ACTG 121 Financial Accounting (CRN: 89880)

at Skyline College for Fall 2025

Course Information

Students taking their first course in accounting are strongly encouraged to complete ACTG 100 before enrolling in ACTG 121. Explores what financial accounting is, why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. Covers the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the classified financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation; revenue and expense recognition; cash flow; internal controls; and ethics.


Lecture hours/semester: 64-72

TBA hours/semester: 16-18

Homework hours/semester: 112-126

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. Completion of MATH 110, or MATH 111 and MATH 112, with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. ACTG 100 or equivalent; and BCM. 225 or equivalent.

C-ID: ACCT 110

Course Details

Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}

Units: 4

Department: Accounting

Transfer Credit: UC/CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Clayton Viertel08/13 - 12/156:00pm-8:00pmM, W088211JALecture and/or Discussion
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddAugust 26, 2025
Last day to drop with a refundAugust 26, 2025
Last Day to drop without W GradeSeptember 1, 2025
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 12, 2025
Section Fees
DescriptionFee
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-SKY$116