ACCOUNTING
ACC 120 - Principles of Financial Accounting
4 credits
This course introduces business decision-making using accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (Offered in spring, summer, and fall semesters)
ACC 121 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
4 credits
Prerequisite: ACC 120
This course includes a greater emphasis on managerial and cost accounting skills. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting concepts for external and internal analysis, reporting and decision-making. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret transactions relating to managerial concepts including product-costing systems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (Offered in spring and summer semesters)
ACC 122 - Principles of Financial Accounting II
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACC 120
This course provides additional instruction in the financial accounting concepts and procedures introduced in ACC 120. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of specific balance sheet accounts, with in-depth instruction of the accounting principles applied to these accounts. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, prepare journal entries, and prepare reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. (Offered in spring and summer semesters)
ACC 129 - Individual Income Taxes
3 credits
This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Topics include tax law, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for preparation of individual income tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various individual tax forms. (Offered in fall semester)
ACC 140 - Payroll Accounting
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACC 115 or ACC 120
This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; calculating social security, income, and unemployment taxes; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries using appropriate technology. (Offered in spring and summer semesters)
ACC 150 - Acct Software Applications
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACC 115 or ACC 120
This course introduces microcomputer applications related to accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting package to accurately solve accounting problems. Upon completion of this course, students should be prepared to complete the Intuit Quickbooks Online Certified User exam. A course fee is required. (Offered in fall and spring semesters).
ACC 220 - Intermediate Accounting I
4 credits
Prerequisite: ACC 120
Recommended Prerequisite: ACC 122
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 analysis of balance sheet components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, including the application of financial standards. (Offered in fall semester)
ACC 227 - Practices in Accounting
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACC 220
This course provides an advanced in-depth study of selected topics in accounting using case studies and individual and group problem solving. Topics include cash flow, financial statement analysis, individual and group problem solving, practical approaches to dealing with clients, ethics, and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competent analytical skills and effective communication of their analysis in written and/or oral presentations. (Offered in spring semester)
ACC 240 - Gov & Not-For-Profit Acct
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACC 121
This course introduces principles and procedures applicable to governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed on various budgetary accounting procedures and fund accounting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. (Offered in spring semester)