Accounting (ACC)

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Full-time & Part-time

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

School

Seneca Business

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Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ACC120	Accounting Basics I	Flexible Online In-person	Flexible Online In-person	Flexible Online In-person
	This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles, the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.
BAM101	Introduction to Business Administration	Flexible Online	Flexible Online	Flexible Online
	This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the Canadian business environment, business issues and functions, and the major forces at work in the global economy. It provides students with a perspective of business firms as integrated organizations composed of a number of specialized functions.
COM101 or COM111	Communicating Across Contexts or Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
	COM101: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111 is six hours per week in order to offer students extra language and reading support.
MBF100 or MBF101	Mathematics of Business and Finance or Mathematics of Business and Finance	Online In-person	Online In-person	Online In-person
	MBF100: This course provides students with the fundamentals of mathematics of business and finance. Following the introduction of concepts of present and percent change, simple and compound interest rates will be discussed. Compound interest rates will be applied to the study of annuities. Students will also learn important models of business mathematics, such as currency conversion, trade discounts, markups and markdowns, break-even and cost-volume-analysis. MBF101: This course provides students with the fundamentals of mathematics of business and finance. Following the introduction of concepts of present and percent change, simple and compound interest rates will be discussed. Compound interest rates will be applied to the study of annuities. Students will also learn important models of business mathematics, such as currency conversion, trade discounts, markups and markdowns, break-even and cost-volume-profit analysis.
SDG101	Introduction to Sustainable Business	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	This course introduces the concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the business context. In the first part of the course, students will have the opportunity to explore social responsibility principles and sustainability frameworks. In the second part of the course, students will be introduced to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and gain an understanding of their relevance to business. They will be tasked with applying this knowledge in developing a sustainability initiative infographic/visual. The course prepares students to bring innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges that businesses face in the 21st century.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ACC220	Accounting Basics II	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	In this second of the two introductory accounting courses, students will expand their understanding of accounting principles and concepts while covering specific topics including: capital assets, corporations shareholders equity, and bonds payable. Preparation of the Statements of Retained Earnings and Cash flows will also be covered. Finally, the students will expand their understanding of the role of financial statement users by studying financial statement analysis.
ECN501	Introduction to Principles of Economics - Micro	Flexible Online	Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
	This course introduces the process and principles of microeconomic thought as they have been developed to explain price determination and resource allocation in a mixed market system. The application of microeconomic theory to current and emerging social and economic problems will be considered.
MRK108	Introduction to Marketing	Flexible Online	Flexible Online	Flexible Online
	This course introduces students to the fundamental marketing concepts used by profit oriented business organizations to satisfy final consumers. Marketing is an approach to business that puts the customer at the centre of its activities and focuses on satisfying customer needs and wants to meet the demands of the market place.
QNM223	Business Statistics	Flexible Online	Flexible Online	Flexible Online
	The statistical methods of collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of quantitative data used for making generalizations, projections and decisions under uncertain conditions are introduced. Emphasis will be on the use of both descriptive and inferential techniques within business.
SMS216	Systems Studies I	Online In-person	Online In-person	Online In-person
	This course has been designed to focus on the use and application of spreadsheet and relational database software as used by accountants today to make decisions, analyze, and present data. This course provides real business scenarios that meet professional standards and provides a solid basis on how to use spreadsheet and relational database software to identify the best alternatives related to critical and key business decisions.
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ACC416	Intermediate Accounting I - Part I	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	This course is the first of two in the program on Intermediate Accounting (ACC416/417). It examines fundamental accounting assumptions, concepts and principles. Income determination is stressed through a review of revenue and expense recognition principles and the underlying conceptual support. It integrates an in-depth study of asset items on the Statement of Financial Position (including cash, receivables, inventories and capital assets) with emphasis upon generally accepted accounting principles that apply to these items.
ALW381	Business Law for Accounting	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	This course will provide an introduction to Canadian Business Law with an emphasis on legal issues relevant to accounting. Topics will include: the Canadian legal system, tort law and professional liability, contract law, specific commercial contracts (including sale, insurance and employment), negotiable instruments and security interests and partnerships and corporations. Students will develop an ability to recognize and respond appropriately to legal situations that occur in an accounting environment.
EAC594	Business Communication for the Digital Workplace	Flexible Hybrid Online In-person	Flexible Hybrid Online In-person	Flexible Hybrid Online In-person
	With businesses thriving on successful employee and customer relationships, effective business communication is the cornerstone of company success. This course will help you learn the principles, practices, and tools for communicating effectively in the workplace using authentic approaches. From learning about audience, context, formats, tone, and media to applying your skills in writing and adapting correspondence, reports, and presentations, this course will guide you in developing professional, inclusive and collaborative practices that are supported by current and emerging technologies.
OBR250	Organizational Behaviour	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts and theories concerning the behaviour of people in workplace organizations. The emphasis is on identifying questions and problems typically encountered by new employees and developing practical strategies and solutions. Contemporary issues and challenges in society are analyzed in terms of their impact on the workplace, on relations between individuals, and on the individual. The course draws on a variety of structured experiential exercises and case studies to apply the concepts of organizational behaviour to practical business issues and situations.
SMS315	Systems Studies II	Hybrid Online	Hybrid Online	Hybrid Online
	This course continues the study of the tools and techniques of computer systems studies. SMS315 involves using an accounting software package to record accounting transactions and generating financial statements from the accounting software package. Furthermore, the course introduces the students to contemporary information systems concepts.
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ACC400	Taxation	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	The purpose of this course is to provide students with a knowledge of how to complete personal and business related tax returns. The emphasis will be on more practical aspects of compliance.
ACC417	Intermediate Accounting I - Part II	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible In-person
	This course is the second of two in the program on Intermediate Accounting (ACC416/417). It examines fundamental accounting assumptions, concepts and principles. Income determination is stressed through a review of revenue and expense recognition principles and the underlying conceptual support. It integrates an in-depth study of asset items on the Statement of Financial Position (including inventories, investments and capital assets) with emphasis upon generally accepted accounting principles that apply to these items.
ACC433	Managerial Accounting	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	This course introduces students to key concepts and practices of Managerial accounting. ACC433 outlines the methods that are available to managers for managing, planning, and controlling the operations of an organization. Particular attention will be paid to such topics as cost accounting fundamentals, job-order and process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and variance analysis, inventory costing, and information for management control and decision analysis.
ECN502	Introduction to Principles of Economics - Macro	Online In-person	Online In-person	Online In-person
	This course introduces the process and principles of macroeconomic thought as they have been developed to explain the determination of the levels of national income and output, employment, the price level and other macroeconomic aggregates. The implications of these principles of public policy in Canada will be examined in the contexts of money and banking, stabilization efforts, international trade, the structure of the Canadian economy, and responses to the emerging patterns of global competition.
ETH400	Contemporary Ethics Issues	Flexible Hybrid Online	Flexible Hybrid Online	Flexible Hybrid Online
	Every day of our personal and business lives we are confronted with numerous choices about what is right and what is wrong and, therefore, how to conduct ourselves. This course introduces the student to the basic principles of decision making, with a focus on ethical considerations. While one focus of the course is business decisions, an examination of personal values and ethics form the foundation of the course. The course contains theories and concepts, however the student will concentrate on applying ethical concepts and principles to everyday, real-life issues and problems.
SMS416	Systems Studies III	Online In-person	Online In-person	Online
	This course provides accounting students with sufficient knowledge of contemporary information systems, enabling them to participate alongside information systems professionals in the design, development, implementation and operation of management information systems. Students are introduced to various approaches and methodologies used in systems analysis and design. In addition, this course explores areas such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), E-Commerce, E-Business, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and system risk and control issues. Furthermore, hands-on application of spreadsheet is used in the course to allow the students to use these tools for decision support, meeting the needs of users in a business setting, whether the organization is a small owner-managed one or a large one with many departments. The exercises and assignments will be integrated with the requirements of other courses in the Accounting program with emphasis on application and problem solving.

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