20% of your total grade.

Examinations

There are two exams, a mid-term and a final. They are not cumulative and are each worth 40% of your total grade.

Assignments

Assigned chapters are listed below. There will also be vocabulary words handed out. The student is responsible for all mandatory reading and turning in all written assignments. The questions and case problems will be discussed in class.

  • Week 1
    Chapter 19
    Questions and Case Problems 19-1, 19-2

    Chapter 20
    Questions and Case Problems 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-6, 20-8

    Chapter 21
    Questions and Case Problems 21-2, 21-3, 21-4, 21-5, 21-6, 21-7, 21-8
  • Week 2
    Chapter 22
    Questions and Case Problems 22-1, 22-2, 22-3, 22-5, 22-6, 22-7, 22-8

    Chapter 23
    Questions and Case Problems 23-1, 23-2, 23-3
  • Week 3
    Chapter 24
    Questions and Case Problems 24-1, 24-2, 24-3, 24-5

    Chapter 25
    Questions and Case Problems 25-1, 25-2, 25-3, 25-4, 25-5, 25-7
  • Week 4
    Chapter 26
    Questions and Case Problems 26-1, 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-6, 26-8

    Exam Review and turn in Vocabulary for Chapters 19-26
  • Week 5
    Mid-term Exam
  • Week 6
    Chapter 27
    Questions and Case Problems 27-1, 27-2, 27-5, 27-6, 27-7

    Chapter 30
    Questions and Case Problems 30-2, 30-8
  • Week 7
    Chapter 31
    Questions and Case Problems 31-1, 31-2, 31-3, 31-5

    Chapter 32
    Questions and Case Problems 32-1, 32-2, 32-4, 32-5, 32-9
  • Week 8
    Chapter 33
    Questions and Case Problems 33-3, 33-7

    Chapter 34
    Questions and Case Problems 34-2, 34-6
  • Week 9
    Chapter 38
    Questions and Case Problems 38-1, 38-2, 38-3, 38-4, 38-5, 38-6, 38-8
  • Week 10
    Chapter 39
    Questions and Case Problem 39-4

    Chapter 40
    Questions and Case Problem 40-1
  • Week 11
    Exam Review
  • Week 12
    Final Exam Review and turn in Vocabulary for Chapters 27, 30-34, 38-40
The vocabulary homework given out is part of the participation portion of the class and is relevant as well as important to understanding the chapters and passing the exams. The student is responsible for turning in vocabulary assignments.
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