Did any upper years get into comm 1aa3 (accounting) as an elective? It was full by the time it was my enrollment time.

And anyone know if the course is hard?

I took this course when it was commerce 2aa3. This course is a hit and miss for people. Some people find it hard and others find it relatively easy. The course introduces you to accounting, so the materials are not difficult. However, people that have never seen accounting can be overwhelmed by it. Things that you should be able complete at the end of the course are: statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, cash flow statement, various Inventory method (FIFO, Weighted Average) and year ending adjusting entries. In my opinion, the most difficult material was the cash flow statement. If you have taken accounting in high school, then you should have no problem with this course, as it is fairly similar to a high school accounting course.

I agree with Kobe's post above.
If you have taken a accounting course in the past and had a intro then it is alright. but prof veenstra has started teaching it since this past year and there have been a lot of shake up among the students. A lot of students dropped the class. But the material hasn't changed. you still learn the same things just in a different manner.

Just out of curiosity, why are you interested in taking it as an elective? Are you interested in accounting? (If not then I wouldn't recommend taking accounting courses)

Originally Posted by shreebee

I agree with Kobe's post above.
If you have taken a accounting course in the past and had a intro then it is alright. but prof veenstra has started teaching it since this past year and there have been a lot of shake up among the students. A lot of students dropped the class. But the material hasn't changed. you still learn the same things just in a different manner.

Just out of curiosity, why are you interested in taking it as an elective? Are you interested in accounting? (If not then I wouldn't recommend taking accounting courses)

I believe in taking electives that are useful for the future. Financial literacy is pretty important and I just want to learn more about it.

Originally Posted by kinhopeful

I believe in taking electives that are useful for the future. Financial literacy is pretty important and I just want to learn more about it.

Alright, are you interested in financial literacy in terms of personal finances? If so, I would recommend taking a finance course as an elective as that would be more useful than an accounting course.

Or if you are interested in accounting as well, I would recommend a course on financial statement analysis or accounting theory (this course requires many accounting prereqs) (courses on how financial statements can be manipulated)

Originally Posted by shreebee

Alright, are you interested in financial literacy in terms of personal finances? If so, I would recommend taking a finance course as an elective as that would be more useful than an accounting course.

Or if you are interested in accounting as well, I would recommend a course on financial statement analysis or accounting theory (this course requires many accounting prereqs) (courses on how financial statements can be manipulated)

I'll look into that! Comm 1aa3 is actually full right now, and the reserved seats are for the first years I assume. I didn't know so many people take it as an elective.