Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CFTA-0022
Organization's ID:
ACC 201
Location:
Online
Length:
11 weeks (49.75 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 financial accounting
Description

Objective:

Cover accounting terminology; the recording and classifying of financial transactions, including analyzing, journalizing, and posting; the preparation of the trial balance, work sheet and financial statements; a familiarization with handling of adjustments, bad debts, inventory and depreciation; and matters concerning sole proprietorship and partnership.

Learning Outcomes:

  • discuss accounting as the language of business and the role of accounting information in making economic decisions
  • identify and discuss several professional organizations that play important roles in preparing and communicating accounting information
  • demonstrate how certain business transactions affect the elements of the accounting equation: asset = liabilities + owners' equity; explain how the statement of financial position (balance sheet), income statement, and statement of cash flows relate to each other
  • identify the steps in the accounting cycle and discuss the role of accounting records in an organization
  • describe and prepare the four basic types of adjusting entries
  • use the financial statement information to evaluate profitability and liquidity
  • describe the objectives of cash management and internal controls over cash
  • explain the need for taking physical inventory
  • compute depreciation by the straight-line method and declining-balance method
  • define liabilities and distinguish between current and long-term liabilities
  • explain the advantages and disadvantages of organizing a business as a corporation
  • account for cash dividends and stock dividends and explain the effects of these transactions on a company's financial statements
  • explain the purposes and uses of a statement of cash flows

General Topics:

  • Basic financial statements
  • The accounting cycle
  • Financial assets and liabilities
  • Inventories and cost of goods sold
  • Income and changes in retained earnings
  • Statement of cash flows
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Written Papers
  • Examinations, Direct Email Essay Assignments; and Discussion Questions

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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