vcc.ca
ACCT 2060: Accounting Capstone
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Accounting Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
During the Capstone course, students reflect on key insights and concepts from the Accounting Diploma program. Students integrate their knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program to analyze and solve real-world or simulated accounting challenges. Through comprehensive case studies and projects, students deepen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, and demonstrate their ability to apply accounting principles and utilize technology effectively to make informed decisions.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ACCT 1045.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply accounting knowledge and skills acquired throughout the Accounting Diploma program to make informed decisions and recommendations
- Analyze and interpret financial data to support decision-making processes
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving in accounting decision-making
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills within a professional accounting context
- Apply ethical considerations and professional standards in accounting decision-making
- Evaluate and adapt to emerging trends in the accounting industry
- Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application in accounting processes
- Prepare professional-quality reports and presentations based on accounting analysis
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, Demonstrations, Group Work, Project Work, Case Studies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Comprehensive case study assignments evaluating the application of accounting knowledge |
|
Project |
30 |
Group Project: Team projects and presentations assessing collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Professional report and presentation evaluating the ability to communicate accounting analysis effectively |
|
Project |
20 |
Final Project: Final project or exam assessing comprehensive knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program |
Course topics
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Accounting Decision Making
- Financial Analysis and Decision Making
- Collaboration and Communication in Accounting
- Ethics and Professional Standards in Accounting
- Emerging Trends in Accounting Practice
- Accounting Analysis Reports
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.