Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta

Introductory Financial Accounting Course Outline

ACCT 210: INTRODUCTORY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I .......................................................................................... 1

ACCT 240: INTRODUCTORY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II ......................................................................................... 1
 Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta

ACCT 210: Introductory Financial Accounting I

This course provides an introduction to financial accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles, financial
statement preparation, the accounting cycle, specialized journals, accounting for cash, accounts receivable, sales and
inventories. Both service and retail businesses will be studied.

Continuing Education Course Evaluation

Quizzes 10%
Mid-term Exam (1) 30%
Project (1) 20%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%

School of Business Information:

1. This 3 credit course requires 126 – 168 hours of total learning effort. The total learning effort includes a
combination of class contact time and independent study. Independent study is work outside of class, for
example: reading, homework assignments, group work, practice questions and exam preparation.
2. Students may be required to submit work in this course through plagiarism detection software. When this
software is used, students are required to submit their own assignments into the software by the due date
provided by your instructor and will be able to view the comparability report.
3. Recording (audio, image, video) is permitted only for individual private study and only with instructor approval
prior to the recording being done. Any other use of recording constitutes Non-academic Misconduct and will be
dealt with in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct procedure.
4. All communications regarding and within a course shall be considered confidential and solely for the use of the
intended recipient.

SAIT Grading Scale

Percentage Grade Letter Grade Grade Points
90-100 A+ 4.0
85-89 A 4.0
80-84 A- 3.7
77-79 B+ 3.3
73-76 B 3.0
70-72 B- 2.7
67-69 C+ 2.3
63-66 C 2.0
60-62 C- 1.7
55-59 D+ 1.3
50-54 D 1.0
Minimal Pass
0-49 F 0

Attendance:
Effort and involvement are as essential for learning as they are for success in your career. To help assure your success,
participation in all activities of this course is expected. Your program will identify any specific requirements applicable to
this class and delivery method. Reference: Procedure AC.3.8.1 Attendance Requirements (available on
http://www.sait.ca)
Student Code of Conduct
Academic dishonesty is considered to be an extremely serious academic offence. Reference: Procedure AC.3.4.1 –
Student Code of Conduct (Available on http://www.sait.ca).

Ownership of Student Produced Work

According to Policy AC.3.10, SAIT will normally return students’ work to the students. However, in certain courses, SAIT
retains the right to keep physical possession of the students’ work. Your instructor will discuss this with you at the start of
the course. Reference: Procedure AC.3.10 – Ownership of Student Produced Work (available on http://www.sait.ca).

Course Text(s):
Provided on first day of class and included in registration fee.
Larson, K.D. & Jenson, T. (2013). Fundamental Accounting Principles, Volume 1 (14th Canadian ed.). McGraw-
Hill Ryerson.

Other:
Please refer to the learning management system (LMS) to access resources for this course.

Materials:
Required calculator – Texas Instruments BAII Plus – Provided at first session and included in registration fee.

The standard calculator for this course is the Texas Instruments BAII Plus. This calculator is common for all financial, math
and statistical related courses in the BA/ACTD/BADM/BBA program. No other calculator will be taught or supported for
this course therefore students are expected to purchase the standard calculator. All non-standard calculators can only be
used in examinations if they meet the same user specifications as the standard calculator.
COURSE CONTENT
Below is presented a list of the learning modules used to achieve the learning outcomes(s) for this course.

1. An Introduction to Business, Accounting and Ethics

Learning Outcome:
Define the function of accounting using the accounting equation and changes to the component parts.

Objectives:
1.1 Describe the function of accounting and the nature and purpose of the information it provides.
1.2 List the main fields of accounting and the activities carried on each field.
1.3 Describe the importance of ethics in accounting.
1.4 List the basic steps in the accounting cycle.
1.5 Identify and describe the elements of the accounting equation.
1.6 Analyze the effects of transactions on the elements of the accounting equation.
1.7 Prepare simple financial statements.
1.8 Explain the accounting principles; business entity principle, objectivity principle, cost principle, going-
concern principle, revenue recognition principle.
1.9 Explain the differences between a single proprietorship, a partnership and a corporation.

2. Recording Transactions

Learning Outcome:
Record business transactions.

Objectives:
2.1 Describe the nature of the events that are recorded in accounting.
2.2 Describe the use of accounts to record and store the effects of business transactions and the use of a
number to identify each account.
2.3 Define debit and credit in relation to T-accounts.
2.4 State the rules of debit and credit and analyze transactions.
2.5 Record transactions in a General Journal, use balance column accounts, and post entries from the journal
to the accounts.
2.6 Prepare a trial balance.

3. Adjusting Accounts and Preparing Statements

Learning Outcome:
Prepare financial statements.

Objectives:
3.1 Explain why the life of a business is divided into accounting periods of equal length.
3.2 Explain why adjustments are required by the revenue recognition and matching principles.
3.3 Differentiate between accrual basis of accounting and cash basis.
3.4 Prepare adjusting entries.
3.5 Prepare financial statements from the adjusted trail balance.
3.6 Prepare entries to record cash receipts and cash disbursements related to accrued assets and liabilities
that were recorded at the end of the previous accounting period.
3.7 Prepare a classified balance sheet.
3.8 Calculate the current ratio.
 3.9 Calculate a company’s debt ratio.
3.10 Explain the role and composition of the different components of an annual report, including MD+A,
Auditor’s Report, Management Letter, Financial Statements and notes.

4. Completion of the Accounting Cycle

Learning Outcome:
Use the worksheet as a tool to facilitate financial reporting.

Objectives:
4.1 Explain why it is necessary to close the temporary accounts at the end of each accounting period.
4.2 Prepare closing entries.
4.3 Prepare a post-closing trail balance and explain its purpose.
4.4 List the steps in the accounting cycle in the order they are completed.

5. Accounting for a Merchandising Firm

Learning Outcome:
Account for merchandising transactions using perpetual inventory systems.

Objectives:
5.1 Analyze and record transactions that involve the purchase and resale of merchandise.
5.2 Explain the nature of each item entering into the calculation of cost of goods sold and gross profit from
sales.
5.3 Prepare a multiple-step income statement.
5.4 Prepare adjusting and closing entries for a merchandising business.
5.5 Calculate the profit margin ratio and describe what it reveals about a company’s performance.

6. Accounting Systems

Learning Outcome:
Manage control accounts and subsidiary ledgers.

Objectives:
6.1 Describe the basic components of an accounting system.
6.2 Describe a special journal.
6.3 Explain how a control account and its subsidiary ledger are related.
6.4 Post entries to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable subsidiary ledgers and test their accuracy.

7. Internal Control and Accounting for Cash

Learning Outcome:
Account for and control cash.

Objectives:
7.1 Define liquidity, cash and cash equivalents.
7.2 State the principles of internal control.
7.3 Describe internal control procedures used to protect cash receipts and cash disbursements.
7.4 Record petty cash fund transactions.
7.5 Prepare a bank reconciliation.
 7.6 Calculate day’s sales uncollected and describe it impact on cash management.
7.7 Calculate the acid-test ratio and describe what it reveals about a company’s liquidity.
7.8 Assess the impact of financial results on operations.
7.9 Apply horizontal and vertical analysis.

8. Receivables

Learning Outcome:
Account for receivables.

Objectives:
8.1 Record credit card and debit card sakes.
8.2 Account for uncollectible accounts, using the allowance and direct write-off methods.
8.3 Calculate simple interest on promissory notes.
8.4 Record the receipt, payment and dishonor of promissory notes.
8.5 Calculate accounts receivable turnover.

9. Inventories and Cost of Goods

Learning Outcome:
Account for inventory and cost of goods sold.

Objectives:
9.1 Describe how the matching principle relates to accounting for merchandise inventory.
9.2 Describe the types of items that should be included in merchandise inventory and the elements that make
up the cost of the merchandise inventory.
9.3 Calculate the cost of an inventory based on specific identification, weighted average, and First-in, First-
out.
9.4 Describe the effect of choosing one cost flow method over another on the financial statements.
9.5 Calculate merchandise turnover and day’s stock on hand.
 Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta

ACCT 240: Introductory Financial Accounting II

This course continues the study of introductory accounting concepts including partnerships, short and long-term
investments, operational assets, short and long-term notes payable, bonds payable, cash flow statement and the study of
corporate accounting.

Continuing Education Course Evaluation

Quizzes 30%
Mid-terms (2) 30%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%

1. Students will write the final examination during the schedule time. See Policy #2 for the Final Examination
Guidelines for the School of Business. See the Program Coordinator for more information.
2. Use of programmable calculators, dictionaries and language translators will not be allowed during quizzes, mid-
term and final exams unless specifically excepted on the course outline.

School of Business Information:

1. This 3 credit course requires 126 – 168 hours of total learning effort. The total learning effort includes a
combination of class contact time and independent study. Independent study is work outside of class, for
example: reading, homework assignments, group work, practice questions and exam preparation.
2. Students may be required to submit work in this course through plagiarism detection software. When this
software is used, students are required to submit their own assignments into the software by the due date
provided by your instructor and will be able to view the comparability report.
3. Recording (audio, image, video) is permitted only for individual private study and only with instructor approval
prior to the recording being done. Any other use of recording constitutes Non-academic Misconduct and will be
dealt with in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct procedure.
4. All communications regarding and within a course shall be considered confidential and solely for the use of the
intended recipient.
SAIT Grading Scale
Percentage Grade Letter Grade Grade Points
90-100 A+ 4.0
85-89 A 4.0
80-84 A- 3.7
77-79 B+ 3.3
73-76 B 3.0
70-72 B- 2.7
67-69 C+ 2.3
63-66 C 2.0
60-62 C- 1.7
55-59 D+ 1.3
50-54 D 1.0
Minimal Pass
0-49 F 0
Attendance:
Effort and involvement are as essential for learning as they are for success in your career. To help assure your success,
participation in all activities of this course is expected. Your program will identify any specific requirements applicable to
this class and delivery method. Reference: Procedure AC.3.8.1 Attendance Requirements (available on
http://www.sait.ca)

Student Code of Conduct

Academic dishonesty is considered to be an extremely serious academic offence. Reference: Procedure AC.3.4.1 –
Student Code of Conduct (Available on http://www.sait.ca).

Ownership of Student Produced Work

According to Policy AC.3.10, SAIT will normally return students’ work to the students. However, in certain courses, SAIT
retains the right to keep physical possession of the students’ work. Your instructor will discuss this with you at the start of
the course. Reference: Procedure AC.3.10 – Ownership of Student Produced Work (available on http://www.sait.ca).

Course Text(s):
Provided on first day of class and included in registration fee.
Larson, K.D. & Jenson, T. (2013). Fundamental Accounting Principles, Volume 2 (14th Canadian ed.). McGraw-
Hill

Other:
Please refer to the learning management system (LMS) to access resources for this course.

Materials:
Required calculator – Texas Instruments BAII Plus- Provided at first session and included in registration fee.

The standard calculator for this course is the Texas Instruments BAII Plus. This calculator is common for all financial, math
and statistical related courses in the BA/ACTD/BADM/BBA program. No other calculator will be taught or supported for
this course therefore students are expected to purchase the standard calculator. All non-standard calculators can only be
used in examinations if they meet the same user specifications as the standard calculator.
COURSE CONTENT
Below is presented a list of the learning modules used to achieve the learning outcomes(s) for this course.

1. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Learning Outcome:
Apply the conceptual framework for financial reporting.

Objectives:
1.1 Identify the qualitative characteristics of accounting information.
1.2 Define the basic elements of financial statements.
1.3 Explain the basic assumptions of accounting.
1.4 Explain the basic principles of accounting.
1.5 Explain the constraints in accounting.

2. Capital Assets

Learning Outcome:
Record the purchase and depreciation of capital assets.

Objectives:
2.1 List the characteristics of a capital assets.
2.2 Calculate the cost of a capital assets.
2.3 Allocate the cost of lump sum purchases.
2.4 Explain the concept of depreciation.
2.5 Calculate depreciation using: straight line, units of production (output), and declining balance/double-
declining balance.
2.6 Calculate depreciation after revising the estimated useful like and/or salvage value of an asset.

3. Capital Assets, Natural Resources and Intangibles

Learning Outcome:
Account for capital assets from acquisition to disposal.

Objectives:
3.1 Account for asset repairs, additional, impairment and subsequent expenditures.
3.2 Record the disposal and exchange of capital assets and disposal between year-ends.
3.3 Account for the acquisitions and amortization of intangible assets.
3.4 Account for the acquisitions and depletion of natural resources.

4. Liabilities

Learning Outcome:
Account for short and long-term liabilities.

Objectives:
4.1 Explain the difference between current and non-current liabilities.
4.2 Calculate the current portion of long-term debt.
4.3 Explain the nature and accounting treatment of contingent liabilities.
4.4 Record property taxes payable, product warranty liabilities, unearned revenues, payroll, income taxes,
Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T), provincial sales tax and current portion of long-term debt.
 4.5 Account for short-term and long-term notes payable.
4.6 Calculate the payments on short-term and long-term notes payable.

5. Partnerships

Learning Outcome:
Account for partnerships.

Objectives:
5.1 Explain the characteristics of a partnership including mutual agency and unlimited liability, limited life,
property ownership, tax statues, advantages and disadvantages.
5.2 Describe the equity structure and accounts for a partnerships.
5.3 Allocate partnership earning based on no agreement, partner’s capital ratio, and salary allowance and
combinations.
5.4 Account for the admission and withdrawal of a partner.
5.5 Account for the liquidation of a partnership.

6. Organization and Operation of Corporations

Learning Outcome:
Explain the organization of corporations and account for the issuance of shares.

Objectives:
6.1 Describe how a corporation is formed and organized.
6.2 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the corporate form.
6.3 Account for the issuance of shares by cash, subscription or exchange.
6.4 Differentiate between common and preferred shares.
6.5 Allocate dividends between common and preferred shares.
6.6 Record conversion of convertible preferred shares.
6.7 Calculate redemption, market value and book value.

7. Additional Corporate Transactions

Learning Outcome:
Report earnings data and account for dividends.

Objective:
7.1 Account for dividends and stock splits.
7.2 Record the retirement of stock and describe the effect on shareholders’ equity.
7.3 Describe restrictions and appropriations of retained earnings and the method of disclosure.
7.4 Account for extraordinary items, discontinued operations, changes in accounting policies and prior period
errors.
7.5 Calculate basic earnings per share for companies with simple capital structures.
8. Long-term Liabilities

Learning Outcome:
Account for notes and bonds payable.

Objective:
8.1 Describe the characteristics of bonds.
8.2 Calculate the price of a bond on an interest payment date and between interest dates.
8.3 Record interest payments for a bond sold at a discount or premium using the effective interest method.
8.4 Account for bonds sold between interest dates.
8.5 Account for the retirement of bonds.
8.6 Prepare year-end adjusting entries for bonds.

9. Cash Flow Statements

Learning Outcome:
Prepare a statement of cash flow using the direct method.

Objective:
9.1 Classify cash flows among operating, investing and financing activities.
9.2 Identify and disclose non-cash investing and financing transactions.
9.3 Calculate cash inflows and outflows by examining the non-cash accounts and related information about
transactions.
9.4 Calculate the operating section of the cash flow statement using the direct method.
9.5 Describe the concept of quality of earnings and interpret the relationship between cash flows and net
income.

10. Investments

Learning Outcome:
Account for temporary and long-term investments.

Objectives;
10.1 Differentiate between temporary and long-term investments.
10.2 Record purchases and sales of temporary investments.
10.3 Calculate and report the value of financial instruments in marketable equity securities and long term
investments.