Accounting

An introduction to the analysis and interpretation of the basic financial statements as presented in business annual reports. Emphasis is on the role of the articulated financial accounting information in decision-making both for external and internal users of financial statements.

The interpretation of accounting data by management in planning and controlling the business activities of the firm. An introduction to cost accounting and performance measures designed to evaluate the contribution of organizational activities to customer value creation.

Students develop competence with the Accounting Cycle and utilize business forms to initiate and record common business transactions. Students use accounting software to enter, retrieve, and modify data, and prepare periodic financial statements.

This course builds on financial accounting concepts and principles covered in the introduction to Financial Accounting with a study of the concepts, theories, and practices of using financial accounting information to make managerial and financial decisions. Following an in-depth review of the accounting environment and the nature of accounting information, there is a study of the time value of money concepts, assets and financial statements with an emphasis on the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

This course expands upon the financial accounting concepts and principles covered in Intermediate Accounting I by covering how enterprises account for investments, liabilities, and shareholder equity accounts. Additional topics cover earnings per share, accounting changes, and error correction.

An examination of federal tax legislation. Problem work applicable to individuals and sole proprietorships with an overview of partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and gift taxation.

An exploration of the characteristics and types of governmental and not-for-profit organizations, their accounting systems and financial reporting requirements, and the sources of accounting principles for these organizations. Particular emphasis is given to fund accounting and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR). (This course is taught every other year in the spring semester, alternate years to Accounting 436)

An intensive cost accounting course designed to blend theory with practical application for the accounting of manufacturing firms.

Basic principles of auditing with an emphasis on analyzing and verifying records and reports. Auditing standards, procedures, rules of professional conduct, and report writing will be studied.

This course presents specialized accounting topics; including mergers and acquisitions, preparation of consolidated financial statements, partnership accounting, and foreign currency transactions and translations.

The student is placed in a private or public enterprise to gain work-related experience. The student will have a faculty sponsor as well as a supervisor at the enterprise to direct and supervise the student's activities. A student is expected to complete 125 hours or 250 hours for 3 semester hours or 6 semester hours of credit, respectively. A student may take up to 6 semester hours of an internship (in the same field or different field). Note: A student may not take more than 6 semester credit hours of internships.

This course explores the role of cost management in attaining and maintaining strategic competitiveness. Cost management is studied as a value-added activity that supports the organizations strategy. Students prepare and demonstrate an understanding of cost projection, cost analysis, and cost determination reports provided to operating managers.