Sheridan Course Outlines

ACCG2004
Accounting 1

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business, Business - Human Resources, Business Admin - Accounting, Business Admin - Finance, Business Admin - Marketing
Program Coordinator(s): Multiple Coordinators
Course Leader or Contact: Multiple Course Leaders
Version: 12.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with a knowledge of basic accounting procedures and theory which will enable them to develop an understanding of how accounting serves management, the investor, government and the public, by producing useful financial data. It will also serve as a framework for more advanced studies in accounting or for a better understanding of related concepts in other areas of business specialization. Topics covered include recording transactions, adjusting the accounts, preparing statements, the work sheet, closing the accounts, accounting for a merchandising concern, and internal control/cash. NOTE: ACCG16971 and ACCG17937 together qualify for exemption toward the CGA course of study.

Program Context

Business

Program Coordinator: Multiple

This is a core component of the Business Foundation Year and is a graduation requirement of Accounting, Finance, Human Resources and Marketing.

Business - Human Resources

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: John Hardisty

Business Admin - Accounting

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: Donna P. Grace

Business Admin - Finance

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: Henry Katz

Business Admin - Marketing

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: Doug Greenwood

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 - Use the accounting equation to analyze business transactions.
- Record transactions in the journal, post from the journal to the 
  ledger and prepare a trial balance.
- Make the typical adjusting entries at the end of the accounting 
  period and prepare an adjusted trial balance.
- Prepare a balance sheet, an income statement and a statement of   
  owner's equity from the adjusted trial balance.
- Close the revenue, expense and drawings accounts.
- Classify assets and liabilities as current or long-term.
- Use the perpetual inventory system and prepare a 
  merchandiser's financial statements.
- Apply internal controls to cash, prepare a bank reconciliation and 
  account for petty cash transactions.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Class Attendance:
Full participation and attendance is expected for this course.  
Students who miss a class are responsible for any information 
discussed, assigned or distributed in that class period.

FINAL EXAM 	  35%
CLASS TESTS (2)	  25% and
                  30%
ASSIGNMENTS	  10%
(As per your
instructor)      -----
                 100%

Advanced Standing/Exemption Test:

Successful completion of the ACCG16971 exemption test will give the 
student advanced standing in this course.  A minimum of a "B" grade 
must be obtained on the exemption test.  The test is available in the 
Testing Center on a date to be announced by your instructor.  
Students 
who have OAC Accounting with a grade of at least 60% may also qualify 
for advanced standing in ACCG16971.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

	communication - written		communication - oral		communication - visual
X	analytical		creative thinking	X	decision making
	interpersonal	X	numeracy		organizational
X	problem solving		technological		other (see below)

Notes: N/A

General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

	asthetic appreciation		social understanding
	civic life		understanding science
	cultural understanding		understanding technology
	personal development		work and the economy

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Effective Term	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	Fall 2004	Multiple Professors	Business Administration - Foundation Year, Business Administration - Accounting, Business Administration - Finance, Business Administration - Human Resources, Business Administration - Marketing
	Fall 2004	Multiple Professors	Continuing Education students

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