Course description

This course focuses on the financial reporting process in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as codified in the CPA Handbook. The course covers the conceptual framework and current landscape of financial reporting; statements of financial position, comprehensive income, cash flows and shareholders' equity; cash and receivables; revenue; inventory; property plant and equipment; intangible assets; and investments. Along with the integration of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their comparison with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) or different topics, this course help to understand, prepare and use financial information by linking education with the 'real-world’ accounting environment.

Course details

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: ACCT8175
Corequisites: None

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Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: May. 6, 2024
Ends: Aug. 18, 2024
Day/Time: Mon. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wed. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Delivery: Hybrid
Campus: Kitchener - Doon
Cost: $702.76
Starts: May. 6, 2024
Ends: Aug. 18, 2024
Day/Time: Wed. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Fri. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Delivery: Hybrid
Campus: Kitchener
Cost: $702.76

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery