Description
Assignment Details
While assisting the accounting department with completing the current year’s financial statements, you have been asked to review a list of contingent liabilities.
Explain how you, as a manager, would review the list of contingent liabilities and determine their probability.
Discuss with your classmates other ways of determining the probability.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board, and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Grading Rubric
Discussion Board Grading Rubric – 60 Points
Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points
Quality of Main Post
24 Points Total
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements:
Responds completely to all parts of the discussion question
Communicates content information accurately and/or logically
Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections
Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (if applicable)
Meets or exceeds the required length
/24 pts.
Response to Peers
20 Points Total
Responds to a minimum of two peers (10 points per response)
Substantive response
Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include:
Provides additional resources
Connects to key concepts
Shares personal or professional experiences
Contributes new information or perspective
Presents a competing viewpoint
Meets or exceeds the required length
/20 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
6 Points Total
At least one post refers to course learning resources. /6 pts.
Professional Writing
10 Points Total
Response is well-organized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/10 pts.
Potential Deductions:
Friday Post Requirement
-6 Points Total No posts were submitted by Friday
Two Separate Days Posted
-6 Points Total Posts were not submitted on at least two separate days
Total 60 points possible /60 pts.
