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Course Details
This course will involve the participant with aspects of accounting that impact on their roles as employee/managers within a technical organization. The course introduces the participant to as many accounting concepts, principles and the practical application of these principles as possible and it enhances their awareness and understanding of such areas as the balance sheet, the income statement, accounting systems, and the use that can be made of such accounting information.
This course forms part of the Bachelor of Technology in TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT degree program. You may proceed to register for this course online, or by contacting Student Information and Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610 Toll-Free (Canada and US only). *This course has mandatory virtual sessions on Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST. Virtual session details and schedule will be released by your Instructor on The Learning Hub and/or via email. Be sure to sign into The Learning Hub before your first session so you know how to attend.* **There is a mandatory etext for this course that must be purchased. Purchasing/acquiring instructions will be released at the discretion of your Instructor on The Learning Hub.**
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Status
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Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the candidate will be able to:
Describe what accounting is and why it is important for managers to have an understanding of accounting.
Analyze and record basic transactions into appropriate account classifications, prepare a Trial balance and a simple set of Financial Statements.
Evaluate a company's financial condition using ratio and analysis.
Describe the differences and similarities between Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting.
Describe various costs classifications and explain how they react to changes in activity.
Analyze costs in order to make better management decisions.
Effective as of Fall 2011
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