B.S./B.A. in Accounting: Curriculum

A study of the development, presentation and interpretation of accounting information utilized by management in decision making, planning and control. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.

Analysis of methods of investigating, collecting, organizing and presenting data for formal and informal business reports. Prerequisite: WR 121 or equivalent.

An analysis of the operation of a mixed economy from an aggregate perspective. Issues such as inflation, unemployment, international trade, government finance, economic growth and the neoclassical economic theory. Prerequisite: MATH 095 or MATH 098. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

A systematic investigation of the operation of a market system, focusing on the role of households, firms and government in determining wages and prices. The topics of analysis include concentration of economic power, the distribution of income and the role of government in a market system. Prerequisite: MATH 095 or MATH 098. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

Information Systems (IS) develop the information that managers use to make decisions and is a necessary component for the creation, storage, transformation, and protection of business data. This course will introduce you to IS and the design, analysis, and implementation of datasets and is intended to refine and extend skills in Microsoft Excel and other business management technologies. The course will conclude with a study of management information systems (MIS) and the role they play in organizations. Prerequisite: BA 131 or equivalent. Student must have Sophomore standing to register for this course.

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the organizational systems contributing to the collection, processing and reporting of financial accounting information. Considerable emphasis will be given to transaction cycles, internal accounting controls and system documentation techniques. Prerequisite: BA 131.

Introductory course in financial concepts focusing on analyzing the firm’s performance, understanding risk and return and conducting capital budgeting and business valuation. Prerequisites: ACCT 213, BA 303, ECON 202 and STAT 243. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

Study of primary functions of management of goal-directed organizations. Analysis of the internal organization structure and of management roles within complex organizations. Study of structural bases, work-flow pattern, leadership patterns and control systems upon human behavior. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

A study of the federal income tax system as it relates to corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. Throughout the study of the various technical tax provisions, tax research techniques are emphasized. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course. Prerequisite: ACCT 333.

This course examines the legal and regulatory environment of business to provide students with an understanding of the legal liabilities associated with managing and owning a business. Topics will include agency relationships, business organization, antitrust regulation, securities regulation and employment law. Prerequisite: BA 254

This is an introductory course on management of the operations function with emphasis on practical applications. Topics covered will address the role of operations management including analysis, design, planning and controlling of production and business processes. Prerequisites: BA 303 or ACCT 303, BA 321 and STAT 243. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

A comprehensive study of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures underlying valuation, income measurement and the preparation of financial data. Must be taken in sequence. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.

A comprehensive study of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures underlying valuation, income measurement and the preparation of financial data. Must be taken in sequence. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course. Prerequisite: ACCT 383.

A comprehensive study of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures underlying valuation, income measurement and the preparation of financial data. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: ACCT 384.

This course provides a survey of international accounting topics, including international financial reporting standards (IFRS), comparative accounting between U.S. GAAP and IFRS, foreign currency translation, comparison of financial statements utilizing different accounting standards, international transfer pricing and international taxation issues. Prerequisite: ACCT 211, ACCT 383, ACCT 384, ACCT 385.

An in-depth examination of the principles, procedures and theory applicable to accounting for not-for-profit organizations. Types of organizations covered include state and local governments, hospitals, colleges, health-welfare and other non-profit organizations. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.

A study of the concepts, purposes and terminology underlying cost accounting. Topics include job-order costing and processing, cost-volume-profit relationships, standard costs, joint-product costs and by-product costs, capital budgeting, cost allocation and the planning, control and valuation of inventory. Relevant to preparation for the CMA and CPA examinations. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course. Prerequisite: ACCT 213.

Advanced cost accounting techniques are discussed, including Process Costing, Activity-Based Costing and Transfer Pricing. Special attention will be paid to management decisions and the use of relevant accounting information in making those decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 421.