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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Accounting 


Levels

2000     3000     4000

 


ACCT 2121. Principles of Accounting I. (3) Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of Department. Fundamental accounting principles, with emphasis on the use of financial accounting data and analysis of financial statements. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) 

ACCT 2122. Principles of Accounting II.  (3) Prerequisite: ACCT 2121 with a grade of C or better and sophomore standing or consent of Department. An introduction to managerial accounting with an emphasis on using accounting information to make decisions. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)  

ACCT 3311. Intermediate Financial Accounting I. (3) Prerequisites: grades of C or better in both ACCT 2122 and INFO 2130. Analysis of the financial reporting requirements of corporations with emphasis on the conceptual framework and accounting for assets. Enrollment limited to majors in the College of Business. (Fall, Summer) (Evenings) 

ACCT 3312. Intermediate Financial Accounting II. (3) Prerequisite: ACCT 3311 with a grade of C or better. A continuation of ACCT 3311 with emphasis on financial reporting for liabilities and stockholders equity.  Also a number of special topics including the accounting for investments and the statement of cash flows. Enrollment limited to majors in the College of Business. (Spring, Summer) (Evenings) 

ACCT 3330. Managerial Cost Accounting. (3) Prerequisite: ACCT 2122.  Analysis of the uses of accounting data in the planning, controlling and decision-making processes of business enterprises. Enrollment limited to majors in the College of Business.  (Spring) (Evenings)  

ACCT 3340. Accounting Information Systems. (3) Prerequisites: ACCT 2122 and INFO 2130. An introduction to accounting systems, with particular emphasis on internal controls and computer auditing techniques. Enrollment limited to majors in the College of Business.  (Fall) (Evenings)  

ACCT 3350. Introduction to Auditing. (3) Co/Prerequisites: ACCT 3311 with a grade of C or better and ACCT 3340. This course examines the two basic areas  of auditing - external and internal, with the objective of giving students an understanding and appreciation of career opportunities in both areas. The course will examine differences and similarities of both areas of auditing with respect to ethics, standards, the audit process and reporting requirements. Enrollment limited to Accounting majors.  (Fall) (Evenings)  

ACCT 3400. Accounting Internship. (3) Prerequisite: Junior or Senior accounting major in good standing, with completion of ACCT 3312 with a grade of C or better. Requires consent of the Department. Provides a meaningful work experience in the field of accounting. Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised employment, 50 hours of work per credit hour. The student works full-time during the period of internship, therefore the student should plan schedules for junior and senior years to accommodate the internship. Internship proposals may be initiated by the student or by the Department. The student should consult with the Department well in advance of registration to discuss available options. Proposal forms must be completed and approved prior to registration and prior to starting the internship. Report on the internship experience is required from both the student and the employer at the conclusion of the internship. Graded on Pass/No Credit basis. Cannot be repeated for credit or taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit. A student who is employed when applying for an accounting internship may not earn internship credit through work for the current employer. (Fall, Spring, Summer) 

ACCT 3500. Cooperative Education or 49ership Experience. (0)  Prerequisite: Accounting major with Department approval, in conjunction with the University Career Center.  Enrollment is required for students participating in a cooperative education or 49ership position during each semester they are working in a position. Participating students pay a registration fee for transcript notation (co-op and 49ership) and receive full-time student status (co-op only). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance. Course may be repeated; evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. For information, contact the University Career Center. (Fall, Spring, Summer) 

ACCT 3900. Current Developments in Accounting.  (1-3) May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the Department. A research project will be required. Topics will be selected from internal and external auditing, governmental accounting, income taxes, managerial accounting and accounting theory. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) 

ACCT 4220. Income Tax. (3)  Prerequisite: ACCT 3311 with a grade of C or better.  An introduction to the Federal income tax system with emphasis on concepts and procedures applicable to all types of entities. Enrollment limited to Accounting majors. (Fall) (Evenings)  

ACCT 4230. Advanced Income Tax. (3) Prerequisite: ACCT 4220 or equivalent course with a grade of C or better. An examination of advanced tax topics regarding corporations, partnerships, and individuals. In addition, estate and gift, fiduciary accounting, tax-exempt entities, and retirement plans will be examined at an introductory level. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)


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