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OADM 1401: Introduction to Accounting 

Effective date

 

Department

Executive Assistant 

School

Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business 
 




Description

This course teaches how to understand and apply fundamental accounting principles to prepare, summarize and interpret financial data. Topics include the accounting cycle, theory and classification of accounts, accounting procedures, managerial accounting, budget requirements, credit and banking, government services and taxes, investment and stock options, and analysis and interpretation of financial statements. This course is part of the Executive Assistant (Part-time) program. 

Credits

1.5 

Year of study

 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 45
 

Instructional Strategies

 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Other 

20 

Weekly Homework 

Assignments 

20 

Term Assignment 

Participation 

10 

Participation 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Tests: Chapters 1-3 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Tests: Chapters 4-6 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Tests: Chapters 7-8 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Tests: Chapters 9-10 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Tests: Chapters 11 & 13 

Course topics

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.
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