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I. Course Description: This course introduces the nature, functions, scope and limitations of the broad field of accounting theory. It deals with the study of the theoretical accounting framework
objectives of financial statements, accounting conventions and generally accepted accounting principles, standard setting process for accounting practice, national as well as international
principles relating to the preparation and presentation of financial statements, the conditions under which they may be appropriately applied, their impact or effect on the financial statements
and the criticisms commonly leveled against them. The course covers the detailed discussion, appreciation and application of accounting principles covering the assets, financial and non-
financial. Emphasis is given on the interpretation and application of theories of accounting relating to cash, temporary investments, receivables, inventories, prepayments, long-term
investments, property, plant and equipment, intangibles and other assets, including financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements. The related internal control, ethical issues, and
management of assets are also covered. Exposure to computerized system in receivables, inventory and lapsing schedules is a requirement in this course.
II. Course Credits: 6 units
III. Course General Objectives: To be able to understand accounting for assets
3 hours New Conceptual Framework Understand the point of accounting and Discussion Assignment
3 hours Financial Statements who needs it Board activities Recitation
Explore the fundamental accounting Board works
principles Quizzes
Become familiar with the accounting
equation
Examine the four basic GAAP - Generally
3 hours Accepted Accounting Principles
1.5 hours Consider different forms of business
6 hours Cash and cash equivalents organization
Bank reconciliation Examine the internal control system
3 hours Proof of cash Understand bank reconciliation and related
1.5 hours journal entries
3 hours Accounts receivable Learn how to use a budget to manage cash
3 hours Notes receivable Learn how to report cash on the balance Preliminary
3 hours Loan receivable sheet Examination
3 hours Receivable financing Account for receivables and bad debts
Inventories Account for notes receivable, loans
receivables and receivable financing
1.5 hours Inventory valuation Understand inventory and periodic and Discussion Assignment
1.5 hours Biological assets perpetual inventory systems Board activities Recitation
1.5 hours Inventory estimation Become familiar with the cost of goods Board works
sold methods Quizzes
Explore inventory costing methods and
accounting principles
Understand gross profit percent and
6 hours Financial assets at fair value inventory turnover concepts
3 hours Investment in equity securities Know when and how to estimate inventory
3 hours Investment in associates Examine inventory cost flow examples
3 hours Financial asset at amortized cost Explain perpetual system
3 hours Investment property Account for different types of investments
1.5 hours Fund and other investments Midterm
6 hours Derivatives Examination
3 hours
6 hours Property, plant and equipment Understand plant assets Discussion Assignment
1.5 hours Government grant Determine the cost of plant assets Board activities Recitation
1.5 hours Borrowing costs Learn depreciation methods Board works
6 hours Land, building and machinery Understand partial year depreciation Quizzes
3 hours Depreciation Know how to change the useful life of a
3 hours Depletion plant asset
3 hours Revaluation Become familiar with the disposition of a
3 hours Impairment of assets plant asset
1.5 hours Intangible assets Explain depletion and natural resources
3 hours Specific intangible assets Explain intangible assets and amortization Final Examination
1.5 hours Research and development costs
3 hours
Christine Joyce R. Berganio Jefferson Triguero Marina B. Santos, Ed. D. Mercedes G. Sanchez, Ed. D.
Instructor Department Chair College Dean Vice President for Academics,
Student Affairs and Extension Services