Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0152
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 weeks (38 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Principles Of Accounting Ii
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to understand and analyze a variety of accounting topics, including corporate income taxes, methods for cost accounting and post-retirement benefits.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Account for and disclose financial information for transactions involving fixed and intangible assets
  • Account for and disclose financial information for transactions as they apply to current liabilities and contingencies
  • Record transactions and prepare proper financial information as it pertains to stockholder equity transactions and comprehensive income
  • Calculate corporate income and account for corporate income taxes
  • Explain the different type of entries and financial disclosures required for pension plans and related post-retirement benefits, such as medical insurance
  • Account for a variety of accounting changes and error types found on the financial statements, including prospective and retrospective-type disclosures
  • Demonstrate understanding of accounting for securities and investments by preparing entries and properly recording financial information under a variety of different scenarios
  • Account for and disclose financial information for transactions involving bonds and notes payable

General Topics:

  • Accounting for fixed and intangible assets
  • Accounting for securities and investments
  • Accounting for liabilities and contingencies
  • Accounting for bonds and notes payable
  • Accounting for operating and capital leases
  • Accounting for shareholder equity and comprehensive income
  • Accounting for corporate income taxes, pensions and post-retirement benefits
  • Identifying and correcting errors in accounting
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials