Accounting Course Descriptions

ACT 101 Applied Accounting (3 cr.)

Introduces the accounting cycle. Basic concepts covered include double-entry bookkeeping and examination of basic financial reports such as the balance sheet, statement of owner's equity and income statement. Emphasis on cash receipts, cash disbursements, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Assignments made using general ledger accounting software purchased with textbook. Intended to be the first accounting course for students who have not taken high school accounting or have no accounting experience.

 

ACT 110 Financial Accounting I (4 cr.)

Prerequisites: ACT 101 or high school accounting and MAT 120 or ASMNT A121. Introduction to financial accounting, through the theory and logic underlying accounting procedures as well as the measurement and presentation of financial data. Brief review of the basic accounting cycle. Development of fundamental concepts in determination of income and presentation of financial position of business firms. Exposure to partnership accounting as well as coverage of corporation accounting including stocks, stockholder equity transactions and bonds. Introduction to international accounting as well as statement of cash flows.

 

ACT 115 Computerized Accounting (3 cr.)

Exposure to some of the most popular accounting software used in the marketplace by small and medium sized businesses. computer application packages include Quickbooks, Peachtree, and Microsoft Excel. Designed for students to continue their accounting/business education or who want more knowledge in computerized accounting applications.

 

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