Academics

Overview

The accounting program provides a broad base of study and is designed to ensure that the student is adequately prepared for entry-level positions. Through careful course selection within the department and supporting fields, it is possible for students to prepare themselves for careers in government and private industry. Students aspiring to become certified public accountants (CPAs) need to be aware of the educational requirements of the state in which they intend to sit for the CPA examination. Advisors in the department are available to help students plan their courses to meet the CPA requirements or any specialty within the field of Accounting.

Courses & Requirements

Summary of Requirements

Required Pre-Minor courses 6 credits

This course surveys the fundamentals of business administration, including management, organizational behavior, marketing, economics, statistics, management information systems, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, international business, and ethics & social responsibility. It is intended both for students who seek a one-time exposure to business as well as those planning to major in a Department of Business program.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ENG 102 and ASL 125

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate

This course and lab equip students to function in the information society. It introduces students to the current Windows environment and Microsoft Office Suites as they are ubiquitous in today's workplace and personal computing environment. Through hands-on training, students will learn basic skills in Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet), Access (database), and PowerPoint (presentation). In addition, file management, Browser, and E-mail basic skills will be practiced.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ASL 125 and ENG 102

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate

Required Minor courses 15 credits for Business Majors

This is the first part of a two-semester sequence. This course is a continuation of the study of accounting principles with in-depth coverage of theoretical concepts and financial statements. Topics include generally accepted accounting principles and extensive analyses of financial statements.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ACC 202; Business department majors only or permission of the department

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate

This is the second part of a two-semester sequence. This course emphasizes various accounting techniques for inventory, tangible and intangible assets, liabilities, equity, and investment transactions. It also covers accounting rules and practices in revenue recognition, pension and leases, taxation, and full disclosure in financial reporting.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ACC 202; Business department majors only or permission of the department

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate
Three 300-400 level accounting courses to be determined in consultation with the student's faculty advisor in the Department of Business.

Required Minor Courses 18 hours for non-Business Majors

This course introduces students to basic financial accounting theory and practice. It teaches students the knowledge and tools to identify and record business activities and to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Students will learn how accounting methods affect the evaluation of business results and the quality of business decisions.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

C+ better in BUS 101

As the second part of introduction to Financial Accounting, this course provides a detailed coverage of long-term liabilities, long-lived assets, stockholder's equity, investments, cash flows, and financial statement analysis. Special topics such as payroll accounting, accounting for partnership, and other related topics are also covered.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ACC 201 and BUS 181

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate

Management (or Managerial) Accounting comprises financial and nonfinancial information intended to meet internal users' needs. It involves the development and interpretation of accounting information intended to assist management in the operation of the business. Topics include financial statement analysis and the use of accounting information for planning and control, performance evaluation, and decision-making. The course will cover cost behavior, job order costing, process costing, cost volume-profit relationship, relevant costing/benefits, budgeting, activity-based costing, cash flow and financial statement analysis. Computer lab is required.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ACC 201 and BUS 181

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate

This is the first part of a two-semester sequence. This course is a continuation of the study of accounting principles with in-depth coverage of theoretical concepts and financial statements. Topics include generally accepted accounting principles and extensive analyses of financial statements.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ACC 202; Business department majors only or permission of the department

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate

This is the second part of a two-semester sequence. This course emphasizes various accounting techniques for inventory, tangible and intangible assets, liabilities, equity, and investment transactions. It also covers accounting rules and practices in revenue recognition, pension and leases, taxation, and full disclosure in financial reporting.

Credits: 3
Requisites:

ACC 202; Business department majors only or permission of the department

Distribution: Bachelors, Undergraduate
Any ACC course that is 300- or 400- level to be determined in consultation with the student's faculty advisor in the Department of Business.

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