Course Profile   Introduction to Accounting, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation, Catholic

 

Unit 1:  Introduction to the World of Accounting

Time:  20 hours


Activity 1.1 | Activity 1.2 | Activity 1.3 | Activity 1.4 | Activity 1.5 | Activity 1.6 | Activity 1.7

 

 

Unit Developers:  Michael Grottoli, Kimberly Jenkins, Christopher Woods

Unit Description

Students are introduced to the major concepts in accounting such as the accounting equation and debit/credit theory. Students also develop an understanding of the importance of the role of accounting in a business for financial control and decision making. The unit begins with an explanation of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity and their relationship within the accounting equation. Students then learn to organize these accounts into a balance sheet. The relevance of balance sheet ratios and analysis is explored using case studies. Next, students begin to develop accounting entry skills by using a transaction worksheet to record balance sheet transactions. These skills can be used in recording the data in a spreadsheet. Finally, students are introduced to debit and credit theory by recording balance sheet transactions on T-accounts and creating a trial balance.

Given that accounting is a process-driven pursuit, this unit is connected to subsequent units because it provides students with introductory skills and knowledge that are necessary to form a basic understanding of accounting procedures. Consequently, students have a knowledge foundation from which to learn more advanced accounting concepts. The expectations are clustered in a manner that allows students to study and apply one or two accounting principles prior to advancing to a new skill.

If the co-op module is being used, this is an excellent time to employ a Job Shadowing assignment. The assignment would include questions addressing the nature of accounting, an interview with an accountant in the industry and their career path, and a career panel for questioning.

Unit Synopsis Chart

Activity

Time

Expectations

Assessment

Tasks

1.1: The Balancing Act

120 min

WAV.01, CMV.03, WA1.01, AC1.01, CM3.01, CM3.03

CGE2b, 2c, 2e

Knowledge/
Understanding

Communication

- calculate student’s personal worth

- calculate business worth

- manipulate the accounting equation

1.2: Introducing the Balance Sheet

120 min

AC2.05, CMV.03, CM3.01, CM3.03

CGE2a, 2b

Knowledge/
Understanding

Thinking/
Inquiry

Application

- prepare a balance sheet

1.3: Let’s Take a Closer Look at the Balance Sheet

120 min

DMV.01, DMV.02, DMV.03, DM1.01, DM2.01

CGE2b, 2c, 2d, 3c, 4f

Thinking/
Inquiry

Communication

Application

- compare balance sheets

- compute ratios and draw inferences

- communicate inferences

- write a report explaining conclusions

1.4: Transaction Sheet

180 min

AC2.01

CGE2b, 2c

Knowledge/
Understanding

- complete transaction sheets

- analyse changes in account balances

1.5: Integrating Computer Applications

180 min

ACV.03, AC3.01

CGE2b, 2c

Application

- learn computing and spreadsheet fundamentals

- integrate technology with accounting (use spreadsheets to produce balance sheets and transaction sheets)

1.6: Debits and Credits – The Real Thing

300 min

AC1.02, AC2.04

CGE2a, 2b, 3c

Knowledge/
Understanding

Communication

Application

- make debit/credit entries using T-Accounts

- compare and contrast with transaction sheet

- prepare trial balance and balance sheets

1.7: The Accounting Cycle – Putting It All Together

180 min

ACV.01, ACV.02, WA1.04, AC1.04

CGE2a, 2b, 2d

Knowledge/
Understanding

Thinking/
Inquiry

Communication

Application

- communicate the accounting cycle through a visual medium

- examine GAAP case studies

 

Activity 1.1:  The Balancing Act

Time:  120 minutes

Description

This activity introduces students to the purpose of accounting and some of its related terms. Specifically, students calculate business worth, their personal worth, and elements of the accounting equation. Each of the parts of the activity addresses the learning expectations as outlined for this activity. This activity directly develops students’ thinking and problem-solving skills as they are introduced to accounting through the discussion and examination of a case study.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The World of Accounting, The Accounting Cycle, Finance: Cash Management in a Service Business

Overall Expectations

WAV.01 - describe the nature of accounting and its importance in managing a business;

CMV.03 - analyse the sources of business and personal financing;

Specific Expectations

WA1.01 - describe the role of accounting in a service business;

AC1.01 - explain the relationship among assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity;

CM3.01 - assess the sources of funds available to finance a service business (e.g., family, investors, banks);

CM3.03 - describe the purpose of collateral to secure business and personal financing.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2b - read, understand, and use written materials effectively;

CGE2c - present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE2e - use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         The ability to perform basic mathematical skills is required.

Planning Notes

·         The teacher requires text or worksheets (Appendix A) to complete exercises.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Following the introduction of the general course procedures to students, the teacher distributes Appendix A. Students complete the Grattoli’s Convenience Store case and then report on their findings to the class. Students should conclude that profits could be lower due to shoplifting, employee theft of goods and/or money, or poor cash control and accounting procedures. As well, lead a discussion with students on the Christian attitude toward dealing with theft. Engage students in a discussion of the purpose of accounting in business. Discuss with students the information that is provided by accounting data such as profitability, efficiency, internal control (theft), and taxes. As well, have students conclude that the purpose of accounting is for internal and external decision-making for profit and not-for-profit organizations.

2.   As a class, students select a type of service business that they would be interested in operating. This business is used to introduce students to the concepts of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity. Prior to introducing accounting concepts, engage students in a discussion of entrepreneurship and its importance in today’s society. After selecting the business (e.g., hair salon, video game arcade, video rental, etc.), students list all of the items that would be needed to begin its operation (e.g., building, equipment, computers, furniture, etc.). Assign a monetary amount to each item and an overall total. Explain to students that these are the assets of the business and define this term. Next, ask students how they plan to pay for these assets. Draw out from students various liabilities such as bank loans, supplier loans, and personal loans. Assign monetary amounts to each of the liabilities and define the term liability. (Ensure that liabilities are less than assets.) Lastly, ask students how they will pay for the remainder of their assets. Discuss with students the need to invest personal money into the business. Explain the relationship between assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity.

3.   Students calculate their personal assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity and discuss their results.

4.   Provide examples of manipulating the accounting equation. Have students complete textbook exercises and/or Appendix A on classifying assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity. As well, students complete exercises on calculating the elements of the accounting equation.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

The focus of the assessment is Knowledge/Understanding and Communication. Knowledge/Understanding is evaluated by the completion of exercises. Communication is evaluated through class discussion of the Appendix A case.

Accommodations

Some students may have difficulties reading the case studies outlined in this unit. These students should be paired with a reading partner or be given less complex cases. The teacher should check work after each example. A peer helper for this class would be an asset. For enrichment purposes, students could use the Internet to find financial information for Canadian companies to be used throughout this unit.

Appendices

Appendix A – The Accounting Equation

 

Activity 1.2:  Introducing the Balance Sheet

Time:  120 minutes

Description

Students learn about the benefits of using a Balance Sheet format and how to prepare a Balance Sheet. As well, students are able to define accounts payable and accounts receivable. Each part of the activity addresses the learning expectations as outlined for this activity. This activity directly develops Knowledge/Understanding, Application, and Communication through the preparation and use of a Balance Sheet.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Accounting Cycle

Overall Expectations

CMV.03 - describe the process of accounts receivable and accounts payable management in a service business.

Specific Expectations

AC2.05 - explain how to produce income statements and balance sheets from the worksheet;

CM3.01 - assess the sources of funds available to finance a service business (e.g., family, investors, banks);

CM3.03 - describe the purpose of collateral to secure business and personal financing.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2a - listen actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;

CGE2b - read, understand, and use written materials effectively.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Students should have an understanding of assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, and the accounting equation.

Planning Notes

·         The teacher may require a balance sheet template or workbook.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   With the class, transfer the data from the business worth exercise in Activity 1.1. to the accounting equation format. Discuss the limitations of using the accounting equation to represent assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity. Explain to students that a Balance Sheet is a formal financial statement that can better represent these accounts.

2.   With the class, create a Balance Sheet and define the term Balance Sheet. Make note of the formatting conventions related to the Balance Sheet, such as centring titles, underlining totals, and double-underlining final totals.

3.   Discuss the following GAAPs: the business entity, the cost principle, liquidity order, maturity date rule. Refer to the CICA Handbook (see Resources).

4.   Explain that money due to the business is called accounts receivable and money owed by the business is called accounts payable.

5.   Students complete exercises that require them to prepare Balance Sheets.

6.   Have students complete a number of Balance Sheet exercises and submit one or two for evaluation.

7.   Complete a number of case studies from the textbook regarding the GAAPs covered in the unit.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

All four categories of assessment can be evaluated through the completion of Balance Sheets and GAAP case studies.

Accommodations

An example of a Balance Sheet should be available to students at all times. Students should have a step-by-step method of completing the Balance Sheet. Some students may need a Balance Sheet form with larger spaces in order to complete the work. Modify the number and complexity of questions as needed. For enrichment purposes, students could use company information from the Internet to produce Balance Sheets. As an alternative, students may complete balance sheets on a formatted spreadsheet template, or format their own template.

Resources

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Handbook.

 

Activity 1.3:  Let’s Take a Closer Look at the Balance Sheet

Time:  120 minutes

Description

Students learn to calculate, interpret, and draw conclusions from Balance Sheet ratios. This activity develops thinking/inquiry through the completion of exercises, and communication is assessed via the verbal and written comments and suggestions resulting from the analysis of the ratios.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Use of Accounting Information in Decision Making

Overall Expectations

DMV.01 - describe how accounting information is interpreted to help in decision making;

DMV.02 - explain the importance of financial statements in the decision-making process;

DMV.03 - demonstrate an understanding of human, environmental, and ethical issues in the field of accounting.

Specific Expectations

DM1.01 - describe the use of accounting information in decision making by company personnel (e.g., department managers, owners);

DM2.01 - assess the capability of a firm to manage its liquidity (e.g., by determining its ability to pay debts as they come due).

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2b - read, understand, and use written materials effectively;

CGE2c - present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE2d - write and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages;

CGE3c - think reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;

CGE4f - apply effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time, and resource management skills.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Students should have an understanding of the Balance Sheet.

Planning Notes

·         Copies of Appendix C are required.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   The teacher leads a discussion with the class on what information the Balance Sheet does/does not provide (e.g., balance sheet is a summary of what a business owns and owes but does not indicate profit or market value of the company).

2.   Have students examine a balance sheet from previous exercises. As a means of assessing their own learning, have students work in small groups to discuss the financial position of the company. Students should tell their peers what they feel the financial position is and why. Ask students if they think that the company is in a good financial position. Show students how to calculate and interpret working capital, current ratio and debt to equity ratio.

3.   Students complete Appendix C.

4.   Discuss the financial position of each company from Appendix C given the calculation of the new information. Have students give suggestions to improve the financial position of the business.

5.   Discuss how the financial position of the company could impact other areas of its business such as marketing and going global.

6.   In small groups, using a Balance Sheet from previous exercises, have students calculate working capital, current ratio, and debt to equity ratio and comment on the current financial position of the company and how to improve it. Students communicate their results in written format and as a presentation to the class.

7.   Using the financial information from a Church or other not-for-profit organization, discuss the differences in assessing working capital, current ratio, and debt to equity ratio of these organizations.

8.   Students complete assignments from the text.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

The focus of the assessment is Thinking/Inquiry, Communication, and Application, which are assessed through students’ evaluations of Balance Sheet ratios as found in the case analysis report. As well, Communication is assessed through the discussion of profit and not-for-profit companies. Written reports and oral presentations related to Strategies 4-8 would allow students to demonstrate all of the assessment categories.

Accommodations

The teacher should check work after each example to ensure that students are completing ratios correctly. Students should have a calculator to complete ratios. A peer helper can help students to determine the financial stability of each company. For enrichment purposes, students can analyse and compare the financial statements of two or more Canadian companies.

Appendices

Appendix C – Balance Sheet Analysis

 

Activity 1.4:  Transaction Sheet

Time:  180 minutes

Description

This activity introduces students to double-entry accounting using a transaction sheet. Students learn to prepare a Balance Sheet using the new transaction sheet balances. This activity develops knowledge/understanding and application through the completion of exercises and assignments.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Accounting Cycle

Specific Expectations

AC2.01 - demonstrate how to record transactions using the double-entry accounting system.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2b - reads, understands, and uses written materials effectively;

CGE2c - presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Students should have an understanding of Balance Sheet accounts.

·         Diagnostic testing could be used to determine prior knowledge.

Planning Notes

·         Copies of a transaction sheet (see Workbook) and Appendix B are required.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Distribute transaction sheet template to students. Using the accounts and balances from the business worth exercise in Activity 1, have students enter the values into the template.

2.   List some of the daily financial events that occur in the business (e.g., purchase of assets, payment of loan, owner invests in business, etc.). Discuss how these events would affect the account balances of the business.

3.   Define business transaction.

4.   Complete five or six transactions as a class, ensuring that the accounting equation is kept in balance after each.

5.   Demonstrate how the final balances of each account are used to create a new Balance Sheet.

6.   Discuss the protocols regarding transactions – transactions always affect at least two items; the effects are expressed in dollar amounts; the equation must always be in balance.

7.   Complete transactions exercises.

8.   Complete transactions assignment. In order to assess students’ own learning, have students evaluate the transactions assignment with a partner to find and correct errors or problems.

9.   At the end of the activity, Unit Test 1 should be given (see Appendix B).

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

The focus of the assessment is Knowledge/Understanding, which is evaluated by the completion of exercises and an assignment on Transaction Sheets.

Accommodations

Have the peer helper work one-on-one with students to complete each transaction. The teacher may have to adjust the number of exercises to be completed. Students should verbalize the effect of each transaction on the accounts of the business before completing the transaction analysis sheet. The teacher should check for accuracy after each transaction. Students who need an enriched program should receive more exercises to complete.

Appendices

Appendix B – Unit Test 1

 

Activity 1.5:  Integrating Computer Applications

Time:  180 minutes

Description

This activity introduces students to the use of spreadsheet software for accounting purposes. Students must first be shown how to use a spreadsheet program at a basic level, and then they create Balance Sheets and transaction sheets. This activity develops application through the completion of these statements using the spreadsheet program.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Accounting Cycle

Overall Expectations

ACV.03 - apply the recording and reporting process in computer accounting.

Specific Expectations

AC3.01 - demonstrate, using accounting software, how to record transactions using the double-entry accounting system.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2b - read, understand, and use written materials effectively;

CGE2c - present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Students should be able to use a spreadsheet at a basic level, have knowledge of Balance Sheet transactions, and be able to prepare a Balance Sheet.

Planning Notes

·         Book the computer lab.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Identify and explain the basic parts of a computer system so that students are familiar with the technology that they will be using. As well, discuss and demonstrate the benefits of an ergonomically correct workplace and keyboarding techniques.

2.   Ensure students have an understanding of, and can perform, the following spreadsheet functions: opening, closing, creating, and saving files; entering labels and values; creating and filling simple formulas; using the SUM function; formatting cells and cell contents (e.g., borders, underlining, font sizes, etc.).

3.   Create a Balance Sheet template with the students that can be used for all activities.

4.   Use this template to prepare Balance Sheets.

5.   Create a transaction sheet template with students that can be used for all activities.

6.   Use this template to complete transaction sheets.

7.   Students complete an assignment.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

The focus of the assessment is Application, which is evaluated by the completion of exercises and an assignment on the computer.

Accommodations

The teacher should have as many helpers as possible during these lessons. Peer helpers and Special Education assistants may be utilized to help students who encounter difficulties. Provide templates for all exercises. Students may work in groups to complete computer assignments. Students in an enriched program can help students in need.

Resources

Computer lab

Spreadsheet program

 

Activity 1.6:  Debits and Credits – The Real Thing

Time:  300 minutes

Description

This activity introduces students to the use of T-accounts and debit/credit theory. It is crucial that students have a good understanding of debit/credit theory since it represents the foundation for the rest of the course. Students explain changes in various business accounts through the use of T-accounts. A trial balance is completed to ensure the accuracy of changes.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Accounting Cycle

Specific Expectations

AC1.02 - describe the relationship between debit and credit entries;

AC2.04 - demonstrate the accuracy of accounting records through the use of a trial balance.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2a - listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;

CGE2b - reads, understands, and uses written materials effectively;

CGE3c - thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Students should have an understanding of Balance Sheet accounts and transactions.

Planning Notes

·         Make copies of Fred’s Farms T-account sheet (Appendix D).

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both the T-Account and the transaction analysis sheet as a method of recording accounting data. Introduce the T-Account as an alternative device used to record transactions.

2.   Distribute T-Account sheet (Appendix D).

3.   Illustrate how beginning balances are transferred from the Balance Sheet to the T-Account. Stress to students that the left side of the T-Account is the debit side and the right side of the T-Account is the credit side. The teacher may wish to utilize an Analytical Sheet (found in most workbooks).

4.   With the class, complete several Balance Sheet transactions. Clarify to students that debit accounts increase on the debit side and decrease on the credit side of the T-Account. Alternatively, clarify that credit accounts increase on the credit side and decrease on the debit side of the T-Account.

5.   Show students how to total and find the balances for each T-Account.

6.   Demonstrate the creation of the Trial Balance from the T-Account balances for students. Note to students the importance of the T-Account in verifying that the accounting equation is in balance.

7.   Students complete several transaction exercises involving the recording of transactions on T-Accounts, preparing Trial Balances, and preparing Balance Sheets.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

The focus of the assessment is Knowledge/Understanding, Communication, and Application. Knowledge/Understanding is assessed by the completion of exercises. Communication and Application are assessed through the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the T-Account and the transaction analysis sheet, using either written reports or oral presentations.

Accommodations

Students require the debit/credit rules for assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity accounts. A peer helper or teacher should ensure that each transaction is accounted for properly. The teacher may modify the number of exercises assigned. Students may also work in pairs to compete assigned work.

Appendices

Appendix D – Fred’s Farms T-accounts

 

Activity 1.7:  The Accounting Cycle – Putting It All Together

Time:  180 minutes

Description

This activity communicates the accounting cycle through a visual medium. Students complete summative exercises and apply GAAP rules to real-life business situations. Students evaluate their understanding of the accounting cycle and related GAAP rules.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Accounting Cycle, The World of Accounting

Overall Expectations

ACV.01 - describe the basic accounting cycle for a service business;

ACV.02 - apply the recording and reporting process in manual accounting.

Specific Expectations

WA1.04 - demonstrate an understanding of the guidelines, principles, and concepts of accounting;

AC1.04 - describe the steps in the accounting cycle for a service business.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2a - listen actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;

CGE2b - read, understand, and use written materials effectively;

CGE2d - write and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Students should understand the process of entering transactions into T-accounts and checking accuracy through the completion of a Trial Balance. A properly formatted Balance Sheet is also a necessity.

Planning Notes

·         Make copies of the assignment (Appendix E), checklist (Appendix F), and Unit Test 2 (Appendix G).

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Describe the steps of the accounting cycle on the board, through a poster or a bulletin board. Ideally students will use a range of creative ideas to present these in a variety of ways.

2.   Assign a summative project, which requires students to take beginning balances and create an initial Balance Sheet, record transactions in T-accounts, create a Trial Balance to ensure accuracy of work, and create a modified Balance Sheet. Students then use their knowledge of financial ratios to determine the financial stability of the company. (See Appendix E – Unit 1 Accounting Assignment.)

3.   Students submit this assignment in report form for formal evaluation. (See Appendix F for assignment checklist.)

4.   Explain the importance of using high quality written and formatting skills in any business report. Students should demonstrate their proficiency in English and the use of basic word-processing skills.

5.   A test is given to assess the knowledge of topics covered in the unit (Appendix G – Unit Test 2). Before the test, students should create their own mini-test for review purposes. This gives each student the opportunity to assess their own learning and to identify areas of strengths of weaknesses. Students should prepare a written assessment of their learning strengths and weaknesses and submit it to the teacher. This assessment should be returned after the test for comparison purposes.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

The focus of the assessment includes Knowledge/Understanding, Thinking/Inquiry, Communication, and Application. These categories are represented on the checklist in Appendix F for the accounting cycle report. A Unit test is also utilized.

Accommodations

The assignment should be broken down into small, sequential steps. The teacher could evaluate each section as it is completed. Students should use their notes and text to complete the assignment. The teacher should be flexible with time limits where required.

Appendices

Appendix E – Unit 1 Accounting Assignment

Appendix F – Unit 1 Accounting Assignment Checklist

Appendix G – Unit Test 2

 


Appendix A

The Accounting Equation

 

Case: Grattoli’s Convenience Store

Michael has recently purchased a convenience store at the corner of St. Vincent St. and Dunlop St. in Barrie, Ontario. He has three employees. Michael sells an average of $30 000.00 worth of goods per week. However, Michael is concerned because profits are not as high as they should be and Michael seems to be ordering more goods than are sold.

In small groups, list at least three reasons why profits are lower than expected. Students should be prepared to discuss their answers with the class.

The Accounting Equation

Instructions: Calculate the missing value.

 

ASSETS = LIABILITIES + OWNER’S EQUITY

 

$10 000

$1200

$8800

A

880

100

 

B

3000

 

2500

C

720

290

 

D

 

600

2000

E

10100

 

5200

F

5000

2300

 

G

18 000

7000

 

H

 

4600

2900

I

1435

 

500

J

5275

0

 

 

Instructions: Identify each item below as an Asset, Liability, or Owner’s Equity.

ITEM

ELEMENT

ITEM

ELEMENT

A

Mortgage Payable

G

Accounts Receivable

B

Office Equipment

H

Sam Nguyen (customer)

C

Sara Hartney (owner)

I

Cash in bank

D

Property

J

Tony Angelo (partner)

E

Machinery

K

Bank Loan Payable

F

Delivery Equipment

L

X-Ray Co. (creditor)

 


Appendix B

Unit Test 1

 

Name:

 

1.   A financial statement that lists assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity as of a specific date is called a ______________________________.

2.   The accounting equation is ____________________________________.

3.   Match the following terms to their correct responses on the right:

1. CREDITOR_____                      A. something you owe

2. DEBTOR_____                         B. something you own that has monetary value

3. ASSETS_____                           C. someone who owes you money

4. LIABILITIES_____                   D. someone you owe money to

4.   Fill in the missing value.

ASSETS

LIABILITIES

OWNER’S EQUITY

a) $ 50 000.00

$30 000.00

$ ________

b)   100 000.00

  _________

  60 000.00

c)   _________

  90 000.00

  30 000.00

5.   a)   Prepare a Balance Sheet for Angus Clothing Ltd. on February 12, 20-- from the following information:

Accounts Receivable

$450

Truck

$5000

Mortgage

$39 100

Cash

$7250

Land/Building

$95 000

Bank Loan

$22 000

Accounts Payable

$3000

Office Supplies

$300

Furniture / Equipment

$13 000

J. Martin, Capital

$?

b)   Calculate the working capital, current ratio and debt to equity ratio for Angus Clothing. (Show the formulas and your work)

c)   As a bank manager, would you give Ms. Martin a $10 000 loan? Why or why not?

6.   a)   On the transaction sheet provided, record the following balances for Sparta Cleaners as of June 1, 20--.

Cash $1000; Accounts Receivable $2000; Supplies $800; Equipment $10 000; Furniture and Fixtures $5000; Land and Buildings $50 000; Accounts Payable - C. Wong $3000; Bank Loan $10 000; Mortgage $15 000; G. Hussein, Capital $40 800.

b)   Record the following transactions:

June 2   Received $200 from a customer.

June 4   Bought cleaning fluid for $300 from G. Hussein, on account.

June 6   Returned one batch of cleaning fluid which cost $50 because it was defective.

June 10 Owner invested another $8000.

June 12 Paid $10 000 on the bank loan in full.

June 18 Made our regular mortgage payment of $400.

June 19 Bought cleaning supplies for $100 cash.

June 20 Paid $2500 to G. Hussein, a creditor.

c)   Total and check the equality of the equation.


Appendix C

Balance Sheet Analysis

 

 

Greater Stayner Video Rental Company
Balance Sheet

 

as at September 30, 20--

ASSETS

LIABILITIES

 

Cash

$6000

Bank Loan

$4000

 

Accounts Receivable

2000

Accounts Payable

2000

 

Videos

20 000

Total Liabilities

$6000

 

Furniture and Fixtures

8000

OWNER’S EQUITY

 

Equipment

4000

C. Hall, Capital

34 000

 

Total Assets

$40 000

Total Liabilities & Owner’s Equity

$40 000

 

 

 

 

Sunnidale Rent-A-Video
Balance Sheet

 

as at September 30, 20--

ASSETS

LIABILITIES

 

Cash

$100

Bank Loan

$5000

 

Accounts Receivable

400

Accounts Payable

4000

 

Videos

500

Total Liabilities

$9000

 

Furniture and Fixtures

5000

OWNER’S EQUITY

 

Equipment

4000

C. Hall, Capital

1000

 

Total Assets

$10 000

Total Liabilities & Owner’s Equity

$10 000

 

 

Questions

1.   Does the Balance Sheet indicate the profit of a company?

2.   What does Capital represent on a Balance Sheet?

3.   Does the Balance Sheet show the market value of the business? Explain why or why not.

4.   Calculate the working capital, current ratio, and debt to equity ratio for Greater Stayner Video Rental Company.

5.   Calculate the working capital, current ratio, and debt to equity ratio for Sunnidale Rent-A-Video company.

6.   Assume you are the Loans Manager for the Clearview Credit Union. Mr. Hall and Mrs. Hartney both ask for $5000 loans. For each business, write a brief report explaining why you would or would not give the loan. Use the ratios you calculated as a basis for your decision.


Appendix D

Fred’s Farms T-Accounts

 

Fred’s Farm

Balance Sheet

as at February 9, 2000

ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Cash

$20 000.00

Bank Loan

$30 000.00

Accounts Receivable

10 000.00

Accounts Payable

10 000.00

Equipment

50 000.00

Mortgage Payable

55 000.00

Building

20 000.00

Total Liabilities

$95 000.00

Land

100 000.00

OWNER’S EQUITY

 

 

F. Fernwood, Capital

105 000.00

Total Assets

$200 000.00

Total Liabilities & Owner’s Equity

$200 000.00

 


Appendix E

Unit 1 Accounting Assignment

 

The following accounts are from Barlow’s Beans and Burgers Restaurant, owned by Bob (Big Guy) Barlow, as at November 1, 20--:

 

Cash $18 970.00; Supplies $7350.00; Mortgage Payable $120 000.00; Equipment $12 634.00; Bank Loan $15 100.00; Accounts Receivable - L. Mooj $2000.00; Accounts Receivable - D. Entist $1150.00; Land $25 000.00; Building $180 000.00; Accounts Payable - Fred’s Farms $2630.00; Accounts Payable - Sid’s Supplies $3000.50

 

a)   Calculate the owner’s equity for Bob.

b)   Create a Balance Sheet for Barlow’s Beans and Burgers Restaurant as at November 1, 20--.

c)   Transfer the Balance Sheet accounts to appropriate T-accounts.

d)   Record the following transactions in the appropriate T-accounts for the month of November:

Nov 2.              Purchased supplies at a cost of $2800.00 cash

Nov 3.              Mr. Barlow withdraws $1600.00 from his personal savings account, which he deposits in the business bank account

Nov 4.              Purchased equipment on account from Sid’s Supplies for $2750.00

Nov 6.              Made a regular payment on bank loan for $1400.00

Nov 10.            Paid $725.00 on account to Fred’s Farm

Nov 15.            Purchased land and an addition to the building for expansion at a cost of $30 000.00 of which $20 000.00 was applicable to land and $10 000.00 to building. The transaction involved the cash payment of $1500.00 with the remainder to be added to the mortgage

Nov 20.            Paid $1000.00 on account to Sid’s Supplies

Nov 25.            Mr. D. Entist paid his account in full

Nov 29.            Mr. Barlow withdraws $500 to purchase Christmas gifts for his family

 

e)   Total and rule all T-accounts.

f)    Prepare a trial balance for November 30, 20--.

g)   Prepare a Balance Sheet dated November 30, 2--.

h)   Using the November 30th Balance Sheet, calculate the following ratios: current ratio, working capital, and debt to equity ratio.

i)    Assume you are the loans manager for We’re In the Money Financing Corporation. Mr. Barlow wishes to borrow $100 000.00 in order to expand his business across Canada. Using the data from his most recent balance sheet and the ratios calculated in h), would you give Mr. Barlow the loan? Why or why not?


Appendix F

Unit 1 Accounting Assignment Checklist

 

Category/Criteria

Yes

No

Application

Balance Sheet Formatting (titles, liquidity, underlining, etc.)

 

 

Balance Sheet Accuracy

 

 

T-account Opening

 

 

Recording of Transactions

 

 

Balancing of T-accounts

 

 

Trial Balance

 

 

Financial Ratios

 

 

Thinking/Inquiry

Financial Analysis

 

 

Communication

Communication of information and ideas

 

 


Appendix G

Unit Test 2

 

Name:

 

1.   Match each of the following terms with the best definition from the list on the right by writing the letter of the definition in the space provided. A definition may be used more than once.

1. _____Asset                    A. The left side of an account

2. _____Liability                 B. The owner’s share of the assets

3. _____Debit                    C. An amount owing to someone outside the business

4. _____General Ledger     D. The value of items taken out of the business by the owner

5. _____Credit                        for personal use

6. _____Capital                  E. Something owned by a business

7. _____Owner’s Equity     F. The income of the business for a period

G. The right side of an account

H. The main book of accounts for a business

 

2.   Explain the difference between Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

 

 

 

3.   a)   Using the T-accounts provided, record the following opening balances for Suzie’s Sewing, an upholstery shop as of Jan. 2, 20--.

Cash $20 000; Supplies $1000; Tools $5000; Equipment $10 000; Furniture and Fixtures $8000; Accounts Payable - Martha’s Office Supplies $2000; Capital, Tobias Smyth $42 000.

Open new accounts as needed.

b)   Record the following:

Jan 4    Purchases a new calculator from Martha’s Office Supplies on account for $125.

Jan 5    Purchased new shelves for $1000 cash.

Jan 8    The purchase of our new building is finalized at a price of $140 000; of which we paid $14 000 down and borrowed the rest on a mortgage.

Jan 10   Received a sign for the front of our new store from Signs-For-Sale $1200 on account.

Jan 11   Pays Martha’s Office Supplies in full.

Jan 13   Suzie returned the calculator to Martha’s Office Supplies and got her money back.

Jan 15   Buys paper from Speedy Print for $100 cash.

Jan 25   Arranges a bank loan for $5000.

Jan 28   Pays Signs-For-Sale $1200 on account.

Jan 30   Pays $2000 off the mortgage.

c)   Prepare a Trial Balance on January 31, 20--.

 

 

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