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Financial Accounting Fundamentals

BAF3M-GRADE 11

Course Code:

BAF3M

Subject:

Financial Accounting Fundamentals

Course type:

open

Prerequiste:

None

BAF3M introduces students to the fundamentals of accounting for both service and merchandising businesses. This course emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, accurate record-keeping, and ethical business practices.
Students will learn
  • the principles of double-entry bookkeeping
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Inventory systems
  • The impact of accounting on decision-making.
Whether students are exploring a future in business or simply want to understand how money works, this course builds a solid foundation in accounting.

Unit 1: Fundamental Accounting Practices

Students explore basic accounting concepts and apply them to real-world business scenarios.
Lessons include:
  • Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Users and Uses of Accounting

  • GAAP Principles

  • Forms of Business Organization

  • Transactions and the Accounting Equation

  • Trial Balance and Financial Statements

  • Year-End Procedures

Unit 2: Advanced Accounting Practices

This unit introduces students to accounting for merchandising businesses
Lessons include:
  • Inventory Principles

  • Accounting for Merchandising Operations

  • Closing Entries

  • Subsidiary Ledgers and Special Journals

  • Sales Tax Applications

  • Accounting Software Tools

Unit 3: Internal Control, Financial Analysis & Decision-Making

Students analyze financial data and apply controls to evaluate business performance.
Lessons include:
  • Internal Control Systems

  • Budgeted Financial Statements

  • The Role of Auditors

  • Current Assets & Liabilities

  • Liquidity and Solvency

  • Profitability and Ratio Analysis

  • Financial Decision-Making

Unit 4: Ethics, Technology, and Careers

Students explore ethical standards, emerging tech in accounting, and career opportunities.
Lessons include:
  • Ethics in Accounting

  • Current Industry Issues

  • Manual vs. Computerized Accounting

  • Technology’s Impact on the Field

  • Careers in Accounting

  • 70% of the final grade is based on course work, including:
    • Unit-based assignments

    • Practice problems, reflections, and software exercises

  • 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
    • 10% Culminating project
    • 20% Final written exam
All evaluations align with Ontario curriculum expectations and are designed to develop both technical skills and ethical awareness in financial management.

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