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 ACCOUNTING (ACC)


ACC-111   Intro to Accounting, 3 cr. 
Introduces the basic principles of accounting and the recoding of simple business transactions using the double entry system.    Includes the accounting procedures of journalizing transactions, posting to the ledger, making a trial balance, creating  receipt and disbursement of cash.
(Formerly BA-103A - Basic Accounting)                                           

ACC-131   Principles of Accounting I, 4 cr.
Accounting methods, principles and terminology  needed in the preparation and understanding of the financial statements of a business enterprise.  Includes a study of partnership accounting.  
(Formerly BA-114A)

ACC-132   Principles of Accounting II, 4 cr.
Continuation of BA114A, covering corporate accounting, long-term debts, financial analysis, managerial accounting and budgeting concepts. Prerequisite:  BA114A. 
(Formerly BA-124A)

ACC-161   Payroll Accounting, 3 cr.
A study of payroll records and payroll taxes imposed by state and federal agencies.  
(Formerly BA-116A)                                                                       

ACC-221   Cost Accounting, 3 cr.
Develops an understanding of accounting methods for manufacturing and service enterprises including analysis techniques for management.   Prerequisite:  ACC-132
(Formerly BA-243A)

ACC-231   Intermediate Accounting I, 4 cr.
Reviews accounting procedures and reporting processes, including an in-depth analysis' of generally applied accounting principles.  Topics include the income statement, balance sheet, revenue recognition, cash and marketable securities, and notes and accounts receivable.  Prerequisite:  ACC-132 
(Formerly BA-213A)                                                                            

ACC-232   Intermediate Accounting II, 4 cr.
Continuation of BA213A, including in-depth analysis of generally accepted accounting principles pertaining to liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses. Prerequisite:  ACC-231  
(Formerly BA-223A)                                                                         

ACC-261   Income Tax Accounting, 3 cr.
Introduces the general theory and procedures pertaining to state and federal taxation.  Studies application of laws as they pertain to income of individuals and sole proprietorships, gifts, estates and Social Security.  
(Formerly BA-253A)                                                                     

ACC-310   Computer Accounting, 2 cr. 
Provides students with a basic understanding of the accounting cycle on microcomputers.  Topics include ledgers, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, inventory and depreciation.  An integrated accounting software package is introduced.
(Formerly BA-125A)

ACC-311   Computer Accounting, 3 cr.
Studies payroll records and payroll taxes imposed by state and federal agencies.  The course will focus on computerized accounting records, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, depreciation and payroll systems. 
(Formerly BA-126A)

ACC-929   Individual Projects, 2 cr.
Provides experience in the application of accounting principles to a simulated retail business.
(Formerly BA-114C - Accounting Projects)

ACC-941   Practicum, 3 cr. 
On-the-job training experience provides the student with the opportunity to apply accounting concepts and procedures in a work situation and the opportunity to develop proper work attitudes.
(Formerly BA-233A - Accounting Practicum) 

   

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