ACCT 301A
Financial Accounting I
Course Description
This course engages students to learn how accounting meets the different information needs of various users by developing and communicating financial data that is used in decision-making. Accordingly, the expected student outcome is the demonstration that the student can read, analyze, and interpret external financial statements. This course also incorporates inclusive and accessible instructional practices by using diverse real-world examples, multiple learning modalities, and closed-captioned instructional videos. Varied size of businesses will be presented. Students will have the opportunity to select whether to do an individual project or a collaborative project as a "capstone." This course incorporates multiple means of instruction and evaluation in keeping with best practices with universal design for learning.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28536 | ACCT 301A | 67Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Sandra Li | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
ACCT-301A-.67Z: 1. This class mirrors the for-credit class of the same number (301A mirrors 1A), so the course description is the same. 2. Non-credit courses are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding of a wide range of topics. 3. Non-credit courses cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor any college transcriptable certificates. They can, however, be used to earn non-transcriptable vocational certificates. Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra