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Principles of Accounting - BUSD 1006

This course will introduce students to accounting for receivables, depreciation of capital assets, and amortization of intangibles; goodwill; long-term liabilities; accounting for corporations and investments; the statement of cash flows and analysis of financial statements; and an introduction to partnerships. Accounting principles will also be reviewed.

Note: Prerequisite BUSD 1004. Restricted to 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
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 Mon, Wed: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40962 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Mon: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10985 A01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 13, 2027 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 20658 A01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20659 A03 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 23, 2027 10988 O03 Yes

Online
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 42943 O01 Yes
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 Aug. 31 - Dec. 18, 2026 Fri: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40964 O02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 10987 O01 No
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 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Mon, Wed: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20055 H02 No
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 Tue, Thu: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40963 H03 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 10986 H02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 13, 2027 Mon, Wed: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20660 H02 No

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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 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $714.70 $1,341.10
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 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 $1783.1999999999998 $714.70 $2,497.89
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 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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