Welcome to BUS 201, the first course in financial accounting. In a typical class there will be business majors and accounting majors.
There are certain expectations for students in this class. This course is highly structured and has a timetable of events. Once a student gets behind, it is difficult to catch up.
It is very important to understand the first unit of the course. This is the foundation for the whole course. Learning accounting is just like building a structure. If the foundation is poor, the whole structure will be poor.
It is important to communicate with the instructor on a regular basis. This allows students to ask questions and clarify issues. Group members need to "talk" with each other for the projects to be successful.
UW Colleges Catalog Course Description for BUS 201: Introductory Accounting - 4 credits. Fundamental principles, terminology, techniques and applications; books, accounts and financial statements for retailing and wholesaling concerns; treatments and presentation of proprietorship, partnership and corporate accounts. This course fulfills the UWC requirement for Application and Performance (AP).
Prerequisites: Open to second semester freshmen or consent of instructor.
Successful completion of this course will enhance students' ability to
This is a time-intensive course with homework assignments due weekly throughout the semester. Students will need to be able to devote at least 12 hours per week for working on this course. During the summer session, the amount of time required will be double (at least 24 hours per week).
