Accounting Principles, 7th ed., Hermanson,
Edwards and Maher (Required)
Working Papers, Vol. I (Required)
Study Guide, Vol. I (Required)
Computerized
Tutorial (Optional but free!)
| This is the first course ever taught at Loyola College (started
Fall 1998) using virtual lectures. What is meant by a virtual lecture along
with the rationale for using the approach is fully explained here.
The course focuses on financial accounting, which provides financial information primarily for decision-makers outside the entity. This financial information is provided to external decision-makers primarily by means of general-purpose statements of operating results, financial position, and cash flow. The course concentrates on the application of accounting theory, standards, principles, and procedures to accounting problems. The fundamental rationale for the various aspects of financial accounting are stressed. The course is designed both as an introduction to financial accounting which may be followed by more in-depth study in subsequent courses and as the first semester of a two-semester survey course in basic accounting for those who do not intend to continue their accounting education. Students acquire a basic knowledge of the language of business. |
| 1. To introduce students to accounting as the "language of business"
and to
the various financial accounting topics covered in the course with the understanding that some students may pursue more in-depth study in subsequent courses while others do not intend to continue their accounting education. 2. To teach students to apply accounting theory, standards, principles and procedures to practical accounting problems in the elementary topical areas covered in the course. 3. To teach students the fundamental rationale for the various financial accounting procedures introduced in the course. 4. To introduce students to the American Institute of CPA's Code of Professional Ethics. 5. To introduce students to the accounting environment through the use of the text, multimedia presentations and the Internet. 6. To require students to more fully develop their critical thinking skills. 7. To make learning accounting both interesting and fun. :-) |
OTHER SYLLABUS COMPONENTS:COURSE OUTLINE
OVERVIEW OF COURSE APPROACH
CONDUCT OF "ACTUAL" CLASSES
HOMEWORK
INTERNET ASSIGNMENTS
LISTSERV LIST
TESTS AND FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE GRADING
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
COURSE-RELATED LINKS:
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SwitchBoard
MapQuest
WWW.InBaltimore.Com
SunSpot - Maryland's Online Community
Baltimore Collegetown Network
College News Online
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