The University of Jordan. Accreditation & uality Assurance Cente. COURSE Syllabus

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1 The University of Jordan Accreditation & uality Assurance Cente COURSE Syllabus

2 1 Course title Accounting 1 2 Course number Credit hours (theory, practical) Contact hours (theory, practical) 3 theory 3 theory 4 Prerequisites/corequisites Accounting principles 2 5 Program title 6 Program code 7 Awarding institution University of Jordan 8 Faculty Business 9 Department Accounting 10 Level of course Second year 11 Year of study and semester (s) 1 semester 12 Final Qualification 13 Other department (s) involved in teaching the course 14 Language of Instruction English 15 Date of production/revision Course Coordinator: Dalia Ibrahim Mustafa Extension: Dalia.Mustafa@ju.edu.jo 17. Other instructors: Muath AbdelQader Extension: Course Description: This course is the first of two intermediate financial accounting courses which provide a comprehensive study of financial accounting theory and financial accounting reporting. The course will concentrate on the foundations of financial accounting and include an in-depth study of accounting principles. Emphasis will be on a deeper understanding of financial statements, inventories and receivables. 19. Course aims and outcomes: 1

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4 A- Aims: Identify steps in accounting cycle. Differentiate the cash basis of accounting from the accrual basis of accounting. Identify adjusting entries that may be reversed. Prepare an income statement. And understand its uses and limitations. Understand the reporting of accounting changes and errors. Prepare the changes in equity statements. Prepare financial position statement, and understand its uses and limitations. Prepare a basic statement of cash flows, and describe the major disclosure techniques for financial statements. Define receivables and identify the different types of receivables. Explain accounting issues related to recognition, valuation and disposal of accounts and notes receivable. Distinguish between perpetual and periodic inventory systems. Describe the FIFO and Weighted Average cost flow assumption. Describe and apply the lower-of-cost-or-nrv rule for inventories B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to Successful completion of the course should lead to the following outcomes: A. Knowledge and Understanding: Student is expected to A1- Understand the objective of financial reporting, and the levels of the conceptual framework. A2- understand the accounting cycle. A3- Understand the financial statements A4- Comprehend the types of inventories and receivables B. Intellectual Analytical and Cognitive Skills: Student is expected to B1- Preparing all steps in accounting cycle B2- Explain when companies value inventories at net realizable value. B3- Preparing income statement and Retained earnings statement. B4- Preparing a classified statement of financial position and cash flows statement. B5- Recording receivables and disposing them. B6- Recording inventories according perpetual and periodic systems. C. Transferable Key Skills: Students is expected to C1-Communicate effectively about marketing issues in group discussions, oral presentations and written reports C2- Work effectively as a team member in analyzing marketing issues 3

5 20. Topic Outline and Schedule: Topic Week Instructor Achieved ILOs Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting The Accounting Information System Income Statement and Related Information the Financial position and Cash flow statement Cash and Receivables Valuation of Inventories: 1 Understand the objective of financial reporting, and the levels of the conceptual framework. 2 Preparing all steps in accounting cycle 2 Preparing income statement and Retained earnings statement. 2 Preparing a classified statement of financial position and cash flows statement. 2 Recording receivables and disposing them. 2 Comprehend the types of inventories and Evaluation Methods Reference 4

6 A Cost-Basis Approach Inventories: Additional Valuation Issues receivables 2 Explain when companies value inventories at net realizable value. 21. Teaching Methods and Assignments: Development of ILOs is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods: 22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements: Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the following assessment methods and requirements: 23. Course Policies: A- Attendance policies: B- Absences from exams and handing in assignments on time: C- Health and safety procedures: D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehavior: E- Grading policy: F- Available university services that support achievement in the course: 5

7 24. Required equipment: References: A- Required book (s), assigned reading and audio-visuals: Main Textbook: (The book is available at the University Book Shop) B- Recommended books, materials, and media: Supplements: Applying the International Financial Reporting Standards, 2 nd 2007 ed., 26. Additional information: Name of Course Coordinator: Signature: Date: Head of curriculum committee/department: Signature: Head of Department: Signature: Head of curriculum committee/faculty: Signature: Dean: Signature: Copy to: Head of Department Assistant Dean for Quality Assurance Course File 6

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