ACC/290T - PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
Course Description
This course is an introduction to financial accounting with an emphasis on using financial data for decision making. The focus will be on the application of basic accounting concepts and principles in enterprise and small business transactions. Students will learn how to identify, measure and report economic events of an enterprise.
This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.
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Topics and Objectives
The Basics of Accounting
- Identify the effects of transactions on the accounting equation.
- Recognize accounting terms and transactions.
Analyze and Record Transactions
- Use T-Accounts to show the effect of an accounting transaction.
The General Ledger
- Record transactions in the general journal.
- Post journal entries to general ledger accounts.
Accounting Adjustments
- Prepare adjusting entries.
- Prepare an income statement, balance sheet and statement of owners' equity.
Closing Entries and the Postclosing
- Prepare a postclosing trial balance.
- Interpret financial statements.
Prerequisites
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