ACC (Accounting)

ACC 200 Independent Study in Accounting (1-4 hours)
This course provides the opportunity for an intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the instructor. The student and instructor will collaborate to develop the content of the course, which must be approved as outlined by the Independent Study Policy. (Sec. 6.15.)

ACC 230 Financial Accounting (4 hours)
This course is a study of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other accounting concepts with emphasis on their application in the financial statements of business enterprises. The measurement and reporting of assets, liabilities and owners’ equity is stressed, along with the related measurement and reporting of revenue, expense and cash flow. Prerequisite: Second semester freshman standing or above or approval of the instructor.

ACC 231 Managerial Accounting (4 hours)
This course is a study of the use of accounting information by managers and decision makers within an economic enterprise. Cost analysis for purposes of planning and control is emphasized. Prerequisite: ACC 230.

ACC 240 Business Law I (4 hours)
This course provides an overview of the legal and ethical environment of business with special emphasis on the law of contracts, negotiable instruments, agency, sales and warranties, credit and secured transactions, intellectual property, business organizations, and on-line commerce. Cross-listed as BUS 240.

ACC 241 Business Law II (4 hours)
This course is a more in-depth study of current issues in the legal and ethical environment of business, including topics such as employment law, antitrust issues, and the social responsibility of business. Prerequisite: BUS 240 or ACC 240. Cross-listed as BUS 241.

ACC 290 Special Topics in Accounting (1-4 hours)
Courses of selected topics will be offered periodically as determined by the needs of the curriculum. Prerequisites can vary based on the topic selected. See individual course listings for each semester for the specific topic and any prerequisites.

Specifically, this Accounting course is an intense study of diverse accounting topics under the direct supervision of an accounting faculty member.

ACC 332 Intermediate Accounting I (4 hours)
This course covers financial accounting topics at an intermediate level. The topics covered are similar to Financial Accounting but in greater depth. The standards promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are considered and evaluated. The preparation and the theoretical foundations of the financial statements are emphasized. Prerequisite: ACC 231.

ACC 333 Intermediate Accounting II (4 hours)
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I with emphasis on advanced topics such as dilutive securities, investments, capitalized leases, pension costs, inter-period income tax allocation and accounting changes and errors, and the statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: ACC 332.

ACC 334 Cost and Managerial Accounting (4 hours)
This course is a more advanced study of the accounting information required for the managerial activities covered in ACC 231. The course includes the study of the analytical techniques and methodologies used to generate accounting information and the managerial use of accounting information. The topics covered include profitability analysis, cost allocation, inventory management, budgeting, relevant cost analysis, performance evaluation and pricing decisions. Prerequisite: ACC 231.

ACC 335 Income Tax Accounting: Individuals (4 hours)
This course provides an overview of the federal income tax system primarily as it relates to individuals. The study of the federal tax law provides the necessary tax background for a variety of accounting, financial and managerial careers. Prerequisite: ACC 231.

ACC 336 Income Tax Accounting: Corporations, Partnerships, Estates and Trusts (4 hours)
This course is a study of the federal income tax laws and related accounting problems of corporations and partnerships, with some consideration of estates and trusts. Consideration will be given to the role of taxation in business planning and decision making and the interrelationships and differences between financial accounting and tax accounting. Prerequisite: ACC 335.

ACC 400 Advanced Independent Study in Accounting (1-4 hours)
This course provides the opportunity for an advanced, intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the instructor. These offerings are generally suited for junior or senior students. The student and instructor will collaborate to develop the content of the course, which must be approved as outlined by the Independent Study Policy. (Sec. 6.15.)

ACC 411 Investments (4 hours)
This course is an introduction to the environment in which investment decisions are made. Topics explored will include efficient markets, the capital asset pricing model, term structure of interest rates, risk versus return and performance measures. Although the emphasis will be on stocks and bonds, other investments will be discussed. Cross-listed as BUS 411. Prerequisite: BUS 310.

ACC 435 Advanced Accounting (4 hours)
This course is a study of advanced accounting concepts. Topics covered include the methods of accounting for business combinations including the equity method and consolidated financial statements, as well as issues that arise regarding outside ownership and intercompany transactions. Other topics covered include foreign currency transactions, partnership formation, operation, and termination, and a brief introduction to accounting for state and local governments. Prerequisite: ACC 332.

ACC 436 Accounting Control Systems (4 hours)
This course is an in-depth study of the application of information systems concepts to the accounting environment. Emphasis is on the processing of data in a computerized environment as well as the controls that are necessary to assure accuracy and reliability of the data processed by an accounting system. Practical implications of accounting information system design and implementation will be investigated through the use of cases and projects. Prerequisites: ACC 231.

ACC 437 Auditing (4 hours)
This course is a study of auditing standards and procedures, including the use of statistical and other quantitative techniques and preparation of audit working papers, reports and financial statements. Emphasis is placed upon the auditing programs and substantive testing. Prerequisite: ACC 332.

ACC 438 Accounting Theory (4 hours)
This course covers the principles and concepts of accounting at an advanced theoretical level. The emphasis is on critical analysis of the ideas on which accounting practice is based along with an appreciation for the intellectual foundations for those ideas. Prerequisite: ACC 333.

ACC 490 Advanced Special Topics in Accounting (1-4 hours)
Advanced courses of selected topics will be offered periodically as determined by the needs of the curriculum. These offerings are generally suited for junior or senior students. Prerequisites can vary based on the topic selected. See individual course listings for each semester for the specific topic and any prerequisites.

ACC 495 Internship in Accounting (1-12 hours)
An internship designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to have an application (which satisfies all internship requirements developed by the academic program that oversees the internship) and to obtain a faculty supervisor in the relevant field of study. All internships are graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites are determined by the academic program overseeing the internship course.

Specifically, an Accounting internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship requires the student to obtain an Accounting faculty supervisor, interview and secure employment in the accounting field, submit a learning agreement which includes 3-4 learning objectives, work 30 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a reflective journal of the internship experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the faculty supervisor, submit a professional resume, write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship (length of paper dependent on number of academic credits), and deliver a presentation of the internship experience at the end of the semester. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: See Internship Requirements block below.

Internship Requirements

Hours worked per credit hour: 30
Learning Objectives: Required
Reflective Journal: Required (guiding questions to be provided)
Resume: Required
Presentation: Required*

Academic Writing

  • 5 Pages for 1 – 4 credits
  • 10 Pages for 5 – 8 credits
  • 15 Pages for 9 – 12 credits

Approvals

  • Career Development
  • Internship’s Faculty Supervisor
  • Student’s Academic Advisor

*Summer and Fall internships will be presented on the afternoon of the last Friday of the Fall Semester. Spring internships will be presented as a part of LASS, date given in each Spring academic calendar on the website.)