This course builds a base of knowledge and understanding required for a career in accounting, or to succeed in further related studies. Students explore the basic standards and concepts of current accounting principles and its underlying effects on an organization's financial reports. Included are concepts related to the completion of the accounting cycle and the preparation and analysis of financial accounting statements. The course includes an emphasis on the Balance Sheet and its various assets, liabilities, and equity accounts, as well as the Income Statement and the Cash Flow Statement.

Pre-requisites: ACC2201 or ACC2310 AND ACC2313

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Small Business owners and managers need to make informed financial decisions daily. Students explore advanced financial topics, including calculating effective rates, yields, and the cost of capital, as well as evaluating bond and equity prices, yield to maturity, and cash flow values. They also develop skills in financial statement analysis to assess cash flow, tax obligations, growth potential, and external financial requirements. Students use financial calculators and spreadsheets, participate in discussions, analyze real-world financial statements, and work through case studies, developing their problem-solving and financial acumen.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Students are introduced to the normal probability distribution and its application. They use sampling distribution techniques to become familiar with quantitative tools for management, such as interval estimation and hypothesis testing for one and two populations. Students also learn to use forecasting tools, such as simple regression and correlation analysis, to form the basis of predicting future values.

Pre-requisites: QUA0003 or QUA2313

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Accurate completion of personal and corporate tax returns using current tax software is an essential employment-related skill. Using a variety of methods including tax cases, lectures and internet research, students prepare a comprehensive personal and corporate Canadian tax return using a professional tax software program. Basic principles of tax planning and compliance with relevant tax legislation and regulations are stressed. It is strongly recommended that students use a Windows-based laptop (not a Mac).

Pre-requisites: ACC2202 AND ACC2209 or ACC2341

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Students expand their accounting knowledge by focusing on the structure and purpose of financial statement presentation and disclosure under IFRS and ASPE. Particular focus is placed on the measurement and presentation of current assets such as cash, receivables, inventories and investments, as well as emphasizing revenue recognition under GAAP. Students demonstrate their professional competencies during in-class discussion, completion of assigned exercises and in-depth assignments.

Pre-requisites: ACC2202 AND ACC2209 or ACC2341

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

This is the first of two managerial accounting courses. The course provides students with key workplace skills by exploring the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting. Specific topic areas include product costing, manufacturing statements, job order costing and activity-based costing. Decision-making tools, including cost-volume-profit analysis and contribution analysis, are extensively used. The current business focus on quality and business ethics is related to most topic areas. The curriculum is delivered in lecture, case and problem-solving format.

Pre-requisites: ACC2202 AND ACC2209 or ACC2233 or ACC2341

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Canadian identity is challenging to define, but depictions of our multicultural society are found and explored in our writing. This course explores the importance of writers' perceptions of Canada, how they promote their ideas through publishing, and how those published works have affected Canadian society in recent history. Students are introduced to a wide range of writing with the aim of exploring the theme of Canadian identity while enhancing students' awareness of the ethical considerations necessary for a just society.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Symbols and text are used to express, evoke, and manipulate an entire range of human emotions and reactions. In this interactive, discussion-based course, students will explore historical and contemporary approaches to using symbols, text, and language in conceptual and contemporary art, graphic design and advertising, poetry and lyrics, and in online technology. Through discussion, analysis, informal debate, and critical thinking, students will explore how symbols and text influence individuals, society and culture.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

The complex nature of communication benefits from a deeper understanding of self and social interactions. Participants explore their identities, considering the role of culture, experience, perceptions, emotions and reflection in shaping that identity. Language presents bridges and barriers, includes mediated interaction, is complicated by non-verbal communication, and requires listening to others. Role-play learning, active in-class participation, analysis, group work and case studies allow participants to reflect and build upon their own observations and experiences.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

This is the second of two managerial accounting courses. Students learn key workplace skills by exploring the background, goals, and methods of managerial accounting. Specific topic areas include budgeting, financial statement analysis, and performance evaluation. Decision-making tools, including relevant costing, are extensively used. The current business focus on ethics is related to most topic areas. The curriculum is delivered in lecture, case, and problem-solving format.

Pre-requisites: ACC2234 AND ACC2343 or ACC2343 AND ACC2354

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

To succeed as an accounting professional, students need an advanced level of financial statement knowledge. Students complete their coverage of financial accounting by focusing on financial elements such as property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, liabilities, shareholders' equity, taxes, leases and the statement of cash flows. Particular attention is focused on the presentation, measurement and disclosure under IFRS and ASPE. Students demonstrate their professional competencies during in-class discussion, completion of assigned exercises and in-depth assignments.

Pre-requisites: ACC2353

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

The development of critical-thinking skills is essential for students looking for a career beyond the bookkeeping level. Students learn important principles and concepts that are essential for the formulation, evaluation, and implementation of business strategy and policy. Students are provided an awareness of company goals and analysis of the competitive environment. Curriculum is delivered via lectures, case and group work.

Pre-requisites: ACC2202 AND ACC2209 AND ACC2234 or ACC2341 AND ACC2354

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Students develop hands-on career skills by completing weekly tasks that simulate the day-to-day operations of a typical accounting department. An industry-based practical approach to career development is used.

Pre-requisites: ACC2353 AND ACC2354 AND ACC2385

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Design Thinking uses a designer mindset to produce business innovations in products and services, with a focus on deep understanding of and empathy with the people who use them. Following a holistic innovation process for an area of interest or organization, students build an initial business case and apply design thinking and creative problem-solving strategies to make innovation a sustainable practice.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Ontario continues to generate more and more waste; historically, three quarters of this waste has been discarded. In this course, learners are introduced to the tremendous environmental and economic opportunities that exist to embrace resource conservation ideology and a circular economy - a system in which products are never discarded, but reused, recycled and reintroduced into new products. With interactive activities, videos, and gaming; learners identify concepts and technologies to make informed decisions regarding waste management. Learners reflect on material learned, connect it to their own personalized industry or interest, and locate innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

All forms of art have a powerful influence on our perceptions. Students describe and explore through case studies a range of disabilities and their unique features. Using arts, enquiry and discussion, students critique historical and modern-day portrayals of individuals with disabilities. Students consider the attitudes and social barriers that individuals with disabilities face, and focus on the link between the formation of cultural identity and the arts.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Anti-racism is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism. Students explore concepts of anti-oppressive practice, anti-racist pedagogy, diversity, and inclusion at the personal, societal, and institutional levels. Students develop an understanding of historical and present-day groups and figures that challenge oppressive structures in Canadian society. Through various learning activities and discussion boards, students will develop the necessary knowledge, attitude, and skills to become an authentic ally within society.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

This course will allow students to explore social media and its effects on free speech and public discourse in contemporary society. It will cover the philosophical foundations of free speech, the legal and institutional expressions of free speech in modern democracies, the characteristics of social media infrastructure, how our society's free speech is being influenced if not transformed by this infrastructure, and perspectives on the need, or not, for regulatory fixes advanced from different viewpoints.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

The effects of transatlantic slavery, which began in the 15th century and was not abolished until the 19th, are still present in contemporary social, political and economic systems. In this course, students are provided with a chronological understanding of the transatlantic slave trade that charts: 1) its creation and its economic underpinnings in European and American power and wealth; 2) the resistance to slavery and its eventual abolition; and 3) the afterlife of slavery in the present day. Through class discussion, examination of academic and non-academic literature, and analysis of images and videos, students will be introduced to the history and continuing legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Understanding fungi is critical for a more complete picture of both natural history, as well as historical and current human affairs. Students learn the major groups of fungi most of which are beneficial to humans. Students learn the influence of fungi on historical and cultural activities including art and food. Students also examine the direct involvement of fungi on industrial processes and current medical and biotechnological processes. Students explore the role of fungi as it relates to soil fertility and best practices in agriculture and environmental sustainability. Students will connect fungi to the world around them.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Though death is an immutable consequence of life, society's attitudes and reactions to it have been ever-changing. The viewpoint that life is sacrosanct, to be protected at all costs, is now being challenged by individuals demanding greater control of their quality of life, including the right to die. An historical overview of attitudes towards death will be examined, with a focus on the growing acceptability of medical assistance in dying (MAID), and the reasons behind this movement (demographics, economics, medicine). This course, through discussion of differing social perspectives, government legislation, case studies, research, images and videos will provide students a greater understanding of society's past and present approaches to death.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Understanding the natural environment and the geological features and landscapes that shape our world is vital for students to have a greater understanding and respect for others by being more globally and culturally aware. The transformation of Earth as we know it has been a 4.5 billion year marvel in the making. The ever-changing continents, oceans, seas, and geographic landforms continue to reshape our world. Through the exploration of the unique landscapes of Earth and the examination of the geographic distribution of populations, countries, and regions of the world, students will use virtual field trips, case studies, and web quests to enhance their sense of global community.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

What makes a psychopath tick? Are they born that way, or are they products of society? Are serial killers really possessed with evil, or do they know exactly what they are doing? In this course, students will study how and why some individuals become criminals and why some actually become killers. You will study what is known about serial killers, stalkers, rapists and criminals. Also, the latest techniques used in criminal profiling and questioning will be examined.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

DNA is the recipe book for all living things. This small molecule can tell us about our past, present, and future. It is what makes us all unique and what ties us together. DNA can answer some of life's biggest questions: Where do we come from? How are we made? Can we cure disease? Can we predict the future or change the outcome? In this course, we will examine the spectacular DNA molecule and how it works. Through contemporary articles, research, images, and videos, we will investigate ways in which DNA can be used to predict traits, detect disease, discover ancestry and engineer babies. We will look at DNA's involvement in our evolution, and how we can harness its powers to create superfoods, change a wolf into a pug or clone extinct species. Through a combination of discussion boards, quizzes and assignments, students will discuss DNA history, technology and social attitudes, providing them with a greater understanding of their genetic make-up, both on a personal and global level.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

With prior approval by the department responsible for the major area of study, a student may elect to take up to two courses from other programs or majors in the school or College. Such courses must not be selected from the student's area or areas of specialization.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

With prior approval from the department responsible for the major area of study, a student may elect to take up to two courses from other programs or majors in the school or College. Such courses must not be selected from the student's area or areas of specialization.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.