COURSE: Financial Accounting  Principles          CODE:  BAT4M (University/College Preparation)

PREREQUISITE: Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

TEXTBOOK:  Accounting Principles 2^nd Edition, Wegandt, Kieso, Kimmel, & Threnholm

Replacement Cost: $120.00                                                                       

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students' knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.

COURSE OVERVIEW:  

EVALUATION:  TERM WORK (70%)

Evaluation is designed to determine if the expectations of the course have been met, and to determine student response to the curriculum.  In accordance with the Ministry Guideline, the following is the breakdown in evaluation in this course:

The evaluation used will include: unit tests, quizzes, spreadsheet applications, computer applications, in

class assignments, mathematical problem-solving, and case study reports.  Because of the hands-on

practical nature of this course, a strong emphasis is placed on the evaluation of daily, in-class

assignments.

EVALUATION:  SUMMATIVE (30%)

EVALUATION:  LEARNING SKILLS

The learning skills and work habits component of this course will be assessed and reported to parents for information only on Provincial Report Card under the following categories:

       Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, Self-Regulation

      E – Excellent                 G – Good          S – Satisfactory             N – Needs Improvement

*This helps you realize that all aspects of your work are important and are included in your final mark*