VANIER COLLEGIATE
ACCOUNTING 20/30
2014 - 2015
Teacher:
Email:
Period:
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Ms. Lapointe
Christa.lapointe@htcsd.ca
1 and 3
130
Introduction
The aim of accounting is to provide the opportunity for students to develop a basic
understanding of the accounting cycle and to develop the problem-solving and
decision-making skills used to interpret accounting and financial information.
20 - Students will be learning and applying skills in the accounting cycle relating to
a merchandising firm.
30 – Students will learn about introductory management accounting and financial
statement analysis.
Required Materials
Textbook, Worksheets ($20), binder, paper, pencil and calculator
Classroom Policies
 The current accounting 20 class is very small. Therefore, there will be a lot of
independent work and team teaching among students. You will need to be on
task, motivated and ready to ask questions when needed. You are more than
welcome to work ahead. There will also be times when you will be working with
the accounting 10 class.
 Students must be on time and be prepared for class EVERY DAY.
 If for some reason you are not able to attend class, let the teacher know in
advance or as soon as possible. Please remember that it is YOUR responsibility to
find out what material was covered on missing days and to make sure that all
necessary work is completed. HOMEWORK PARTNER (I will explain more in class).
 If a student is unable to attend class on a day of an exam – they are responsible
for reschedule the test for the following day (no exceptions!).
 Work is expected to be handed in on time!
 Assignments, projects, and labs will be assigned with specific dates in advance
– if for some reason you cannot hand in the assignment on the required date
talk to the teacher as soon as possible about rescheduling (not one or two days
before the deadline).
 You must be respectful of yourself and others around you – risk free environment.
Accounting 20 - Assessment & Evaluation
Assignments, Projects, and Quizzes
 Chapter Questions
 Problems, mini cases, vocabulary
 Other
25%
Unit Exams
 Theory and Practical for each exam
60%
Final

15%
Comprehensive Exam and Final Project
Accounting 20 Semester Overview (Subject to change) – Partnership Accounting for a
Merchandising Business
REVIEW UNIT
PART II: ACCOUNTING FOR A MERCHANDISING BUSINESS ORGANIZED AS A
CORPORATION
9. Accounting for Purchases and Cash Payments.
10. Accounting for Sales and Cash Receipts.
11. Transactions Journalized on a General Journal.
12. Preparing Payroll Records.
13. Accounting for Payroll and Payroll Taxes.
RA2 Part A: An Accounting Cycle for a Corporation: Journalizing and Posting Transactions.
14. Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable.
15. Preparing Adjusting Entries and a Trial Balance.
16. Financial Statements and Closing Entries for a Corporation.
17. Financial Statement Analysis.
RA 2 Part B: An Accounting Cycle for a Corporation: End-of-Fiscal-Period Work.
Simulation Marketing Page for Authentic Threads.
OTHER
Spreadsheets, Simply Accounting, Monopoly Project, Business Unit, Business and Beyond,
University of Regina - What is business?
Other Topics: Taxes and Reports, GST and PST, The City (themoneybelt.ca) or Stock
Market Assignment, Case Studies, Witness Fitness Project, Small Business Unit
Important Websites to get acquainted with:
Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.ca/Canada
PowerSchool
For students and parents
Quia
TBA
Accounting 30 - Assessment & Evaluation
Assignments, Projects, and Quizzes
 Chapter Questions
 Problems, mini cases, vocabulary
 Other
25%
Unit Exams
 Theory and Practical for each exam
60%
Final

15%
Comprehensive Exam and Final Project
Accounting 30 Semester Overview (subject to change) – Introductory Management
Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis
REVIEW 10/20
PAYROLL
12 and 13
PART III: ACCOUNTING FOR A MERCHANDISING BUSINESS ORGANIZED AS A
CORPORATION--ADJUSTMENTS AND VALUATION.
18. Acquiring Capital for Growth and Development.
19. Accounting for Plant Assets, Depreciation, and Intangible Assets.
20. Accounting for Inventory.
RA3 Part A: An Accounting Cycle for a Corporation: Journalizing and Posting Transactions.
21. Accounting for Accruals, Deferrals, and Reversing Entries.
22. End-of-Fiscal-Period Work for a Corporation.
RA3 Part B: An Accounting Cycle for a Corporation: End-of-Fiscal-Period Work.
Simulation Marketing Page for Digital Diversions.
OTHER
Spreadsheets, Simply Accounting, Monopoly Project, Business Unit, Business and Beyond,
University of Regina - What is business?
Other Topics: Taxes and Reports, GST and PST, The City (themoneybelt.ca) or Stock
Market Assignment, Case Studies, Witness Fitness Project, Small Business Unit
Important Websites to get acquainted with:
Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.ca/Canada
PowerSchool
For students and parents
Quia
TBA