Financial Accounting
Peking University Shenzhen
HSBC Business School
Financial Accounting
SYLLABUS
Instructor Contact Information
Dr. Naqiong Tong, Ph.D., U.S.CPA
TA Contact Info.
Name: Qi Yue (Helen) Email: yueqi@sz.pku.edu.cn
Tentative Tutoring Time: Wednesday night, 1-hour, homework discussion and explanation, exam analysis and solution explanation.
Course Objectives:
The general objectives of Financial Accounting are to provide the student with an understanding of:
(1) The preparation of financial statements for users external to the firm.
(2) The concepts and standards underlying the accounting procedures used to measure business performance.
(3) The use of accounting information for business decisions and as a basic language of business.
(4) Understand financial statement and analyze firm performance
As accounting is the language of business, the skill of understanding financial statement is essential for managers, economist, financial analysts and others.
How to Succeed in This Class:
There is a considerable amount of material covered in this course. To do well in this course it is essential that you: (1) attend class regularly, (2) complete assignments, and (3) do not fall behind. To understand accounting theories and applications, it is critical that you struggle with the details of assigned problems. It is essential that you stay current with all readings and assignments.
Course Materials:
Required textbook: Financial Accounting, Weygandt, Kieso, and Kimmel, 6th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBN：978-0-470-12884-8
Online Website:
Course Syllabus, Course Slides and Homework Solutions can be found. Please print out slides before each class starts.
Grades:
Grades will be based on the following weights:
Attendance and Participation 10%
Homework 25%
Exam I 20%
Exam II 20%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%
Requirement Descriptions and Directions:
1. Attendance and Participation (10%)
Because of the complexity of the material and pace of the class, it is imperative that you attend every class. Laptop and cell phone use are not allowed in the classroom. If you have to miss a class, please notify me in advance through email, call or your classmates. If a class has to be canceled due to an emergency, I will attempt to notify you by e-mail or phone. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to keep yourself apprised of what occurred during your absence.
2. Homework Assignments (25%)
The homework assignments will emphasize the comprehension of these principles and concepts, problem solving, and applications to business situations. Each homework is due before the class start review and if the assignment is handed late than the due date, then it is not graded, hence no points. Each assignment will be given maximum 2 points of the total course grade. For the rest 1 point, the requirement is to copy down Pepisco’s financial statements-Appendix A4-A7 (B/S, I/S, S/CF and S/SE) line by line in writing.
3. Examinations (20%, 20% and 25%)
Three exams will be tested in this course. Exam 1 covers chapter 1-5. Exam 2 covers Chapters 6-10 (no Ch.8) and Final is cumulative covering chapters 1-13 (no Ch.8). The format of the three exams is Multiple Choice Questions. Exam 1 and 2 have 50 MCQs in each exam while Final exam has 70 MCQs.
Class Schedule and Homework Assignments
Date | Topic | Assignment |
9-10 | 1. Accounting in Action!/Syllabus Discussion | |
9-13 | 1. Accounting in Action! (HW Discussion) | P1-3A P1-4A Copy down Financial Statements of Pepsico Appendix A4-A7 |
2. The Recording Process | ||
9-17 | 2. The Recording Process (HW Discussion) | P2-2A |
3. Adjusting the Accounts * skip appendix on alternative treatments | ||
9-20 | 3. Adjusting the Accounts (HW Discussion) | P3-5A |
4. Completion of the Accounting Cycle * skip appendix on reversing entries | ||
9-24 | 4. Completion of the Accounting Cycle(HW Discussion) | P4-1A |
5. Accounting for Merchandising Operations * skip appendix 5A and Appendix 5B | ||
9-27 | 5. Accounting for Merchandising Operations (HW Discussion) and First Exam Review | P5-2A |
6. Inventories * skip appendix 6A, read Appendix 6B | ||
10-8 | Midterm #1 in class –Ch 01-05 | |
10-11 | 6. Inventories(HW Discussion) | P6-7A |
7. Accounting Principles | ||
10-15 | 7. Accounting Principles(HW Discussion) | BE7-4 BE7-5 E7-3 E7-7 P7-3A |
9. Accounting for Receivables | ||
10-18 | 9. Accounting for Receivables(HW Discussion) | P9-1A P9-2A |
10. Plant Assets, Natural Resources, & Intangibles* skip appendix on exchanges of plant assets | ||
10-22 | 10. Plant Assets, Natural Resources, & Intangibles (HW Discussion) and Second Exam Review | E10-2 P10-3A P10-6A |
10-25 | Midterm 2 Chapters 6-10 | |
10-29 | 11. Current & Long-term Liabilities* Do Appendix 11C on Straight-line Amortization ** skip Appendices 11A & 11B | |
11-1 | 11. Current & Long-term Liabilities(HW Discussion) | P11-1A P11-4A |
12. Accounting for Stockholders' Equity | ||
11-5 | 12. Accounting for Stockholders' Equity(HW Discussion) | P12-1Aa P12-2Aa P12-4Aa |
13. Accounting for Investments* skip appendix on Consolidated F/S | ||
11-8 | 13. Accounting for Investments(HW Discussion) | P13-1A P13-4A |
14. Cash Flow Statement | ||
11-15 | 14. Cash Flow Statement | |
Final Exam Review | ||
11-17 (Saturday) | Final Exam |