This course introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts and principles of hospitality accounting, including the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements. Topics include processing of hospitality financial transactions, front office accounting systems, night auditing, payroll accounting, and accounting for inventory. In this course, students recognize that knowing the basics of accounting will improve the management skills in all levels of a hospitality operation.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Basic concepts of accounting
- Analyzing transactions, accounting equation
- All steps of accounting cycle
- Preparation of financial statements
- Analyzing financial statements
- Front office accounting system
- Night auditing processes
- Accounting for inventory
- Payroll accounting
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70075 |
September 1, 2026 to December 11, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42646 |
January 5, 2026 to April 21, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42652 |
January 5, 2026 to April 21, 2026 |
Lab Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43129 |
January 5, 2026 to April 21, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
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.
Additional information
To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Hospitality Management Diploma Program Content Guide.
† 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.