St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Business
Course:
Financial Accounting Fundamentals: Grade 11, University/College
Course Code: BAF 3M1
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will
develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career
opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a
merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and ethics and current issues in
accounting.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Fundamental Accounting
Practices
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with
sensitivity to others
Advanced Accounting Practices
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and
personal life
Internal Control, Financial
Analysis, and Decision Making
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making, problemsolving, time and resource management skills
Ethics, Impact of Technology,
and Careers
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
30
25
30
15
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70
10
20
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.