ACCT 2602 - Financial Accounting
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 09, CRN 40038,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michael Villano
Email: mcvillano@ysu.edu
Course Description
2602. Financial Accounting. Study of the accounting cycle and generally accepted accounting principles including preparation of financial statements. Prereq.: MATH 1510 or MATH 1510C or MATH 2623 or MATH 2623C or MATH 1552 or MATH 1570 or MATH 1571. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting Fundamentals (First Day Ready) | Wild, John J. | 9781266365003 |
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Financial Accounting Fundamentals, John J. Wild, 2025, McGraw-Hill, 2025/Evergreen edition with Access Code for Connect
Students who have not received their financial aid for the semester can access the course resources for free for two weeks (Connect).
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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Tentative Course Outline
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Course Introduction; Financial Accounting and Business Decisions | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Accounting for Business Transactions | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Adjusting Accounts for Financial Statements | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 9/14 | Review and Preparation for Exam 1 | Exam will be available in Blackboard starting 5 PM Thursday night 9/17/2025 until 11:59 PM Sunday 9/20/2026. You will only have 2 hours to complete. | |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Accounting for Merchandising Operations | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 | Inventories and Cost of Sales | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6 | Cash, Fraud, and Internal Control | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 10/12 | Review and Preparation for Exam 2 | Exam will be available in Blackboard starting 5 PM Thursday night 10/15/2026 until 11:59 PM Sunday 10/18/2026. You will only have 2 hours to complete. | |
| 10/19 | Chapter 7 | Accounting for Receivables | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 10/26 | Chapter 8 | Accounting for Long-Term Assets | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 11/2 | Chapter 9 | Accounting for Current Liabilities | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 11/9 | Review and Preparation for Exam 3 | Exam will be available in Blackboard starting 5 PM Thursday night 11/12/2026 until 11:59 PM Sunday 11/15/2026. You will only have 2 hours to complete. | |
| 11/16 | Chapter 11 | Corporate Reporting and Analysis | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 11/23 | Chapter 12 | Reporting Cash Flows-Indirect Method Only | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 11/30 | Chapter 13 | Analysis of Financial Statements | All required homework is located under the Chapter Folders in Blackboard. |
| 12/7 | FINAL EXAM WEEK -- See instructions below. |
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.