Introduction to Hospitality Accounting

Course code HOSP 1860

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

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

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.