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 Principles: Grade 12, University/College
Course Code: BAT 4M1
Course Description:
This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary
studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership
and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students'
knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces
accounting for partnerships and corporations
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
The Accounting Cycle
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with
sensitivity to others
Accounting Practices for Assets
Partnerships and Corporations
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and
personal life
Financial Analysis and Decisions
Making
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making, problemsolving, time and resource management skills
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
30
25
30
15
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70
30
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.