Intermediate Accounting I

Class

Analysis of generally accepted accounting principles, concepts, and theory underlying the preparation of financial statements.

Course Learning Objectives

Identify objectives of financial accounting; define generally accepted accounting principles; prepare and analyze financial statements; and analyze complex transactions affecting asset accounts.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the functions and primary focus of financial accounting
  2. Identify the objective and qualitative characteristics of financial reporting information and the elements of financial statements
  3. Analyze and record transactions using journal entries
  4. Describe the four basic financial statements
  5. Identify and describe the various asset classifications
  6. Describe the purpose of the statement of cash flow
  7. State the core revenue recognition principle and the key steps in applying it
  8. Explain the types of inventory
  9. Explain the concepts of cost allocations for plant, property, and equipment and intangibles
  10. Explain the different methods of depreciation
Required Textbooks

Title: Intermediate Accounting, 10th Edition
Author: Spiceland  
Publisher: McGraw Hill

Evaluation Standards

Assignments. 1,200

Exams (4 exams, 100 points each)  400

Total Points Possible. 1,600

A:  90% or 1,440 points
B:  80 % or 1,280 points
C:  70% or 1,120 points
D:  60% or 960 points
F:  Below 960 points

Disabilities

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