2241financial Accounting Outline
ACCT 2241 – Introductory Financial Accounting
Fall Semester - Academic Year 2012-2013
Section C
Instructor: Professor C.J. (Charley) Baxter, CA Office: Sobey Building 331 Phone: 902-424-8684 ext. 1172 Email: cbaxter@innovacorp.ca Note: When contacting me by email, please include the course number and section in the subject line. Faculty Assistant: Ms. Cathy Golden, Sobey Room 352, 902-420-5617 Office Hours: Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Other: By appointment (request at least 24 hours in advance)
Textbook and Resources:
Textbook:
Financial Accounting, Fourth Canadian Edition. Harrison, Horngren, Lemon, Seguin, and Robertson Lemon. Pearson Canada 2012.
Calculator:
The Department of Accounting requires all students taking accounting courses to use the Sharp EL-510R Scientific Calculator as depicted below in all quizzes, midterm and final examinations. This is the only calculator that can be used in departmental examinations. Students are advised to purchase this calculator and become familiar with its usage and bring it to their examinations. This calculator is available in the bookstore and includes a $2 rebate from Sharp. It is also available from Staples Inc.
Blackboard and MyAccountingLab:
This course uses the SMU Blackboard system and built-in MyAccountingLab application to supplement the text and class meetings. Blackboard is accessible by all registered SMU students through SMU Port. Students should use the access code provided with their textbook to register and use MyAccountingLab in the course. Use of both Blackboard and My Accounting Lab is mandatory in this course.
Objectives:
Course Objectives:
This course is concerned with the study of basic accounting concepts and principles, their application to business transactions and financial statements, and an understanding of the uses of and limitations of the balance sheet, income statement, and the
Fall Semester - Academic Year 2012-2013
Section C
Instructor: Professor C.J. (Charley) Baxter, CA Office: Sobey Building 331 Phone: 902-424-8684 ext. 1172 Email: cbaxter@innovacorp.ca Note: When contacting me by email, please include the course number and section in the subject line. Faculty Assistant: Ms. Cathy Golden, Sobey Room 352, 902-420-5617 Office Hours: Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Other: By appointment (request at least 24 hours in advance)
Textbook and Resources:
Textbook:
Financial Accounting, Fourth Canadian Edition. Harrison, Horngren, Lemon, Seguin, and Robertson Lemon. Pearson Canada 2012.
Calculator:
The Department of Accounting requires all students taking accounting courses to use the Sharp EL-510R Scientific Calculator as depicted below in all quizzes, midterm and final examinations. This is the only calculator that can be used in departmental examinations. Students are advised to purchase this calculator and become familiar with its usage and bring it to their examinations. This calculator is available in the bookstore and includes a $2 rebate from Sharp. It is also available from Staples Inc.
Blackboard and MyAccountingLab:
This course uses the SMU Blackboard system and built-in MyAccountingLab application to supplement the text and class meetings. Blackboard is accessible by all registered SMU students through SMU Port. Students should use the access code provided with their textbook to register and use MyAccountingLab in the course. Use of both Blackboard and My Accounting Lab is mandatory in this course.
Objectives:
Course Objectives:
This course is concerned with the study of basic accounting concepts and principles, their application to business transactions and financial statements, and an understanding of the uses of and limitations of the balance sheet, income statement, and the