- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course covers the full accounting cycle for individuals with little or no accounting background. Topics include accounting as an information system; introduction to accounting theory; income measure; traditional record keeping; the accounting cycle; cash and financial statements.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$565.22 - $578.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are nine offerings of FMGT 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 66760
Duration
Mon May 13 - Mon Jun 24 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 66760
- Domestic fees $578.97International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13 - Jun 24 | Mon, Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 1021 |
Instructor
Barbara Fellnermayr
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$578.97
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Class WILL NOT be held on Monday, July 1st (Canada Day). This course includes the WileyPlus program. This program requires an access PIN code available in NEW textbook packages. If students purchase used texts there will be an additional fee to obtain the access PIN code. Instructor will hand out WileyPlus information in the first class. Accounting 1 students require ONLY Volume 1 of the text by Wiley, however, if students are planning to continue into FMGT 2100 - Accounting 2, they are advised to purchase the 2 Volume set.
Status
CRN 68590
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68590
- Domestic fees $578.97International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| May 25 | Sat | 10:00 - 12:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| Jun 25 | Tue | 18:15 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
Instructor
Bernadette Edwards
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$578.97
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Exams will be held IN PERSON at the Burnaby Campus as noted above. This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. Accounting 1 students require ONLY volume 1 of Weygandt: Accounting Principles. However, those that plan to continue to FMGT 2100: Accounting 2 are advised to purchase volumes 1 and 2. This course may not be audited. Please email any questions regarding this section to FMGT_Online@bcit.ca.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 20404
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Tue Jun 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 20404
- Domestic fees $578.97International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - May 14 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
| May 21 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| May 28 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| Jun 04 - Jun 18 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
| Jun 25 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2005 |
Instructor
Gary Nitikman
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$578.97
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus. Mid-Term: Tuesday, May 21st (18:30 – 21:45) Mid-Term Exam De-Brief: Tuesday, May 28th (18:30 – 21:45) Final: Tuesday, June 25th (18:30 – 21:45). This course includes the WileyPlus program. This program requires an access PIN code available in NEW textbook packages. If students purchase used texts there will be an additional fee to obtain the access PIN code. Instructor will hand out WileyPlus information in the first class. Accounting 1 students require ONLY Volume 1 of the text by Wiley, however, if students are planning to continue into FMGT 2100 - Accounting 2, they are advised to purchase the 2 Volume set.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 20405
Duration
Wed Apr 10 - Wed Jun 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 20405
- Domestic fees $565.22International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - May 15 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:45 | Online |
| May 22 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 682 |
| May 29 - Jun 19 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:45 | Online |
| Jun 26 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 682 |
Instructor
Mandeep Mann
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$565.22
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Downtown Campus. Mid-Term: Wednesday, May 22nd (17:30 - 20:45) Final: Wednesday, June 26th (17:30 - 20:45). This course includes the WileyPlus program. This program requires an access PIN code available in NEW textbook packages. If students purchase used texts there will be an additional fee to obtain the access PIN code. Instructor will hand out WileyPlus information in the first class. Students are advised to purchase the textbook prior to the first class. Accounting 1 students require ONLY Volume 1 of the text by Wiley, however, if students are planning to continue into FMGT 2100 - Accounting 2, they are advised to purchase the 2 Volume set. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 20394
Duration
Sat Apr 13 - Sat May 11 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 20394
- Domestic fees $578.97International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - May 11 | Sat | 09:00 - 17:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 1710 |
Instructor
Barbara Fellnermayr
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$578.97
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
This course includes the WileyPlus program. This program requires an access PIN code available in NEW textbook packages. If students purchase used texts there will be an additional fee to obtain the access PIN code. Instructor will hand out WileyPlus information in the first class. Accounting 1 students require ONLY Volume 1 of the text by Wiley, however, if students are planning to continue into FMGT 2100 - Accounting 2, they are advised to purchase the 2 Volume set.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 28795
Duration
Sat Apr 13 - Sat May 11 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 28795
- Domestic fees $565.22International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Apr 20 | Sat | 09:00 - 17:15 | Online |
| Apr 27 | Sat | 09:00 - 17:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 385 |
| May 04 | Sat | 09:00 - 17:15 | Online |
| May 11 | Sat | 09:00 - 11:15 | Online |
| May 11 | Sat | 13:30 - 17:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 385 |
Instructor
Murray Livergant
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$565.22
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Downtown Campus. Mid-Term: Saturday, April 27th (9:00 - 17:15) Final: Saturday, May 11th (13:30 - 17:15). This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Please note that this is condensed version of the course. Late registrations will NOT be allowed for this offering. This course includes the WileyPlus program. This program requires an access PIN code available in NEW textbook packages. If students purchase used texts there will be an additional fee to obtain the access PIN code. Instructor will hand out WileyPlus information in the first class. Accounting 1 students require ONLY Volume 1 of the text by Wiley, however, if students are planning to continue into FMGT 2100 - Accounting 2, they are advised to purchase the 2 Volume set.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 20401
Duration
Mon Apr 15 - Mon May 27 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 20401
- Domestic fees $578.97International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - May 02 | Mon, Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
| May 06 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 205 |
| May 09 - May 23 | Mon, Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
| May 27 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Murray Livergant
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$578.97
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus. Mid-Term: Monday, May 6th (18:30 - 21:45) Final: Monday, May 27th (18:30 - 21:45). Class WILL NOT be held Monday, May 20th (Victoria Day). This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. This course includes the WileyPlus program. This program requires an access PIN code available in NEW textbook packages. If students purchase used texts there will be an additional fee to obtain the access PIN code. Instructor will hand out WileyPlus information in the first class. Accounting 1 students require ONLY Volume 1 of the text by Wiley, however, if students are planning to continue into FMGT 2100 - Accounting 2, they are advised to purchase the 2 Volume set.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69274
Duration
Mon Apr 22 - Mon Jul 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 69274
- Domestic fees $578.97International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 - Jul 22 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
Instructor
Chandan Johal
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$578.97
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Class WILL NOT be held on Monday, May 20th (Victoria Day), and Monday, July 1st (Canada Day).
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 56754
Duration
Wed May 01 - Wed Aug 14 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 56754
- Domestic fees $578.97International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01 - May 29 | Wed | 13:30 - 16:20 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
| Jun 05 - Aug 14 | Wed | 13:30 - 16:20 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
Instructor
Randy Robinson
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$578.97
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Class will NOT be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. Please send any inquiries to bfun@bcit.ca.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the nature and purpose of accounting information including its limitations and basic concepts.
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles in the analysis and recording of business transactions.
- Apply the basic principles of double-entry bookkeeping to record transactions for both a service and a merchandising business.
- Prepare a trial balance.
- Analyze and record adjusting journal entries.
- Prepare financial statements (Income Statement, Statement of Owner's Equity and the Balance Sheet) for a service business and merchandising business.
- Prepare closing journal entries and close a set of books.
- Describe and differentiate the three forms of business organization.
- Determine the value of ending inventories under alternative generally accepted accounting methods.
- Apply estimating techniques to value ending inventories for interim financial statements and to estimate inventory shortages.
Effective as of Fall 2012
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