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Required Text
Wild, J. J., Shaw, K. W., & Chiappetta, B. (2015). Fundamental Accounting Principles (22nd
ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
ISBN: 9781308571713
Note: A Grantham Custom Textbook was created from the following national textbook.
Only the Grantham Custom Textbook is needed to complete this course.
National Textbook (available via other carriers)
Wild, J. J., Shaw, K. W., & Chiappetta, B. (2015). Fundamental Accounting Principles (22nd
ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
ISBN: 9780077862275
Course Description
This course focuses on ways in which accounting principles are used in business operations.
Students learn to identify and use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ledgers
and journals, and steps of the accounting cycle. This course introduces bank reconciliation
methods, balance sheets, assets, and liabilities. Students also learn about financial statements,
including assets, liabilities, and equity. Business ethics are also discussed.
Prerequisite: None
Course Objectives
Tentative Schedule
Week Assignments
The following table outlines the academic effort required by students to be successful in this
course. While the times in the table are approximate, it is presented to help students with their
time management. Please note, depending on the student's background knowledge and
experience of the course subject and an individual student's academic capabilities, these times
will vary. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to your instructor or student
advisor.
Discussions 3.0
Assignments 0.0
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 12.0
Discussions 3.0
Assignments 0.0
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 6.0
Clinical/Lab Hours 0
Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours
Required
Discussions 3.0
Assignments 0
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 12.0
Clinical/Lab Hours 0
Discussions 3.0
Assignments 2.0
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 12.0
Clinical/Lab Hours 0
Discussions 3.0
Assignments 0
Preparation Readings .8
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 6.0
Clinical/Lab Hours 0
Discussions 3.0
Assignments 0
Preparation Readings .6
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 9.0
Clinical/Lab Hours 0
Assignments 0.0
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 18.0
Clinical/Lab Hours 0
8 Online Readings/Lectures .6
Discussions 3.0
Assignments 2.0
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 3.0
** The numbers listed in the chart above are rounded to the nearest whole
Grading Policy
Assignment Percentage
Discussions 40%
Assignments 40%
Midterm 10%