ACC621A

Accounting Principles (ACC621A) is a full-credit course offered at the Grade 12 level. The course is designed for students who plan to take accounting courses at the college or university level, however, it is important to note that the knowledge and skills learned throughout this course can be applied across a broad range of disciplines and occupations, and support people in their daily lives. The major areas of study within ACC621A include accounting fundamentals, the accounting cycle for a service and merchandising business, and internal control, financial analysis, and decision-making. Students will also apply accounting practices in a computerized environment.

The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning and Holland College recognize Accounting Principles - ACC621A as a dual credit course. In the simplest of terms, dual credit refers to a course where high school students earn both high school and post-secondary credits concurrently for the same course. Therefore, all students who have successfully completed ACC621A, and have achieved a grade of 60% or greater, will be exempt from taking the equivalent course at Holland College (ACCT1001). ACCT1001 is found as either an elective or a core course in the following Holland College programs:

● Golf Club Management; ● International Hospitality Management;

● Marketing and Advertising Management; ● Tourism and Travel Management; and

● Sport and Leisure Management.