Program Overview

Program Overview

The MGMT250 course, Financial Accounting Fundamentals, is designed to teach students how accounting fundamentals apply within the Canadian business environment. Students will learn to use the full accounting cycle to enhance business reporting and decision making.

Course Details

• Location: Online
• Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
• Duration: 11 weeks
• Tuition: $675
• Can be applied to:
  • Business Management Certificate
  • Risk Management Certificate

Upcoming Offerings

The course is offered at various start dates, including:

• Start Date: Mon, Jan 12, 2026
  • Schedule: Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Mar 29 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Jaspal Singh
  • Cost: $675.00
  • Seats Available: 17
• Start Date: Mon, May 4, 2026
  • Schedule: Mon, May 4 - Sun, Jul 19 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Jaspal Singh
  • Cost: $675.00
  • Seats Available: 29
• Start Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2026
  • Schedule: Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Nov 29 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Jaspal Singh
  • Cost: $675.00
  • Seats Available: 30

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Implement the full accounting cycle to align organizations with accounting standards for private enterprises
• Evaluate ethics related to a senior manager’s role from an accounting and management perspective
• Appraise accounting practices that best align with a defined business environment
• Analyze accounting issues within a business to propose strategic decisions that enhance organizational processes and efficiencies
• Create a professional business report to communicate analysis of, and recommendations for, specific accounting challenges faced by organizations

Course Structure

• Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
• Expect readings and other assignments on a weekly basis
• Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and class discussions

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated on:

• Assignments
• Weekly quizzes and exercises
• Participation in online discussions

Learning Materials

No textbook is required, as all course materials will be provided online.

Technical Requirements

For online courses, students will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course.

Professional Development Credits

This course may meet the requirements for the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) designation.