Course Syllabus
Basic Accounting
School Year 2011-2012
First Semester
I. CATALOGUE COURSE DESCRIPTION
A. Course Code and No.: ACCTG 1 B. Course Title: Basic Accounting C. Course Description: Basic accounting introduces the importance of accounting and also the basic steps and techniques used. The material covered will also include coverage of the principles and procedures of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship and merchandising organizations. General-purpose financial statements will be reviewed, including the Income Statement, Statement of Equity, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flow, and Bank reconciliation. Other topics such as depreciation, inventory, and ratio analysis will be
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
a. Discussion d. Quizzes b. Board Works e. Exams c. Assignments
VI. COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT
a. CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Accounting: What is Accounting? Lecture Hours a. Definition of accounting and its relevance 0.5 to business establishments b. Kinds and Forms of Business Establishments 0.5 c. Accounting Information and it’s users 1.0 d. Bookkeeping VS Accounting VS Auditing 0.5
b. CHAPTER 2: Accounting Concepts and Principles a. Underlying Accounting Concepts or Assumptions 0.5 b. Qualitative Characteristics of Accounting 0.5 c. Basic Financial Statements, Their Relationships 0.5 and Their Elements d. Definition, Classification and Examples of Accounts 1.0 c. CHAPTER 3: Accounting Concepts and Principles a. Business Transactions and Events 0.5 b. The Basic and Expanded Accounting Equation 0.5 c. Business Transaction and Accounting Equation 0.5 d. Aspects of Accounting 1.0 e. Summary of Business Activities 0.5
d. CHAPTER 4: Recording Business Transactions a. Recording Systems 1.5 b. The Accounts and Book of Accounts 1.5 c. The rules of Debit and Credit 0.5 d. Journalizing and
In accounting there is much to be learned, about the financial aspects of a business. In the past five weeks I have learned the importance of financial reports and how they relate to the success of an establishment. These reports may include balance sheets and income statements, which help accountants and the public grasp the overall financial condition of a company. The information in these reports is really significant to, managers, owners, employees, and investors. Managers of a business can take and deduce financial
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Edmonds, T., Tsay, B., & Olds, P. (2011). Fundamental Managerial Accounting Concepts (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
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Folk, M., J., Garrsion, H., R., & Noreen, W., E., (2002). Introduction to Managerial Accounting. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
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