MGMT250
Fundamentals of Accounting
This course focuses on the user orientation of financial accounting, the uses of financial statements, how to analyze a business entity, and how the accounting system is structured. Topics include recording transactions, adjusting entries, preparing financial statements, the accounting cycle, merchandise operations, inventory accounting, accounting systems, internal control, cash, accounts receivable, capital assets, corporations, analysis of financial statements, and accounting terminology.
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Sessions | Date/time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT250-VA1137 | 14 | Wednesdays Sep 11–Dec 11, 2013 6–9 pm |
Van | Peter Woolley | $590 | Register |
What will I learn?
After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:
- Explain accounting terminology and how accounting fits into the business environment
- Use and analyze financial statements
- Incorporate financial analysis into business decision-making
- Function as a knowledgeable member of the management team
How will I learn?
This university-level course may consist of a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, examinations, projects, papers, assignments, and group presentations. It requires at-home study and preparation. You can expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis.
How will I be evaluated?
We'll evaluate your performance in this course using a combination of in-class or take-home assignments, exams, individual or group projects, participation, and attendance. To meet course demands, you should have an advanced level of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. If you have any questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact us.
Textbooks and learning materials
Course fees do not include textbooks or other materials, which you may purchase from the SFU Bookstore. We recommend you purchase your textbooks as soon as you've registered. The quantities are limited at the bookstore.
The textbook for the course is Fundamental Accounting by Larson (2010, 13th Ed, ISBN:9780071057479).
Professional development credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following designation(s):
- Qualified Administrative Assistant (QAA)
- Certified in Management (CIM)
- Certified Payroll Manager Program - Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP)
- General Business Studies Program (GSP) Fellow of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (FCUIC)
- Management Studies Program (MSP) Associate of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (ACUIC)
- Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (AICB)
- Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP)
- Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) New Track
- RIMS Fellow (RF)
- Supply Chain Management Professional