Accounting
Courses
ACCT 110 Accounting for Professionals 4.0 Credits
The course is open only to non-business students. A nontechnical introduction to the principles of financial and managerial accounting with emphasis on the use and interpretation of financial reports, managerial planning and control. The course would also provide an overview of business entities and taxation for businesses and individuals. The course is for the individual who seeks a basic knowledge of accounting and its uses. It is designed for the user of accounting information rather than the preparer. This course cannot be substituted for ACCT 115 or 116. Students graduating with a major in the School of Business cannot receive credit for this course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ACCT 115 Financial Accounting Foundations 4.0 Credits
Introduces preparation of the income statement and the balance sheet. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions and a detailed study of accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ACCT 116 Managerial Accounting Foundations 4.0 Credits
Introduces the managerial accounting tools and models available for planning and projecting, controlling, and business analysis with an emphasis on decision-making. Covers budgeting, product costing, and analysis and projection of financial statements for internal purposes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ACCT 115 [Min Grade: D] or ACCT 110 [Min Grade: D]
ACCT 120 Accounting Essentials for New Ventures 4.0 Credits
The course covers essential accounting topics specific to new entrepreneurial ventures. Topics include: Financial Statement, cash flow issues, cost accounting, tax calculations, and choice of business entity.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ACCT 200 Emerging Issues in Accounting & Tax 1.0 Credit
This course focuses on emerging issues facing businesses with an accounting and tax lens. Using an experiential approach, the class will feature robust class discussions, research, and guest speakers in and outside the accounting profession to study select issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ACCT 115 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 321 Financial Reporting I 4.0 Credits
Provides intensive review of preparation of the income statement and balance sheet. Covers current accounting practice in light of authoritative pronouncements and critical study of theory and practice relating to accounting for current assets.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ACCT 115 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 322 Financial Reporting II 4.0 Credits
Continues critical study of accounting theory and practice relating to financial statement items. The emphasis is on accounting principles underlying the measurement, recognition and reporting of long-lived tangible and intangible assets, long-term liabilities including bonds and leases, and equity transactions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ACCT 321 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 323 Financial Reporting III 4.0 Credits
Provides a detailed analysis of higher level financial accounting topics and advanced knowledge in topics including long-term liabilities, convertible securities, equity compensation transactions, accounting for income taxes, investments, and current topics. Connects topics learned in all financial reporting classes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ACCT 322 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 327 Financial Statement Analysis 4.0 Credits
In this course you will develop a deeper understanding of how to interpret and analyze a firm’s financial statements to evaluate a firm’s strategy, valuation, and sustainability. You will use traditional analysis and valuation tools including ratio analysis, trend analysis, and common sizing, as well evaluation of qualitative information. Additionally, you will learn and apply data analytics and visualization to convey financial information more effectively.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ACCT 321 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 329 Advanced Accounting 4.0 Credits
Study of accounting as well as theory that underlines merger, acquisition, and investment activity between firms. These activities result in complex financial structures and complex financial reporting. Topics covered include investment accounting, consolidation reporting, derivatives, translation of foreign financial statements, and other current topics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: ACCT 322 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 331 Cost Accounting 4.0 Credits
Continues and expands the study of managerial accounting with an emphasis on cost accounting, internal reporting, analyzing accounting information for planning and projecting and making strategic short and long term business decisions through the use of case studies and/or projects.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ACCT 116 [Min Grade: C] and ACCT 321 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 341 Principles of Auditing 4.0 Credits
Covers auditing standards and professional ethics, auditing theory and concepts, audit evidence and procedures, and auditors' reports.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ACCT 322 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 344 Internal Auditing 4.0 Credits
Internal Auditing brings a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. It is designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. Topics covered include: The Institute of Internal Auditors' International Professional Practices Framework; risk assessment, including internal control system evaluation; and the relationship of management and employee fraud to the internal audit process. Outside speakers and case studies will be used to demonstrate the application of internal auditing practices in the real world.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ACCT 350 Accounting Information Systems 4.0 Credits
The rapid evolution of information technology (IT) is changing how accounting professionals work today. In this course you will gain a conceptual overview and hands-on experience with relevant topics including: Semantic modeling and event driven accounting information systems (AIS); development, documentation, internal control, and audit of AIS, with reference to the COBIT framework; XBRL and its role in financial reporting; the use of database management software and accounting software in developing modern AIS including the concept of enterprise resource planning/ enterprise system (ERP/ES).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ACCT 115 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT 360 Lead & Learn: Financial Accounting 4.0 Credits
This course supports, enhances and expands your knowledge of financial accounting through collaborative learning and delivery of workshops. The course provides a variety of study strategies and employs professional development exercises to assist in improving your understanding of financial accounting, assimilating fundamental learning competencies, and building critical thinking and presentation skills while you lead and facilitate workshops on specific financial accounting topics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is ACCT and classification is Junior or Senior.
Prerequisites: ACCT 321 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 322 [Min Grade: B]
ACCT 420 Emerging Industry Analysis: Accounting Perspective 4.0 Credits
Examine and critically evaluate a select emerging industry from an accounting perspective. The course takes an experiential approach to accounting analysis using case studies, robust class discussions, and in-depth research. Students will apply their cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills to study the industry from historical, economic, social, and legal viewpoints as well as considering the value proposition to diverse stakeholders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FIN 301 [Min Grade: C]
ACCT I199 Independent Study in Accounting 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
ACCT I299 Independent Study in Accounting 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
ACCT I399 Independent Study in Accounting 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
ACCT I499 Independent Study in Accounting 0.5-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
ACCT T180 Special Topics in Accounting 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
ACCT T280 Special Topics in Accounting 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
ACCT T380 Special Topics in Accounting 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
ACCT T480 Special Topics in Accounting 0.5-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit