Intermediate Accounting 1

Course code ACCT 2045

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course builds on the introductory financial accounting skills that were developed in Financial Accounting 1 and 2. Students focus on building technical financial reporting competencies in accordance with the standards, rules and guidelines published by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA). Topics include the conceptual framework for financial reporting, the measurement of revenue, the correction of errors, and the accounting for changes in accounting policies and estimates.

Prerequisites

ACCT 1035, ACCT 1045.

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What you will learn

  • Canadian Financial Reporting
  • IFRS/ASPE Conceptual Framework
  • Accounting Information Systems and Reporting Measurements
  • Structure of Financial Reports and Their Relationships
  • Financial Position and Cash Flows
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Cash and Receivables
  • Inventory
  • Investments
  • Property, Plant, and Equipment
  • Depreciation, Disposition and Impairment
  • Intangible Assets and Good will

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41295 January 5, 2026
to April 17, 2026
Lecture
Online
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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