BUS 201 - Principles of Accounting I - Laura Troost

Introduction

Hello! My name is Laura Troost (she/her). I am a Certified Public Accountant with over two decades of experience, primarily in public accounting. I currently serve as the Chief Financial Officer for a mid-sized agricultural company that washes, stores, and packs lemons. 

The course calendar and all assignments and course materials are in Canvas. After the student's registration in the course is completed, the course will become available in their Canvas dashboard (usually within a few days). 

Course Description

This course presents the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by managers, investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. It covers the fundamental principles, theory, and applications of accounting to record business transactions through the accounting cycle, including the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. It is designed for transfer majors in business disciplines. We cover the first eleven to twelve chapters of Wiley's Financial & Managerial accounting.

What to Expect in this Course

Each week there will be multiple reading and homework assignments to be done outside of our live class. The class meets in person weekly and most weeks there are brief non-graded group assignments to assess understanding of that nights lecture concepts. Student participation in the in person class setting is essential to this course. 

Types of Assessments

Grades are based upon homework, exams, and participation in our live classes. Most homework assignments and exams are provided through WileyPlus.

Textbook Information

This course utilizes the textbook "Financial & Managerial Accounting", 4th Edition by Weygandt, Kimmel, & Kieso. The textbook is essential.

Students must register with WileyPlus via Canvas and establish an account to be able to complete in class activities and homework assignments. A WileyPlus Access Code also includes an electronic version of the text.

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 06/26/2025 Sub#: 1943 Sub ID: 197480