ACCG14049
Intro to Accounting 1
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version   Public
 
Section I: Administrative Information
  Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents:
ACCG15892
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: Must successfully complete ACCG14049 and ACCG15892 to receive an exemption from ACCG16971

Course Name (short): Intro to Accounting 1
School:
Community and Liberal Studies
Program(s): General Arts & Science Pre-Bus
Program Coordinator(s): Bill Adcock
Course Leader or Contact: Alison Feierabend
Originator: Adele Dodge
Designate: Raffaella Tardioli
Version:
1.01
Status: Draft (DRAF)

Calendar Description
N/A

Typical Instructional Format

Lecture
42.0
Total hours: 42.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course is the first of two courses that provide the student with knowledge of basic accounting procedures and theory. It serves as a basis for more advanced studies in accounting or for a better understanding of related concepts in other areas of business specialization. Using lectures, demonstrations, in-class problem solving activities and online learning resources, students begin to learn the steps of the accounting cycle that result in useful information for decision makers.

Program Context

 
General Arts & Science Pre-Bus Program Coordinator: Bill Adcock
General Arts & Science Pre- Business


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
 - Analyze personal accounting transactions using the accounting 
equation.
- Analyze business accounting transactions using the accounting 
equation.
- Understand the difference between cash basis and accrual basis 
accounting.
- Record transactions in a journal, post from the journal to the 
ledger and prepare a trial balance.
- Prepare a worksheet.
- Record some typical adjusting entries at the end of the accounting 
period and prepare an adjusted trial balance.
- Prepare a balance sheet, income statement and a statement of 
owner's equity from the adjusted trial balance.
- Prepare closing entries for the revenue, expense, and drawings 
accounts.
- Classify assets and liabilities as current or long-term.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
In-class Assignments (best 10 out 11)	10.0%
Online Tutorials 	                 7.5%
Online Quizzes	                         7.5%
Tests (3 at 25% each)	                75.0%
Total	                               100.0%

TEST AND ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL

To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in 
the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their 
individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered 
within the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies.

1. The professor will specify in writing test dates and times and due 
dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and 
projects.
2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. Missed 
tests, in-class activities, assignments and presentations are awarded 
a mark of zero. If an extensions or make-up opportunity is approved 
by the professor as outlined below, the mark of zero may be revised 
by subsequent performance. The penalty of late submission of written 
assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days 
(excluding weekends and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of 
zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is 
open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day 
or not.
3. Students, who miss a test, in-class activity, assignment or fail 
to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional circumstances, are 
required to notify their professor in advance of the class. A make-up 
test may be supplied to students who provide an acceptable 
explanation of their absence and/or acceptable documentation 
explaining their absences (e.g., a medical certificate). All make-up 
tests are to be written at a time and place specified by the 
professor upon the student¿s return. Alternatively, students may be 
given an opportunity to earn associated marks by having a subsequent 
test count for the additional marks. Exceptional circumstances may 
result in a modification of due dates for assignments.
4. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be 
submitted at the beginning of class.
5. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort 
unless the professor specifies otherwise.
6. Students are strongly advised to keep, and make available to their 
professor, if requested, a copy of all assignments and working notes 
until the course grade has been finalized.
7. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been 
previously agreed to or suggested by the professor.
Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  Communication X Critical Thinking & Problem Solving   Interpersonal
X Numeracy   Information Management   Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Multiple PLA Contacts

Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam Portfolio Interview Other Not Eligible for PLAR
         

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.
Effective term: Fall 2009
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):
Textbook:

Key Accounting Principles, Volume 1, 3rd Edition, N. Joffe (textbook 
and workbook)

Applicable student group(s): General Arts & Science ¿ Pre-Business
Course Details:
Weeks 1 & 2

Topic 1:  The Importance and Purpose of Accounting Financial 
Statements and Personal Accounting
Text Reference :  Joffe Chapter 1
Online Chapter 1 tutorials due
Quiz #1 - Chapter 1

Weeks 3 & 4

Topic 2: Linking Personal Accounting to Business Accounting 
Principles and Practices in Business
Text Reference :  Joffe Chapter 2
Online Chapter 2 tutorials due
Quiz #2 - Chapter 2

Week 5

Term Test #1 - 25%

Week 6 & 7

Topic 3:  Accounting Principles and Practices
Text Reference:  Joffe Chapter 3 
Online Chapter 3 tutorials due
Quiz #3 - Chapter 3

Weeks 8 & 9

Topic 4:  Revenue and Expense Recognition
Text Reference:  Joffe Chapter 4
Online Chapter 4 tutorials due
Quiz #4 - Chapter 4

Week 9

Term Test #2 - 25%

Weeks 10 & 11

Topic 5a)   Business Accounting Cycle - Part 1
Text Reference :  Joffe Chapter 5
Online Chapter 5 tutorials due
Quiz #5 - Chapter 5

Weeks 12 & 13

Topic 5b):  Business Accounting Cycle - Part 2
Text Reference :  Joffe Chapter 6
Online Chapter 6 tutorials due
Quiz #6

Week 14

Term Test #3 - 25%


Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.

Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.

Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.
 
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