ACCT 401 DB1

  

There will be 4 Group Discussion Board Forums throughout the course. Groups will be assigned alphabetically based on last name. The purpose of Group Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction among students in regard to relevant current course topics. You are required to post 1 thread of at least 500 words and 2 replies of at least 250 words each in response to 2 classmates' threads. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 2 citations other than the textbook. The Bible must be one of those sources. Everything must be in current APA format, and citations for the replies are not required but encouraged.

Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the module/week in which it is assigned, and your 2 replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the same module/week.

Question 3: The tax code is extremely difficult for some to understand, thus the need for accountants. In recent years the idea of a national sales tax has come to the forefront of tax discussions. How would a national sales tax affect the accounting industry, and in particular the tax industry? 

Group Discussion Board Forums Grading Rubric

  

Criteria

Points   Possible

Points   Earned

 

Thread – Key   Components

0 to 5   points

All key components of the Group Discussion Board Forum   prompt are answered in a new thread.

 

Thread – Flow

0 to 5   points

There is a clear and logical flow to the thread.

 

Thread – Major   Points, pt. 1

0 to 5   points

Major points are stated clearly.

 

Thread – Major   Points, pt. 2

0 to   10 points

Major points are supported by the following:

· The Bible and articles (at least 2 scholarly   citations, not including the course textbook);

· Pertinent conceptual or personal examples;

· Thoughtful   analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting   concepts); and

· Citations   in current APA format.

 

Thread – Spelling   and Grammar

0 to   2.5 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

 

Thread – Word Count

0 to   2.5 points

Required word count (a minimum of 500 words) is met.

 

Replies – Word   Count

0 to 5   points

Required word count (a minimum of 250 words for each reply)   is met.

 

Replies – Major   Points

0 to 5   points

Major points are supported by the following:

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;   and

· Thoughtful   analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications,   comparing/contrasting concepts).

 

Replies – Communication

0 to   2.5 points

Communication   follows Student Expectations.

 

Replies – Contribution

0 to 5   points

Brings clarity to issues being discussed relating issues   to Scripture/biblical principles and experience.

 

Replies – Spelling   and Grammar

0 to   2.5 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

 

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