Introduction to Accounting - BUSD 1004

Students are introduced to fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and techniques. The course provides an overview of the accounting cycle from the initial recording of transactions to the preparation of financial statements for merchandising and service businesses that are organized as proprietorships, partnerships or corporations. Internal controls for cash, calculating and recording of payroll, sales taxes, and some alternate inventory cost-flow assumptions are examined in detail.

Note: Restricted to Administrative Professional, Accounting Technician, Business Administration, and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 20045 A01 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Wed, Fri: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20048 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 11, 2025 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40103 A03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40104 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 40107 DA05 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
Wed, Fri: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 10096 A03 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Mon: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 10097 A04 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wed, Fri: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 20046 A01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Wed, Fri: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
Wed, Fri: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20047 A02 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Mon, Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Wed, Fri: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20048 A03 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Mon, Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 20049 A04 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 7, 2026 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 20051 DA05 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Wed: 06:30 - 08:00 pm
 40101 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 10095 O01 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 20049 H05 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 40105 H05 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Wed: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Fri: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 10098 H05 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 20050 H05 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $695.50 $1,190.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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