Advanced Diploma in Accounting (ADA)

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting (ADA) is a three-years program that emphasizes Accounting. Graduates of this Advanced Diploma have a solid base in accounting techniques to support accounting activities and to apply principles of financial analysis, planning and control. Graduates will find employment opportunities in general management, accounting, finance and production and inventory control.

 

Study Plan 

 


Semester 1

Course Title

Code

Course Name

ACC100

4

Accounting Theory & Practice I

ITS100

3

Information Technology Skills I

ENG111

3

Communications I

MKT100

3

Marketing I

MTH122

3

Business Mathematics I

MAN110

3

Human Resource Management

SDV100

1

College Orientation


Semester 2

Course Title

Code

Course Name

ACC200

4

Accounting Theory & Practice II

ENG211

3

Communications II

ITS110

3

Information Technology Skills II

MTH222

3

Business Mathematics II

JSS100

1

Job Search & Success

ECO111

3

Microeconomics

MKT200

3

Marketing II


 


Semester 3

Course Title

Code

Course Name

ENG312

3

Written Business Communication

STA110

3

Business Statistics

ACC360

3

Auditing

ACC380

3

Intermediate Accounting I

ECO112

3

Macroeconomics

GED000

3

General Education Elective


Semester 4

Course Title

Code

Course Name

ENG311

3

Oral Communications

MAN116

3

Organizational Behavior

MAN200

3

Management Science

ACC340

3

Computerized Accounting Systems I

ACC480

3

Intermediate Accounting II

GED000

3

General Education Elective


 


Semester 5

Course Title

Code

Course Name

ACC 320

4

Management Accounting I

ACC 350

3

Computerized Accounting System II

ACC 580

4

Intermediate Accounting III

FIN 120

3

Financial Management I

MAN 103

3

Operations Management

GED000

3

General Education Elective


Semester 6

Course Title

Code

Course Name

ACC 420

4

Management Accounting II

LAW100

3

Business Law

FIN 111

3

Taxation I

BUS 600

3

Business Project

FIN 220

3

Financial Management II

GED000

3

General Education Elective

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACC 100
Course Title: Accounting Theory and Practice 1
Credit Hours: 4
Text book : Fundamental Accounting Principles 9th Can.
Ed. Vol. 1
by Larson Fund. Accounting Principles Working Papers, Larson
Course Description
An introduction to the theory of accounting and the standard methods of records keeping. Generally accepted accounting principles and concepts are emphasized in the preparation of financial statements, (after adjustments) and control procedures over cash, inventory, and payroll.

ITS 100
Course Title: Information Technology Skills 1
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: ITS 100 Training Courseware Package, by Lambton
Course Description
An introductory personal computer applications course. Topics include computer operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, E-mail and Internet.

ENG 111
Course Title : Communication I Credit Hours: 3
Text book        Write of Way, by Rogers
Gage Canadian Dictionary, by Wolter
Course Description
This is a writing course focusing on expository writings. Basic editing principles are covered and applied to all writing. Selected essays are read and examined as examples of the expository styles to improve grammar skills and essay writing.

MKT 100
Course Title : Marketing I
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Marketing 4th Canadian Edition, by Berkowitz
Study Guide for Marketing 4th Canadian Edition, by Berkowitz
Course Description
This course introduces the student to basic marketing concepts and terminology and integrates learning material with examples form the world of business. Areas covered include: the marketing environment, consumer behavior, marketing information and research, forecasting, product planning mix and packaging.

MTH 122
Course Title : Business Algebra
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        Business Statistics – Brief Version, by Lind, Jerome
Course Description
This is a course in the mathematical concepts needed for success in the modern business world. We will examine the computation of percentages, ratios and proportions; laws of exponents; algebraic manipulation and solution of equations and equation systems; plotting, graphing and reading of descriptive charts.

MAN 110
Course Title: Human Resources Management
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        Human Resource Management Canada, Dessler
Course Description
This course is intended to acquaint the student with the importance and functions of human resource  management. The course reviews the nature and importance of human resource management; environmental factors affecting human resource management; human rights issues; human resource planning; job analysis; recruiting; selection; orientation; training; performance appraisal; health and safety; employee relations, and labour relations.

SDV 100
Course Title : College Orientation
Credit Hours : 1

Text book        Keys to Success, 2nd Edition, by Carter, Bishop, Cravitz, Maurin
Course Description
This course surveys the ideas, strategies and skills that a beginning student can use to be successful in college. Personal and study skills are discussed together with a description of college resources and services that are useful to the student. Further, elements of mental and physical health as well as information literacy are introduced.

ACC 200
Course Title : Accounting Theory & Practice II
Credit Hours: 4
Text book        Fundamental Accounting Principles 9th Can. Ed. Vol. 1, by Larson
Fundamental Accounting Principles Working Paper, by Larson
Prerequisites     ACC 100
Course Description
A continuation of ACC 100-4 introducing additional and more advanced concepts. Different forms of ownership, manufacturing operations, the management of short and long term liabilities, the management of current, intangible, and fixed assets, as well as exposure to various evaluation techniques are studied.

ENG 211
Course Title : Communication II
Credit Hours : 3

Text book        Write of Way, by Rogers
Gage Canadian Dictionary, by Wolter
Prerequisites     ENG 111-3 Communications I
Course Description 
This is a writing course focusing on expository and argumentative writing. Selected essays are read and examined as examples of the rhetorical modes presented. As well, research techniques are emphasized as a method of enhancing writing. A formal research paper is the end product of the course.

ITS 110
Course Title: Information Technology Skill II
Credit Hours: 3
Text book        ITS 100 Training Courseware Package, by Lambton
Course Description
This is an introductory personal computer applications course. The student will be introduced to a presentation manager (PowerPoint) and a database manager (Access) in a Windows environment.

MTH 222
Course Title : Business Mathematics
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        Business Statistics- Brief Version, by Lind, Jerome
Prerequisites     Entry to Business Program
Course Description
This course applies basic mathematic principles to problems of finance and statistics. Also examined are discounting, bond yields, annuities, and project evaluation. Students will also study probability, probability distributions, sampling and simple estimation.

JSS 100
Course Title : Job Search and Success
Credit Hours : 1
Text book        Career Focus by Lamarre
Careen Focus Canada- A Personal Job Search Guide
Course Description
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of how to conduct a job search. This includes effectively designing a cover letter and resume, completing an application form and presenting oneself positively in an interview. Students are introduced to Co-operative Education/Field Placement and Graduate Placement.

ECO 111
Course Title: Microeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Text book: Economics - by Paul A Samuelson, William D Nordhaus

Course Description

An introduction to Microeconomics: the economic problem, production, specialization and exchange, demand and supply, elasticity, markets in action, production and costs, perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly distribution of income and wealth.

MKT 200
Course Title : Marketing II
Credit Hours : 3

Text book        Marketing 4th Canadian Ed., by Berkowtitz
Course Description
This course continues exploring basic marketing concepts and terminology and integrates material from MKT 100-3 to round out the four parts of the marketing mix. Areas covered include: pricing theory and practice, distribution channels, promotion elements and retailing.

ECO 112
Course Title: Macroeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Text book: Economics - by Paul A Samuelson, William D Nordhaus
Prerequisites: ECO 111
Course Description
This course provides an understanding of the role and methodology of economics, the components of the economy, cycles in the economy, macroeconomic goals, inflation and unemployment, and government intervention through fiscal and monetary policies and the role of international trade and finance in the Canadian economy. Eligible for: CGA and PMAC credit

ENG 312
Course Title : Written Business Communication
Credit Hours: 3
Text book        Communicating At Work 2nd Edition, by Blicq
Prerequisites     ENG 211
Course Description

This course introduces the learner to various forms of written business communications including letters, memoranda, reports, summaries, and instructions. Also, editing, spelling, grammar and punctuation are incorporated into the course. In performing specific tasks, the learner learns to write effectively.

STA 110
Course Title : Business Statistic I
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        Stat. Analysis for Business & Economics 1st Can. Ed, by Harnett
Prerequisites     ITS 100, MTH 112
Course Description

This course is intended to introduce the learner to data collection and presentation; probability and probability distributions, and estimation.

 MKT 330
Course Title : Advertising
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        Kleppner’s Advertising Procedure, by Russel
Prerequisites     MKT 100 and MKT 200
Course Description
This course is designed to give the marketing student an examination of: advertising principles and techniques, the institutions of advertising, advertising media in Canada and creative campaign strategy.

MKT 340
Course Title : Selling
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        ABC’s of Relationship Selling w/CD, 6th edition, by Futrell
Prerequisites     MKT 100-3 Marketing I and MKT 200-3 Marketing II
Course Description

This course emphasizes the development of selling skills and self-confidence. It will examine various types of selling careers, selling techniques, buyer motivation, product identification, and promotional methods. Emphasis is placed on preparation of a sales manual and development and delivery of an effective sales presentation.

ENG 311
Course Title : Oral Communication
Credit Hours : 3
Text book:        Speaking our Minds, by Barnard
Course Description

This course provides the learner with the information and techniques needed to become successful in virtually all types of speaking.

MAN 200
Course Title : Management Science
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Introduction to Management Science 9th Edition, by Anderson
Course Description

This course introduces learners to quantitative problems faced by managers and the methods used for solving them. These problems includes forecasting, decision-making under certainty and uncertainty, queuing, inventory and production control, and mathematical programming.

ACC 340:
Course Title:  Computerized Accounting System I
Credit Hours : 3
Textbook:      Purbhoo, M., Purbhoo, D.  Using Simply Accounting For Windows
.
Prerequisite:   ACC 100-4 or ACC 103-4, ITS 100-3

Course Description
This course utilizes the Simply Accounting for Windows computer-based accounting software to illustrate the practical uses of computers in a financial accounting setting.  Creating the files, setting up historical data, and recording entries for the ledgers:  General, Receivables, Payables, Payroll, Inventory and Projects. Producing necessary financial statements and reports, bank account reconciliation and budgeting.

MAN 116
Course Title : Organizational Behavior
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 6th Ed., by Robbins
Course Description

This Course involves how to work effectively with others in the context of an organizational setting. It is about people working together to achieve their own goals and those of the organization.

MKT 310
Course Title : Consumer Behaviour
Credit Hours : 3
Text book        Consumer Behavior 1st Ed., by Berkman
Prerequisites     MKT 100-3 Marketing I and MKT 200-3 Marketing II
Course Description

A person’s buying behavior is a function of a varying set of variables, which changes over time. Successful marketers must gather and use appropriate information to their advantage.  This course is designed to study the behavior (both physical and mental) of individuals and groups in the market place. It includes pre-purchase and post-purchase behavior. Each unit of study reviews how the marketer (manufacturer/distributor) may respond to his information in a positive way.

MKT 341
Course Title : Logistics
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Management of Business 6th Edition, by Geyle
Prerequisites: MKT 100 and MKT 200
Course Description

This course examines the elements of a logistics system for both large and small consumer and industrial business. The activities for inbound and outbound logistics, such as inventory control, warehousing, vender selection, order processing, transportation and customer service are examined for their impact on supply chain management.

FIN 120
Course Title : Financial Management I
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Basic financial Management 2nd Edition, by Keown
Course Description

This course introduces the student to the analytical tools available to financial executives with special emphasis on profit maximization, stock and bond prices, foreign currency problems and risk factors.

MAN 103
Course Title : Operations Management
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Production/Operations Management, by Evans
Course Description

This course is design to give senior business students an introduction to production/operations management. Its aim is to provide students with an understanding of the theory underlying operations management and enable to contribute to improved operating decisions. The course will incorporate many of the concepts and techniques presented in Management Science and Business Statistics.

ACC 580:
Text book Prerequisites
Course Description:

A study of corporation accounting in the area of share issues, changes in capital structure, statement presentation, earnings per share, future tax liabilities, and the analysis and interpretation of accounting data. Preparation of consolidated working papers and consolidated financial statements are also introduced.

ACC 320
Text book Prerequisites:
Course Description:
During this course, students explore the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting including T.Q.M., manufacturing statements using periodic inventory, job order costing, A.B.M., C.V.P. analysis and control of costs.

ACC 350
Text book Prerequisites:
Course Description:
This course utilizes the ACCPAC for Windows Small Business Series computer-based accounting software to illustrate the practical uses of computers in a financial accounting setting. A required understanding of system manager operations, creating database setups, passwords, administrative services and common services. Activation, setup and processing of general ledgers, bank and tax services, accounts receivables and accounts payables. Data importing/exporting and “E” invoicing and banking.

ACC 420
Text book Prerequisites
Course Description:
The use of cost accounting for control, planning, decision making, and product costing in the business enterprise, using standard costs, process costing, relevant costing techniques, and responsibility.

BUS 600
Course Title : Business Project
Credit Hours : 3
Prerequisites:    Must be registered in Term 6 of Business Administration ACC 100, MAN
110 or MKT 100
Course Description

This course has been designed to foster creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills in graduating Business Administration students. By using the entrepreneurial process skills. Students will carry out a professional quality feasibility study and business plan. By the end of the term, each student will have a portfolio of work showcasing their business knowledge, skills, and talents.

LAW 100
Course Title : Business Law
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Law, by Bagley and Danchy
Course Description

This course deals with the impact of law upon business. It is intended that the learner will be able to analyze business situations, recognize legal issues and avoid problems by understanding sources of law, liability issues, the formation of contacts, the sale of goods and consumer protection, special relationships, including employment, and forms of business organization.

FIN 111
Text book Prerequisites:
Course Description:
This advanced tax course will introduce the student to the following concepts: tax avoidance, evasion, who is taxable; income and deductions from: employment income, business and property income; capital gains and capital cost allowance.

FIN 220
Course Title : Financial Management II
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Basic Financial Management 2nd Edition, by Keown
Prerequisites: FIN 120-3 Financial Management I
Course Description

This course enlarges on the prerequisite course by the addition of the following items: capital budgeting, tax shields, the cost of capital, management of cash and working capital and the elements of financial planning.

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