Accounting Courses

ACC1111 Financial Accounting I

Introduces the basic structure of accounting terminology and procedures of a business organization. Students learn about recording and reporting functions, adjusting entries and closing entries, the preparation of financial statements, accounting for merchandising operations, valuation of inventories, purpose and significant features of internal controls, and preparation of bank reconciliation.

3 Credit Hours

ACC1112 Financial Accounting II

Course introduces accounting for receivables, plant assets, intangible assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity, and investments.  Students learn how to prepare and interpret cash flow statements.

Prerequisite: ACC1111

3 Credit Hours

ACC1113 Managerial Accounting

Introduces the use of accounting information for management planning, control in budget preparation, and the evaluation of cost behavior.

Prerequisite: ACC1111 or ACC1112 

3 Credit Hours

ACC2115 Accounting Information Systems

This course uses a transaction cycle approach to study sources of information, documentation, data flows, logical tasks, accounting records, and internal controls.  Students will learn how technology advances the accounting process.  Students use a major accounting software application to input data into books of original entry, maintain the general ledger, and generate financial statements. They also use a major spreadsheet application to generate and analyze reports.  This course will also consider cyber security concerns.

Prerequisite: ACC1111, ACC1112, ACC1113, and CIS1115

3 Credit Hours

ACC2201 Intermediate Accounting I

Presents an in-depth study of concepts, principles, and processes with an emphasis on contemporary theory. Students learn about working papers, cost and revenue apportionments, and adjusting/closing entries. Emphasis is given to certain balance sheet classifications including cash, receivables, inventories, and fixed assets.

Prerequisite: ACC1112

3 Credit Hours

ACC2202 Intermediate Accounting II

Builds on the concepts presented in Intermediate Accounting I. Special attention is given to certain balance sheet classifications, including intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholders' equity. Students explore contemporary accounting topics as enumerated in FASB pronouncements. Topics include investments in marketable securities, income taxes, leases, and statement of cash flows.

Prerequisite: ACC2201

3 Credit Hours

ACC2240 Cost Accounting

Examines accounting procedures and concepts applicable to the distribution of costs of business enterprises. Emphasizes the determination of unit costs using job orders and process costs systems. Students study the valuation of expenses and distribution of overhead in order to facilitate the preparation of statements.

Prerequisite: ACC1113

3 Credit Hours

ACC2252 Federal Taxation I

Introduces the study of federal income tax. This course explores the principles of income recognition; business and non-business expense deductions; the concept of capital gains/losses for individuals; and tax situations specific to corporations including capital structure and earnings, profits, and dividend distributions. Students prepare tax returns and supporting schedules.

Prerequisite: ACC1112

3 Credit Hours

ACC3310 Advanced Accounting

Examines advanced theory and problem-solving for corporations and partnerships. Provides an analytical overview of the accounting problems associated with business combinations. Students learn how to prepare and interpret financial reports with respect to the resultant combined corporate entities. Focuses on the theory, concepts, and procedures of government and nonprofit accounting and financial reporting.

Prerequisite: ACC2202

3 Credit Hours

ACC3330 Government and Nonprofit Accounting

Focuses on the theory, concepts, and procedures of government and nonprofit accounting and financial reporting. Examines concepts, standards, and procedures applicable to state, local, and federal governments, hospitals, voluntary health and welfare organizations, and various nonprofit organizations.

Prerequisite: ACC2202

3 Credit Hours 

ACC3352 Federal Taxation II

Builds on the concepts presented in Federal Taxation I. This course focuses on the study of advanced income taxation with a particular emphasis on the taxation of corporations, partnerships, and estates.

Prerequisite: ACC2202 and ACC2252

3 Credit Hours

ACC4410 Auditing

Examines the role and function of the independent auditor. Provides analyses of court decisions and rulings by regulatory agencies. Students learn about the forces that have influenced philosophy and conceptual foundations of auditing, the standards that guide the auditor, and the methodology used in conducting an audit.

Prerequisites: ACC3310 and MAT2215

3 Credit Hours

ACC4115 Advanced Accounting Information Systems

3 Credits 

This class explores the relationship between data analytics and the accounting profession. Students will perform analytics and leverage the results for decision-making. Key topics include business processes, risk and assurance, and technologies and data analytics.

Prerequisites: CIS2201, ACC2115, and ACC3310

ACC4425 Advanced Analysis of Financial Statements

Provides a broad understanding of and a practical approach to the use of financial statements to assess the financial viability of an organization. Students learn how to read and interpret financial statements from a user’s perspective.

Prerequisite: ACC4410

3 Credit Hours