Principles of Accounting Course Syllabus
Principles of Accounting Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
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1. INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION
1.1 Instructor 1
Name: Nguyen Thi Huong Lien
Position, Degree: PHD
Office address: Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Building E4, University of
Economics and Business – Vietnam National University, 144Xuan Thuy Str., Hanoi
Phone: + 84 4 3868 3662
Email: [email protected]
Research Fields: Financial accounting, Auditing, Internal audit, Project auditing
1.2 Instructor 2
Name: Pham Ngoc Quang
Position, Degree: PHD
Office address: Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Building E4, University of
Economics and Business – Vietnam National University, 144Xuan Thuy Str., Hanoi
Telephone: 04.37547506/707
Email: [email protected]
Research Fields: Financial accounting, Auditing, Internal audit
1.3 Instructor 3
Name: Nguyen Hoang Thai
Position, Degree: MA
Office address: Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Building E4, University of
Economics and Business – Vietnam National University, 144Xuan Thuy Str., Hanoi
Telephone: 04.37547506/707
Email: [email protected]
Research Fields: Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Management
Accounting.
1.4 Instructor 4
Name: Nguyen Nam Trung
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Position, Degree: FCCA, MBA, ACMA, CGMA, CIA
Office address: Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Building E4, University of
Economics and Business – Vietnam National University, 144Xuan Thuy Str., Hanoi
Telephone: 04.37547506/707
Email: [email protected]
Research Fields: Technology in Accounting and Auditing, Data Analytics,
Environmental, Social and Governance
2. COURSE’s DESCRIPTION:
Course name: Principles of Accounting
Course Code: BSA2001-E
Degree: Bachelor
Language teaching: English
Number of credits: 3
Credit hours: 45
Core course
Pre-requisite: None
Faculty in charge of the course: Faculty of Accounting and Auditing
3. COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, students are able to understand the Accounting principles and
standards and apply them to analyze and record the economic transactions; Explain how the
accounting equation is used to show the effects of economic transactions and explain how to
record those changes in appreciate account; Balance-off accounts at the end of a period and
produce the Trial Balance; Understand the meaning and purpose of Accounting Books Of
Original Entry; Explain why some of the possible errors may occurs and suggest correct
responding; Describe the elements of financial statements, apply double entry recording and
prepare basic financial statements; Understand the concept of deferred and accrual
accounting.
4. LEARNING OUTCOME
4.1. Knowledge
2
(CLO) (PLO)
Understand the Accounting principles and standards
to analyze and record the economic transactions; and
CLO1 PLO10 1,2 Identify the balance of accounts at the end of a
period and produce the Trial Balance.
4.2. Skills
Course
Program
Learning Levels of
Learning
Outcome competenc Descriptions
Outcomes
s e
(PLO)
(CLO)
Management and leadership: Time management skills,
CLO6 PLO18 2 resources, coordination to implement the process of
organizing activities;
Teamwork skills: Have the skills to work, cooperate
CLO7 PLO19 2
and coordinate in different groups.
Course Program
Learning Learning Levels of
Descriptions
Outcomes Outcomes competence
(CLO) (PLO)
3
Be self-confident and serious about studying
and researching, work independently to find
CLO8 PLO22 2
and analyze information and problems relating
to the course's contents
4.4. Ethics
Course Program
Learning Learning Levels of
Descriptions
Outcomes Outcomes competence
(CLO) (PLO)
Ethical reasoning: Ability to identify,
assess, and develop ethical arguments
CLO9 PLO22 2
from a variety of ethical positions in
accounting and finance issues
4. SUMMARY
This unit prepares the student in the theory and techniques of accounting necessary for
the advanced courses and provides a basic introduction to accounting for those students
pursuing an accounting and other degrees. Students should have a clear understanding of the
accounting process and the language of accounting to enable communication with an
accounting professional, understand the relevance of accounting information for informed
decision-making by a wide range of potential users, and have the ability to analyze and
interpret accounting information.
5. COURSE’s CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting
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1.1.1 The Definition of Financial Accounting
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3.2.3 Trial Balance and Errors
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6.3.1 Statement of Cash Flow
6.3.2 Disclosures
6. LEARNING MATERIALS
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7. FORMS OF TEACHING:
Teaching Method
Forms of
Week Lecture topics (Credit hours) Total Testing and
Group Assessment
Lectures
Activities/Exercises
Chapter 1 3 0 3 Preparation of
1 Introduction To syllabus and
Accounting references
Chapter 2: 3 0 3
Recording the
2
Economics
Transactions
Chapter 2: 2 1 3
Recording the
3 Economics
Transactions
(cont.)
Chapter 3: 2 1 3
Balancing-off
5
accounts and Trial
Balance
Chapter 3 (cont.): 2 1 3
Balancing-off
6
accounts and Trial
Balance
Chapter 4: 2 1 3
7 Accounting Book
of Original Entry
8
Online Class
Chapter 5: 2 1 3
9 Adjustment for
financial statement
Chapter 5: 2 1 3
Adjustment for
10
financial statement
(cont.)
Chapter 6: 2 1 3
12 Financial
Statements
Chapter 6 (cont.): 1 2 3
14 Financial
Statements
Total 27 18 45
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7.2 Detail schedule: (From week 1 to 15)
Required
knowledge
Teaching methods Place Main Contents Preparation requirements and skills Note
learners need
to achieve
Chapter 1: Introduction to
Week 1 Classroom
Accounting
- Reading Syllabus
Reading material: 1,
Chapter 1, p3-20 and Chapter 7, p90-
1.1 Background and the main features 103.
of accounting Homework: 1. Do the exercises in CLO1,
Lectures 3 Material 1, CLO8;
1.2 Accounting Concepts and
Exercise: 1.1-14, page 17-20; 2. CLO9;
Assumptions
Exercise: 7.1-7.4
- Reading Reading material 2,
Chapter 1, p3-18. Do exercises 1.11;
QS1.1-1.10. Exercise 1.1-1.5
Discussion/
0
Exercises
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Chapter 2: Recording the
Week 2 Classroom
Economics Transactions (Part 1)
Lectures 3 2.1 Analyzing Accounting - Reading Syllabus CLO1,
Transactions - Reading material: 1, CLO3
chapter 2, p21-43
2.1.1 The Nature of a Transaction - Homework: material 1, Chapter 2,
Review Question: 2.4-2.9
Reading material: 1,
10
Chapter 1, p3-20 and Chapter 7, p90-
2.1.2 The Elements of a Transaction 103.
Homework: 1. Do the exercises in
2.1.3 Debit and Credit Material 1,
Exercise: 1.1-14, page 17-20; 2.
2.1.4 Rules of Double-entry System
Exercise: 7.1-7.4
2.1.5 Type of Account - Reading Syllabus material 2.
Chapter 2, p45-51. Do Quick Study:
2-1-2.10. Exervise:2.4-2.12
Discussion/ Homework: Do the exercises in
0
Exercises Material 1, Review question 2.1-2.3
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Chapter 2: Recording the
Week 3 Classroom
Economics Transactions (Part 2)
- Reading Syllabus
2.3 Recording Basic Economic - Reading material: 1,
Transactions chapter 3, p44-54, Chapter 4, p55-67 CLO1,
- Homework: material 1, Chapter 3,
2.3.1 Analyze and Record CLO3; Chương 3 dạ
Lectures 2 Review Question: 3.3-3.6; Chapter
Transactions for Merchandise. CLO6, veefInventor
4, Review Question: 4.2-4.6
- Reading Syllabus material 2. CLO7 , công thức
2.3.2 Analyze and Record
Chapter 2, p45-51. Do Quick Study: tính COGS,
Transactions for Services
2-1-2.10. Exervise:2.4-2.12 giới thiệu qu
Do the exercises in Material 1, về FIFO,
Discussion/ WA.
1 Chapter 3, Review Question 3.1-3.2;
Exercises
Chapter 4, Review Question: 4.1
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Online-
Week 4 Revision – and discuss case study 1
Class
Lectures 1 - Accounting concepts and - Reading Syllabus CLO1,
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assumptions CLO3;
- Analyzing Accounting Transactions
- Reading material: 1, CLO6,
- Double-entry System
Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 p 3-66; p90-103 CLO7; LO8;
- Recording and posting basic
economic transactions CLO9
Do the exercises in Material 3, page
Discussion/
2 9-16.
Exercises
Discuss case study 01
Group
Forms of testing and
Assignmen
evaluation
t
Chapter 3: Balancing-off accounts
Week 5 Classroom
and Trial Balance
3.1 Closing the Temporary Accounts - Reading Syllabus
- Reading material: 1, CLO1,
3.1.1 Determining the Amount Chapter 5, p68-76 CLO2,CLO3
Outstanding on An Account - Homework: material 1, Review
, CLO8;
Lectures 2 Question 5.3-5.7
3.1.2 Close off The Accounts Self-test: 1-10 CLO9;
- Reading material 2, Chapter 5, CLO10;
3.1.3 Distinguish Between a Debit p.129-141. Do Quick Study: 5.1- CLO11;
Balance and Credit Balance 5.10; Exercise: E.5.16-5.25
Discussion/ Do the exercises in Material 1, Review
1
Exercises Question 5.1-5.2
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Chapter 3: Balancing-off accounts
Week 6 Classroom
and Trial Balance (Part 2)
Lectures 2 3.2 Trial Balance - Reading Syllabus CLO1,
- Reading material: 1, CLO2,CLO3
3.2.1 Meaning and Objective of Chapter 6, p77-85 , CLO8;
Preparing Trial Balance - Homework: material 1, Review CLO9;
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Question 6.5-6.6.
3.2.2 Preparation of Trial Balance - Reading material 2, Chapter 5, CLO10;
3.2.3 Trial Balance and Errors p.129-141. Do Quick Study: 5.1- CLO11;
5.10; Exercise: E.5.16-5.25
Note: trong
trial balance
thầy cô giới
thiệu luôn
phần
adjustment.
Do the exercises in Material 1, Review
Discussion/ Nói rõ đề có
1 Question 6.1-6.4 Discuss Case Study 2
Exercises thể TB
Case Study 2
opening or
TB closing.
Sau đó bổ
sung phần
adjusted tria
balance.
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Chapter 4: Accounting Book of
Week 7 Classroom
Original Entry
Lectures 2 4.1 Books of Original Entry - Reading Syllabus CLO2,
- Reading material: 1, CLO8;
4.1.1 Definition of Books of Original Chapter 8, p107-111
CLO9;
Entry - Homework: material 1, Activity 8.3.
- Reading material 2, Chapter 4, p.129-
4.1.2 Types of Books of Original 138. Do Quick Study: 4.5-4.10,
Entry Exercise: E.4.6-4.12, Problem P4.1-4.3
- Reading material: 1,
4.1.3 Accounting for Subsidiary Chapter 11, p135-159
Books - Homework: material 1, Review
Question 11.5-11.13
- Reading material: 1,
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4.2 General Journal
4.2.1 Meaning and Purpose of General
Journal Chapter 12, p160-170
- Homework: material 1, Chapter 12,
4.2.2 The Use of General Journal Review Question:12.3
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Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Online
Week 8 Review and Exercises; Case study 2
Class
- Accounting concepts and
assumptions CLO1, CLO2,
- Analyzing accounting transactions - Reading Syllabus CLO3,
- Double-entry system - Reading material: 1, CLO4,
Lectures 1 - Recording inventory Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 p3-103
CLO5,
- Double entry system for expenses - Homework: material 1, Multiple
and revenue choice question MC1-MC20. CLO8;
- Balance-off account CLO9;
- Trial Balance
Discussion on Review Question
Discussion/ questions
2
Exercises
Do the 90 minutes mid – term exam
Forms of testing and Mid-Term
evaluation Test
Chapter 5: Adjustment Entry (Part
Week 9 Classroom
1)
Lectures 2 Chapter 5: Adjustment for financial - Reading Syllabus CLO1, Note: Phần
statement - Reading material: 1, CLO3, depreciation
Chapter 22, p318-338, CLO4, nên dạy riên
5.1 The Principle Behind Accruals and - Homework: material 1, Chapter 22: một buổi,
Deferred Accounting CLO5,
Review Question 22.1-22.5; 22.8- CLO6; không nên
22.9. dạy chung vớ
5.1.1 Definition of Accruals CLO7;
-Reading material 2, Chapter 3, p85- phần
Accounting CLO8;
101. Do Quick Study: 3.1-3.15. deferral.
Exercise: E3.12. Problem: P.3.5-3- CLO9
5.1.2 Definition of Deferred
Accounting 3.5.
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Discussion/ Do the exercises in material 1, Chapter
1
Exercises 22: Review Question 15.1-15.2
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Chapter 5: Adjustment Entry (Part
Week 10 Classroom
2)
5.2 Accounting for Accruals and - Reading Syllabus
Deferrals - Reading material: 1, CLO1,
Chapter 22, p318-338, CLO3,
5.2.1 Accrued Expenses - Homework: material 1, Chapter 22: CLO4,
Review Question 22.1-22.5; 22.8- CLO5,
Lectures 2 5.2.2 Prepaid Expenses 22.9 CLO6;
5.2.3 Accrued Income -Reading material 2, Chapter 3, p85- CLO7;
101. Do Quick Study: 3.1-3.15. CLO8;
5.2.4 Deferred Income Exercise: E3.12. Problem: P.3.5-3- CLO9
3.5.
Discussion/ Do the exercises in material 1, Chapter
1
Exercises 22: Review Question 15.1-15.2
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Online Chapter 5: Adjustment Entry (Part
Week 11
Class 3)
Lectures 2 5.2 Accounting for Accruals and - Reading Syllabus CLO1,
Deferrals - Reading material: 1, CLO3,
Chapter 22, p318-338, CLO4,
5.2.1 Accrued Expenses - Homework: material 1, Chapter 22: CLO5,
Review Question 22.1-22.5; 22.8- CLO6;
5.2.2 Prepaid Expenses
22.9
CLO7;
5.2.3 Accrued Income -Reading material 2, Chapter 3, p85-
101. Do Quick Study: 3.1-3.15. CLO8;
Exercise: E3.12. Problem: P.3.5-3- CLO9
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3.5.
- Reading material 3, Chapter 9,
5.2.4 Deferred Income p263-294.
- Reading material 4, doing exercise
all exercise Chapter 9
Discussion/ Do the exercises in material 1, Chapter
1
Exercises 22: Review Question 15.1-15.2
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Chapter 6: Basic Financial Reports
Week 12 Classroom
(Part 1)
6.1 Statement of Profit or Loss
6.1.1 The Classified Statement of
Profit or Loss CLO1,
6.1.2 Using Statement of Profit or - Reading Syllabus CLO3,
Loss - Reading material: 1, CLO4,
Chapter 14, chapter 16, p187-198, CLO5,
Lectures 2
6.2 Statement of Financial Position 206-223. CLO6;
- Homework: material 1, Chapter 14, CLO7;
6.2.1 The classified Statement of review question 14.4-14.5 CLO8;
Financial Position
CLO9
6.2.2 Using Statement of Financial
Position
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CLO1,
6.3 Other Report - Reading Syllabus CLO3,
- Reading material: 1, CLO4,
6.3.1 Statement of Cash Flow Chapter 15, Chapter 16, p199-206- CLO5,
Lectures 1
6.3.2 Disclosures 223. CLO6;
- Homework: material 1, Chapter 15: CLO7;
6.3.3 Other Financial Reports Review Question 15.5-15.7 CLO8;
CLO9
Discussion/ Do the exercises in material 1, Chapter
2
Exercises 15: Review Question 15.1-15.4
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
Chapter 6: Basic Financial Reports
Week 14 Classroom
(Part 3)
CLO1,
6.3 Other Report - Reading Syllabus CLO3,
- Reading material: 1, CLO4,
6.3.1 Statement of Cash Flow Chapter 15, Chapter 16, p199-206- CLO5,
Lectures 1
6.3.2 Disclosures 223. CLO6;
- Homework: material 1, Chapter 15: CLO7;
6.3.3 Other Financial Reports Review Question 15.5-15.7 CLO8;
CLO9 ;
Discussion/ Do the exercises in material 1, Chapter
2
Exercises 15: Review Question 15.1-15.4
Forms of testing and
0
evaluation
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- Recording transactions CLO4,
- Balancing-off accounts and Trial CLO5,
Balance CLO6;
- Accounting Book and transaction CLO7;
- Financial Statements CLO8;
- Adjustment of Financial Statements CLO9;
Discussion/
2 Discussion on final exam questions
Exercises
Group
Forms of testing and
Assignmen
evaluation
t
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8. TEACHING METHODS AND ASSESSMENT
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Group of teaching and
No. CODE Detailed description
learning methods
8.2 The compatibility between teaching and learning methods and learning outcomes
Learning outcome
Teaching
Learning Methods
Details
Outcome Code
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Understand the Accounting principles and standards to
analyze and record the economic transactions; and PP1, PP2,
CLO1
Identify the balance of accounts at the end of a period PP3, PP7,
and produce the Trial Balance.
Teamwork skills: Have the skills to work, cooperate and PP6, PP7,
CLO7
coordinate in different groups. PP8
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Class - Class participation points will be CLO1, CLO2, 5%
participation based on class attendance, CLO3, CLO4,
contribution in class CLO5, CLO6,
- Assessment of student CLO7, CLO8,
participation and learning attitude CLO9.
towards the course and pre-class
preparation
Group - Students are divided into small CLO1, CLO3, 15%
assignment groups and have to solve assignment CLO4, CLO5,
in advance at home under the CLO6, CLO7.
guidance of lecturer. The group
chooses the representatives to present
in class.
- Assess students' cognitive ability
and teamwork skills.
- Assess the ability to collect
information, process documents to
complete assignments by topic
- Assessment of written and
presentation ability, ability to answer
critical questions
- Assess the level of understanding
and application of the knowledge of
the course.
Mid-term exam - Mid-term exam is written and CLO1,CLO2; 20%
closed-book examination CLO3; CLO4;
- Assess how much the learner CLO5
achieves the target percentage of
knowledge, mainly level 2
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self-study ability of students.
100%
+ Criterion 2: Attend 100% of lessons and contribution in class (Raise hand, ask
questions, give the right answers) – 9.0 points
+ Criterion 2: Present clearly within the specified time frame. Delivery techniques
make the presentation compelling, and speaker appears polished and confident.
+ Criterion 1: The content meets the requirements of the assignment and in the
word limit.
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+ Criterion 3: Excellent use of language and vocabulary. No problems with
spelling, punctuation, or grammar. Writing is concise and sophisticated.
7 – under 9 Achieve the first two criteria. Few mistakes in the third criteria
Final exam will be conducted according to the content weight and exam structure. This is
a close book exam which is 90 minutes long. The final exam consists of 20 multiple-
choice questions (4 marks, 0.2 mark for each question), 2 short answer questions (1 mark
for each question), and 1 exercise which comprises of 4 small questions (1 mark for each
question).
The assessment criteria for the final exam are similar to the criteria for the midterm exam
mentioned in section 9.2.3.
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9.3 Exam schedule
- The midterm exam schedule is presented in the lesson plan of the course. If there
is a change, the lecturer will notify the student 1 week in advance.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
3. Degree: Bachelor
5. Number of credits: 3
6. Pre-requisite: None
9. Course objectives:
At the end of this course, students are able to understand the Accounting principles and
standards and apply them to analyze and record the economic transactions; Explain how the
accounting equation is used to show the effects of economic transactions and explain how to
record those changes in appreciate account; Balance-off accounts at the end of a period and
produce the Trial Balance; Understand the meaning and purpose of Accounting Books Of
Original Entry; Explain why some of the possible errors may occurs and suggest correct
responding; Describe the elements of financial statements, apply double entry recording and
prepare basic financial statements; Understand the concept of deferred and accrual accounting.
10. Summary
This unit prepares the student in the theory and techniques of accounting necessary for the
advanced courses and provides a basic introduction to accounting for those students pursuing an
accounting and other degrees. Students should have a clear understanding of the accounting
process and the language of accounting to enable communication with an accounting professional,
understand the relevance of accounting information for informed decision-making by a wide range
of potential users, and have the ability to analyze and interpret accounting information.
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Topics covered include: Introduction to Accounting, Recording the Economics
Transactions; Balancing-off accounts and Trial Balance; Accounting Book of Original Entry;
Adjustment for Financial Statement; Basic Financial Report.
11. Credit hours: 45
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Group of teaching and
No. CODE Detailed description
learning methods
13. Assessments
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contribution in class CLO5, CLO6,
- Assessment of student CLO7, CLO8,
participation and learning attitude CLO9.
towards the course and pre-class
preparation
Group - Students are divided into small CLO1, CLO3, 15%
assignment groups and have to solve assignment CLO4, CLO5,
in advance at home under the CLO6, CLO7.
guidance of lecturer. The group
chooses the representatives to present
in class.
- Assess students' cognitive ability
and teamwork skills.
- Assess the ability to collect
information, process documents to
complete assignments by topic
- Assessment of written and
presentation ability, ability to answer
critical questions
- Assess the level of understanding
and application of the knowledge of
the course.
Mid-term exam - Mid-term exam is written and CLO1,CLO2; 20%
closed-book examination CLO3; CLO4;
- Assess how much the learner CLO5
achieves the target percentage of
knowledge, mainly level 2
100%
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14. Required materials
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TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KINH TẾ
Khoa/Viện: Khoa Kế toán Kiểm toán
Tên học phần:Nguyên Lý Kế Toán Mã học phần: BSA2001-E Số tín chỉ: 03 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Chương 1: Introduction to
10 4 6
Accounting
Chapter 2: Recording the
20 10 10
Economics Transactions;
Chapter 3: Balancing-off
16 6 10
accounts and Trial Balance;
Chapter 4: Accounting Book
8 8 0
of Original Entry
Chapter 5: Adjustment for
24 0 14 10
Financial Statement;
Chapter 6: Basic Financial
22 0 12 10
Reports.
Tổng
100 28 52 20
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TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KINH TẾ
Khoa Kế toán Kiểm toán
CẤU TRÚC ĐỀ THI HỌC PHẦN
Tên học phần: Nguyên Lý Kế toán Mã học phần: BSA2001-E Số tín chỉ: 03 Thời gian làm bài:90phút
Ghi chú:
Các chữ viết tắt: SL: Số lượng câu hỏi; TG: thời gian cho mỗi câu hỏi; Đ : điểm số cho mỗi câu hỏi.
Đề thi gồm 20 câu trắc nghiệm, 02 câu hỏi ngắn kiểm tra khối kiến thức chương 5, 6; 1 bài tập gồm 04 ý hỏi nhỏ, kiểm tra khối kiến thức 2,
3, 5, 6. Tổng số câu hỏi: 26.
Hà Nội, ngày.... tháng.... năm 20....
Giảng viên thiết kế/Bộ môn Chủ nhiệm Khoa Trung tâm Đảm bảo chất lượng giáo dục
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