ACCT 215 - Introductory Financial Accounting I

Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to financial accounting from the perspective of the user who makes decisions based on financial information. The course includes an introduction to the accounting framework, generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements. Accounting concepts such as accounting for cash, accounts receivable, assets, liabilities, sales and inventories, are covered in the context of how they are applied to decision making. Decision analysis regarding corporate ownership and application of financial ratios will also be studied.

3 Credits

Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR

Required Materials:

A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca).

NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR

Required Materials:

A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca). An eBook is also available at reduced cost; further instructions will be found in your online course.

Software Requirements:

Microsoft Office 2007 or higher, and
One of:
- Internet Explorer,
- Mozilla Firefox, or
- Google Chrome.

Important Notes:

You begin on the listed start date. Your end date is based on the length of the course. You are required to meet any assessment deadlines set by the instructor.

One two-month course extension may be purchased up to two business days prior to your course end date.

For more information about online learning, contact distance.education@sait.ca.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Technical Requirements

Continuing Education Students
- Required Materials - A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca).
Distance Education Students
- Required Materials - A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca). An eBook is also available at reduced cost; further instructions will be found in your online course.
- Software Requirements:
  - Microsoft Office 2007 or higher, and
  - One of:
    - Internet Explorer,
    - Mozilla Firefox, or
    - Google Chrome.
- Important Notes:
  - You begin on the listed start date. Your end date is based on the length of the course. You are required to meet any assessment deadlines set by the instructor.
  - One two-month course extension may be purchased up to two business days prior to your course end date.
  - For more information about online learning, contact distance.education@sait.ca.