Master Syllabus: ACC 201 - Financial Accounting
College of Business and Economics, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
(Revised 1/25/2012)
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I. Catalog Description
- ACC 201 Intro to Financial Accounting (3) Accounting theory and methods used to record and report financial information; methods for valuing the assets, liabilities, and ownership of an organization.
- Prerequisites: None
II. Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate application of the accounting cycle.
- Prepare basic financial statements.
- Discuss internal controls.
- Perform basic financial statement analysis.
III. Course Materials
Typical texts for this course are “Financial Accounting” Edition by Harrison, Horngren, and Thomas. Supplementary materials might include MyAccountingLab.
IV. Teaching Methods
Generally this introductory course will rely on exercises worked on-line and in class and Lectures. Student questions are strongly encouraged.
V. Evaluation Tools
Individual student performance for purposes of grade assignment will typically be based primarily on examinations and/or quizzes. Homework assignments may also make up a portion of the individual student evaluations.