Introduction to Hospitality Accounting

Course code HOSP 1860

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts and principles of hospitality accounting, including the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements. Topics include processing of hospitality financial transactions, front office accounting systems, night auditing, payroll accounting, and accounting for inventory. In this course, students recognize that knowing the basics of accounting will improve the management skills in all levels of a hospitality operation.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Basic concepts of accounting
  • Analyzing transactions, accounting equation
  • All steps of accounting cycle
  • Preparation of financial statements
  • Analyzing financial statements
  • Front office accounting system
  • Night auditing processes
  • Accounting for inventory
  • Payroll accounting

To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Hospitality Management Diploma Program Content Guide.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70075 September 8, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule
72343 September 8, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41939 January 4, 2027
to April 16, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule
41943 January 4, 2027
to April 16, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.