RHOT 269 - ACCOUNTING This course introduces students to basic terminology, concepts and principles of accounting. Accounting focuses on preparing, analysing and interpreting financial statements. Topics include: accounting as an information system, introduction to accounting theory, income measurement, traditional record keeping procedures, journals, cash and investments, balance sheet equations, the accounting cycle, and preparing working papers. Participants will work through the accounting cycle. RHOT 272 — HOSPITALITY LAW This course is intended to introduce the learner to the general principles of managing the accommodation facility of a hotel or resort. The complete guest cycle is covered beginning with the reservation request through to the final accounting documentation. Other topics include different types of lodging, current trends in guest services, competitive tactics that hotels and resorts use in their services and amenities, the important features of condominium and timeshare operations, security and safety issues relevant to areas of the lodging industry and contingencies and plans for emergencies. Contacts WENDY ANDERSON Program Contact Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 11344 Direct: 250.505.1344 Email: wanderson@selkirk.ca BOB FALLE School Chair Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 11317 Direct: 250.505.1317 Email: bfalle@selkirk.ca selkirk.ca/programs CULINARY MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA selkirk.ca/culinary Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17 57