Lecture, demonstration, group discussion, case analysis with written and oral reporting. Learning strategies will focus on engaging students in critical thinking for problem-solving and providing opportunities for hands-on experiences and reflection. In addition, students will be required to use an effective team approach in casework.
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy.
| Assignments and/or quizzes | 20% |
| Case studies | 20% |
| Midterm examiniation | 30% |
| Final examination | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
STUDENTS MUST WRITE BOTH THE MIDTERM EXAMINATION AND THE FINAL EXAMINATION TO OBTAIN CREDIT FOR THE COURSE.
To pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 50% on invigilated assessments with the 50% calculated on a weighted average basis.
Invigilated assessments include, in-class quizzes, midterm exam and the final exam.
Students may conduct research as part of their coursework in this class. Instructors for the course are responsible for ensuring that student research projects comply with College policies on ethical conduct for research involving humans, which can require obtaining Informed Consent from participants and getting the approval of the Douglas College Research Ethics Board prior to conducting the research.
At the end of the course, the successful student should be able to:
Textbooks and materials:
Datar et al, Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, latest edition. Pearson Education; OR, other text(s) as approved by the ACCT Dept.
Selected cases to be purchased by student (if applicable) and/or textbook(s) of cases, various periodical articles, instructor compiled materials (if applicable).
Only Faculty of Commerce and Business approved calculators may be used in examinations.
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
| Institution | Transfer details for ACCT 4520 |
|---|---|
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU ACCT 4720 (3) |
| Langara College (LANG) | LANG FMGT 3223 (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BUS 2XX (3) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU BUSI 324 (3) |
| University Canada West (UCW) | UCW ACCT 4XX (3) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV BUS 3XX (3) |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC COM 4XX (1.5) |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU ACCT 362 (3) |
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRN
33532
|
Mon | Instructor last name
Stanger
Instructor first name
Glen
|
Course status
Open
|
ACCT 4520 050 - This is a hybrid course which incorporates both face to face and online instructions. The class will meet live on the New Westminster campus on select weeks.
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRN
34299
|
Wed | Instructor last name
Stanger
Instructor first name
Glen
|
Course status
Open
|
ACCT 4520 001 - This is a hybrid course which incorporates both face to face and online instructions. The class will meet live on the New Westminster campus on select weeks.