OTEC 172 Bookkeeping II

School of Business

OTEC 172 Bookkeeping II is an intermediate approach to manual accounting. Students will gain additional knowledge in common accounting systems including sales, purchases, taxes, and inventory. The concepts will be presented in the context of a merchandising business. Topics of study include specialized journals, combined journals, merchandise inventory, HST/GST/PST, year-end procedures and worksheets, and annual reporting. Financial statements will be prepared in detail including a classified balance sheet, an income statement with a cost of goods sold section, and a statement of owner's equity.

Prerequisites: OTEC 170 with a minimum grade of 60%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks8
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Other60

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Use columnar journal and special journal systems
  2. Use accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers and general ledger control accounts
  3. Use special journals to account for taxes charged and paid
  4. Record merchandise transactions using the perpetual inventory system
  5. Complete the accounting cycle for a merchandising company
  6. Present financial information in a neat and proper format
  7. Prepare classified, related financial statements (income statement, statement of changes in owner's equity, and balance sheet) for a merchandising business complying with generally accepted accounting practices
  8. Independently complete accounting simulations through applying learned accounting principles and practices

Teaching and Learning Approach

Students will practice hands-on exercises to learn manual accounting steps and processes. Textbook reading highlights the key concepts and offers multiple examples for further understanding in practice. Students develop their skills through a series of activities, videos, self-assessments, complex practical problems, theory and practical tests. Multiple practical assignments give the students the practice and feedback they need to confidently record and post transactions and prepare financial statements. Strong accounting skills and understanding supports the student’s overall objective by enhancing comprehension of financial documents and procedures in the workplace. Excel or Word processing skills are practiced through the use of templates for assignment submission. Online or group discussions allow for critical thinking skills to be utilized as students analyze and better understand accounting theory. Following examples and structured steps, students develop a range of valuable skills essential for the office environment.

Learning Resources

Required: Parker, Penny L., & Cook, Denise (2026). Key Accounting Principles (Volume One / V7.0). Toronto, ON: AME Learning Inc. 1 Access code Available through Selkirk College bookstore or direct from publisher: https://www.amelearning.com/store/ Personal computer, webcam, microphone, speakers, internet access, current Windows operating system, current web browser, and current Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word software. Recommended: Desktop Calculator

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Chapter 7 Inventory: Merchandising Transactions 2. Chapter 8: Inventory Valuation 3. Appendix A: Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics 4. Midterm Exam 5. Chapter 9: Cash and Internal Controls 6. Chapter 11: Analyzing Accounting Information 7. TJ's Specialty Shop Project 8. Final Exam

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Chapter Assignments1-920%
Chapter Theory Quizzes1-720%
Final Project1-1015%
Midterm Exam (Theory & Practical)1-4, 720%
Final Exam (Theory & Practical)1-925%
Total100%

Grading Table

 

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.