ACCT 100· Outline for F26N01, F26N02· 3 credits· Accounting Department
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An introduction, from a user perspective to the principles and procedures of financial accounting. Topics include the conceptual framework, the accounting equation, double-entry bookkeeping, the accounting cycle, an introduction to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and financial statement preparation and interpretation.
Face-to-face; 3.0 instructional hours per week including lectures.
Chris Burnley, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
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Understanding Financial Accounting
Burnley · Fourth Canadian Edition · John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. · 2026
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Extracted from ACCT 100 F26 Course Outline.pdf on 2026-09-10.
