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Course Description

Whatever business you're in, this course will ground you in the basics of financial accounting. You'll start with an introduction to basic financial statements, then move through the accounting cycle and the notion of debit and credit. You'll learn how to measure and report financial transactions and apply accounting theory. You'll end the course knowing what questions to ask about a company's financial statements and how to make better business decisions based on sound analysis.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the purpose, nature and basic functions of accounting.
  • Measure and record financial transactions.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements using accepted international standards.
  • Develop an appreciation for internal control systems.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
T
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
42.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees

Section Notes

Textbooks are required for this class. Go here for instructions on how to order your textbook.

The Final Exam will be held on the last scheduled day.  This course includes a final proctored assessment. More details will be provided the first week of of the course.

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.

Please note, there may be variability in length due to the course content covered, a detailed schedule will be available on the Quercus course site.

For technical requirements, please go here.

Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
42.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees

Section Notes

Textbooks are required for this class. Go here for instructions on how to order your textbook.

The Final Exam will be held on the last scheduled day.  This course includes a final proctored assessment. More details will be provided the first week of of the course.

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.

Please note, there may be variability in length due to the course content covered, a detailed schedule will be available on the Quercus course site.

For technical requirements, please go here.

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