M/W 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
This course is designed as an introduction to financial accounting. It examines the nature of accounting, basic accounting concepts, financial statements including cash flow statements, accrual basis of accounting, the accounting cycle, inventories, fixed assets, current and noncurrent liabilities, and owner's equity. The course integrates accounting principles and applications of these principles in achieving business objectives. The course covers characteristics of the corporation to include the Stockholders' Equity section and financing of the corporation using stock. Also covered are unusual income items affecting the income statement. Computerized exercises will be included. IAI: BUS 903 Financial Accounting.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Attendance & Participation (10%) Attendance and active participation are essential. Students are expected to be present and engaged in class
discussions and activities.
Discussions (20%) Both online discussion posts (via Canvas) and in-class discussions will be evaluated based on thoughtfulness, consistency, and
engagement with course material.
Assignments (20%) Assignments submitted through Canvas will assess the understanding of course concepts
Midterm Exam (25%) Covers the first half of the course.
Final Exam (25%) Covers the second half of the course.
Faculty Contact Information
M/W 1:15 PM -2:00 PM
M/W 3:15 PM -5:00 PM
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete the Accounting Cycle including analyze period-end adjustments – accruals and deferral
- Be informed of current accounting events relating to the AICPA, SEC and other accounting groups
- Construct, interpret, and analyze the balance
- Account for and control the Owners’ Equity section of the Balance Sheet to include stock transactions, dividends, retained earnings and unusual items for corporations
- Account for (Interpret), analyze and control of Cash and Accounts Receivables including formulating an accurate policy for future business decisions
- Account for (Interpret), analyze and control of Inventory (various periodic and perpetual merchandise inventory methods), and liabilities (short-term, long-term, and contingent)
- Interpret analyze and construct a depreciation policy for the long-term assets (Property Plant and Equipme
- Construct, interpret, and analyze the income statement for a service and a merchandising business
- Analyze financial data, accounting principles and do financial reporting
- Construct, interpret and analyze a cash flow statement
- Understanding Business needs accounting, who, what, and why
- Journalizing and trial balance
- Closing entries
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable, contra accounts, liquidity ratios
- Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
- Bonds payable and interest calculations
- Corporate features, stock issuance, treasury stock
- Indirect vs direct method for statement of cash flows, operation, investing and financing activities, and measuring cash adequacy
- The accounting equation, income statement, Formula and account classifications. Horizontal and Vertical Analysis, Operating, Financial and Leverage Ratios and Evaluate the Quality of Earnings
Textbook and course materials: Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Financial Chapters, 8th edition
Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Brenda Mattison
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Make-up Policy
Arrangements must be made prior to the deadline with the professor.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
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- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
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- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.