Course Introduction
1. Course Introduction
1.2. Expectations
Expectations
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Tips and Tricks: These will help you complete assignments
GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Check Your Answer: Self-check to assess your understanding
Accounting Forms: Forms that you will need to do your work
Assessment or Rubric: An assignment to be assessed or a rubric for you to use as a checklist for assessment
Link to a document: Links to a document that you will need to reference
Multimedia: Movies for tutorials and further understanding
Exemplars/examples: Examples of financial documents
Saving Your Work
You will need to create a Course Folder on your desktop called FIN1015. This is where you will save all your assignments.
Your Course Portfolio can be saved as a folder inside your Course Folder or on your desktop specifically to collect your portfolio information. This information is presented to your teacher for assessment at the end of this course.
Check with your teacher for special instructions on saving work for assessment.
Review the Creating a Folder video for instructions on creating a folder. This movie is available under Tips and Tricks in the Toolkit for you to access whenever you need it.
Please check with your teacher for instructions if you are having difficulties.
Toolkit
You will note that there is a Toolkit in the course menu. The Toolkit contains support documents and the Excel® spreadsheet accounting and workbook forms you will need for the course. You will be referred to the Toolkit during your lessons and may access the information there whenever you need it.
The Toolkit contains the following:
- Accounting Forms—forms already created in Excel® 2007 for you to use
- Exemplars—examples of completed accounting forms
- Rubrics—checklists for you to check your assignments
- Tips and Tricks—suggestions to help you work through your assignments
Glossary
Note that new terms will be displayed in bold text. If you would like to review the meaning of these words, you may refer to the glossary any time you wish.
Student Expectations
To achieve success in this course, read all of the instructions thoroughly and work through the material carefully. Remember, it’s the work and practice that will prepare you for the assignments to be assessed by your teacher. Set realistic goals for yourself each day and stick to them. Do your work regularly and don’t forget to check it before attempting your assignments. Good work habits will greatly increase your chances for success in FIN1015.
You will need to communicate regularly with your teacher. Constant communication lets your teacher know how you are progressing and lets you discuss any concerns or issues that you may have. Communication can be in the form of e-mails, phone calls, or other methods—whatever suits you best.
Continue to Project 1 where you will explore accounting careers.