ACCT 1503 - Essentials of Accounting
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43164,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kerri Henderson
Email: kahenderson@ysu.edu
Course Description
1503. Essentials of Accounting. Terminology, concepts and principles of basic financial and managerial accounting from a user perspective. Internal controls, cash controls, and payroll accounting are covered. Does not fulfill WCBA requirements and cannot substitute for ACCT 2602. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | McGraw-Hill CONNECT materials | Edmond and Olds | 9781264442973 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1: An Introduction to Accounting Chapter 2: Accounting for Accruals and Deferrals |
The Language of Business | Homework for Chapters 1/2 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 3: Accounting for Merchandising Businesses Chapter 4: Internal Controls, Accounting for Cash, and Ethics |
Selling Inventory and Minimizing Fraud | Homework for Chapters 3/4 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 5: Accounting for Receivables and Inventory Cost Flow Chapter 6: Accounting for Long-Term Operational Assets |
Short and Long-Lived Assets | Homework for Chapters 5/6 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7: Accounting for Liabilities Chapter 8: Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Corporations |
The RIGHT Thing! | Exam 1: Chapters 1-8 Homework for Chapters 7/8 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9: Financial Statement Analysis Chapter 10: An Introduction to Management Accounting |
Let's Analyze and Plan for the Future! | Homework for Chapters 9/10 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 11: Cost Behavior, Operating Leverage, and Profitability Analysis Chapter 14: Planning for Profit and Cost Control |
Behaviors and Budgets | Homework: Chapters 11/14 |
| 11/30 | No Chapters/All materials are provided by Instructor | Payroll Review |
Exam 2: Chapters 9-11 and 14; Payroll |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.