Introduction to Accounting

Course code OADM 1401

Credit 1.5

Length 45.0 hours

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This course provides students with an introduction to financial and managerial accounting. It introduces the basics of fundamental accounting principles for preparing, summarizing and interpreting financial statements and data.

This course is part of the Executive Assistant (Part-time) program.

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.

  • Accounting and the business environment
  • Business transactions
  • Business invoices including the adjusting process
  • The accounting cycle and financial statements
  • Merchandising operations
  • Internal controls and cash
  • Property, plant and equipment
  • Taxes and payroll

Interview with the department head

Course schedules

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How to take this course

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

Contact us

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† 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.