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Course Catalog Descriptions for 20092010 ABRD Study Abroad ACCT Accounting Course Catalog Descriptions For 2009­2010 ABRD Study Abroad Catalog Nbr Course Title Long Course Description Credits 900 Study Abroad Program Course placeholder for students going abroad. Students do not register for this Range class. Range ACCT Accounting Catalog Nbr Course Title Long Course Description Credits 201 Survey of Accounting A survey course designed for non­business majors who realize the value of 3 possessing basic accounting knowledge. This course takes the student through the basics: What accounting information is, what it means and how it is used. Students examine financial statements and discover what they do and do not communicate. This course may not be used to meet the credit requirements in the Accounting and Business Administration major. This course fulfills the accounting requirements for a business minor. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite.(Sp) 231 Principles of Accounting I Introduction to financial accounting as an information system, double­entry, 3 business income, accounting cycle, assets, liabilities, capital, and retained earnings. Prerequisite: second semester freshman standing. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (F, Sp, SS) 232 Principles of Accounting II Introduction to the information needs of internal management for decision making; 3 use and interpretation of accounting data in the planning and controlling of business activities, cost accounting, variance and statement analysis, and statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: ACCT 231. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (F, Sp, SS) 279 Internship Professional work experience in the accounting field. Prerequisites: ACCT 231 Range and 232; good academic standing, approval from the internship advisor and the department chair. Credits count as general electives. Pass/Fail only. (F, Sp, SS) 289 Special Topics in Accounting Range 321 Intermediate Accounting I This course is designed to provide an in­depth study of current financial 3 accounting theory and concepts. Generally accepted accounting principles applicable to business income measurement, the related asset and equity valuations, and reporting and disclosure requirements are developed in the context of present day accounting practice. Prerequisite: ACCT 232. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (F) Catalog Nbr Course Title Long Course Description Credits 322 Intermediate Accounting II This course is a continuation of Accounting 321. The focus in this class is on 3 accounting relating to business enterprises. Decisions concerning financing, acquisitions, presentation of information in financial statements, and financial statement analysis. Areas studied include accounting theory and practice pertaining to bonds, stockholders, equity, including transactions regarding issuing stock, purchasing treasury stock, dividends, stock splits, and retained earnings, basic and fully diluted earnings per share and dilutive securities.Prerequisite: ACCT 321. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (Sp) 324 Government & Non­Profit Accounting This course focuses on accounting and financial reporting issues of governmental 3 entities at the state and local levels that follow the reporting model prescribed by Governmental Accounting Board (GASB) statement 34. The course also examines non­profit organizations as they demonstrate accountability for financial and operational performance and compliance with regulations to resources providers and other parties. Prerequisite: C or better in ACCT 232 (F). 356 Managerial Cost Accounting Concepts and techniques of reporting to internal users of financial information will 3 be emphasized along with planning and control, product costing and special decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 232. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (F) 357 Advanced Managerial Cost Accounting This course is designed to use the case method to study management planning 3 and control systems, product costing, standard costs, responsibility centers and decision making. Prerequisite: ACCT 356. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (Sp) 360 Federal Income Tax I Students will study the principles of federal income taxation with emphasis on 3 individuals. Gross income, exclusions,deductions, exemptions, capital gains and property transactions are covered. Problems and legal research included. Prerequisite: ACCT 231. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (F) 361 Federal Income Tax II Principles of federal income tax related to corporations, partnerships, estates and 3 trusts are covered. Emphasis on tax administration and tax research. Prerequisite: ACCT 360. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (Sp) 366 Accounting Systems Students will study the analysis and design of accounting information systems: 3 including flowcharts, records, internal control and both manual and electronic data processing. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in ACCT 321 and ACCT 356. Technological prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office suite. (Sp) 378 Semester Abroad Research A semester of directed research in a country outside the United States. Eligibility Range requirements include full­time enrollment, admission to the College of Business and Economics, good academic standing, and approval from the department chair. No more than three credits may be used as accounting electives. Prerequisites: Completion of ACCT 321 and ACCT 356 with grades of C or better and participation in the Semester Abroad orientation seminar. (Not offered regularly) Catalog Nbr Course Title Long Course Description Credits 379 Internship Professional level work experience in accounting. The internship involves Range approximately three months working as a full­time employee in the accounting field. A maximum of 3 internship credits can apply toward electives in the major. Pass/fail basis. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in ACCT 321 and 356, and the consent of department chair and the CBE internship coordinator. (F, Sp, SS) 389 Special Topics in Accounting The study of topical issues in accounting. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in Range ACCT 321 and 356, (Not offered regularly) 430 Advanced Accounting Theory and practice of financial accounting pertaining to business combinations 3 and corporate consolidations using the cost and equity methods, partnerships, multinational enterprises, segment and interim reports, and not for profit accounting. Prerequisites: ACCT 322. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (F) 455 International Accounting This course presents accounting issues faced by companies operating in a global 3 environment. Diversity of accounting standards and practices in selected countries will be discussed. Key factors that influence this diversity and how those factors impact the global harmonization of accounting standards will be presented. Prerequisites: ACCT 322. (Offered occasionally). 461 Auditing Auditing is the writing intensive course for Accounting majors. Philosophy and 3 techniques of auditing, including tests of controls, substantive testing, and audit report writing will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in ACCT 322 and ACCT 366. (F) 462 Information Systems Auditing Auditing in a computer­intensive environment. Information systems control, 3 forensic accounting, auditing through the computer, and generalized audit software will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 461. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (Sp) 489 Special Topics in Accounting Range 490 Readings ­ Accounting Range 499 Independent Study Independent study is an opportunity for upper class students to select a project in Range an area of business and work independently with an assigned professor. Open only to accounting. Prerequisites: at least a 2.5 GPA in accounting and business law courses, upper class standing and consent of department chair. Technological prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. (F, Sp, SS) 789 Special Topics in Accounting Range 9000 Elective Range 9001 Elective Range 9002 Elective Range 9003 Elective Range 9004 Elective Range 9005 Elective Range 9006 Elective Range 9007 Elective Range 9008 Elective Range 9009 Elective Range AED Alternative Education Catalog Nbr Course Title Long Course Description Credits 689 Topics in Alternative Education This course gives the student an opportunity to attend an alternative education 2 conference, investigate a chosen topic in depth, and network with colleagues. Offered as needed. 700 History and Philosophy of Alternative Alternative education has a long and varied history. Students will survey the 2 Education different types of programs, understand the characteristics of a successful program and learn the skills to develop a quality program. Offered as needed. 701 Alternative Education Students: Who In this course, students learn about psychological, social
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