Accounting (ACC)

ACC 200. Introduction to Accounting. 3 Hours

Introduction to financial and managerial accounting concepts, terminology, purposes, and applications for the nonbusiness student. Not open to students in the School of Business Administration or to those with credit in ACC 207.

ACC 207. Introduction to Financial Accounting. 3 Hours

Introduction to financial accounting concepts, procedures, and terminology. The accounting framework for recording transactions and reporting to parties external to the organization. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or permission of department chairperson.

ACC 208. Introduction to Managerial Accounting. 3 Hours

Management use of accounting data in planning and controlling organization activities; cost accounting and analysis of data for management decision making. Prerequisite(s): ACC 207, BIZ 102 for business majors, BIZ 100 for non-business majors.

ACC 300A. Principles of Financial Accounting. 1.5 Hour

An introduction to the concepts and procedures underlying financial accounting and financial statements, and the use of financial accounting information for decision making. Credit may not be earned for both ACC 300A and either ACC 200 or ACC 207. Prerequisite(s): Engineering major; sophomore standing; permission of department chairperson.

ACC 300B. Principles of Managerial Accounting. 1.5 Hour

An introduction to the concepts underlying the preparation and use of accounting data by managers as they plan, control, and make decisions within an organization. Credit may not be earned for both ACC 300B and ACC 208. Prerequisite(s): ACC 300A; engineering major; sophomore standing; permission of department chairperson.

ACC 303. Managerial Accounting. 3 Hours

The production, dissemination, and interpretation of financial and nonfinancial information for use within an organization. Information for planning, decision making, and control. Study of typical cost accounting systems in various organizations. Prerequisite(s): (ACC 207, ACC 208, with mimimum grades of 'C+'; junior standing) or permission of department chairperson.

ACC 305. Intermediate Financial Accounting I Part I. 4 Hours

Part I (part II in ACC 306) of a comprehensive treatment of financial accounting concepts, principles, and procedures used in the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite(s): (ACC 207, ACC 208, with minimum grades of 'C+'; junior standing) or permission of department chairperson.

ACC 306. Intermediate Financial Accounting II Part II. 3 Hours

Part II of comprehensive treatment of financial accounting concepts, principles, and procedures used in the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite(s): ACC 305 with a minimum grade of 'C'.

ACC 341. Accounting Information Systems I. 3 Hours

Study of designs of accounting systems, including their impact on management decision making and control. Emphasis on (1) a systems approach to the flow of data, (2) system internal control, and (3) computer applications in accounting. Prerequisite(s): ACC 305 with a minimum grade of 'C'; MIS 301.

ACC 401. Auditing Principles. 4 Hours

Study of the concepts, standards, and procedures used to judge and report on the degree of correspondence between quantifiable information and established criteria; the ethical, regulatory, and professional responsibilities of the auditor and introduction to internal, operational, and governmental auditing. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 with a minimum grade of 'C'; ACC 341 with a minimum grade of 'C'.

ACC 404. Advanced Strategic Cost Management. 3 Hours

Study of processes focused on strategic cost management. Topics include balanced scorecards, activity-based costing management, target costing, lean accounting, six sigma, environmental accounting, and performance measurement and control systems. Prerequisite(s): (ACC 303; OPS 301) with a minimum grade of 'C'.

ACC 408. Advanced Financial Accounting. 3 Hours

Satisfies the accounting capstone requirement for accounting majors and serves as evidence of the culmination of the Common Academic Program. Study of advanced financial accounting topics including consolidated financial statements and accounting for business combinations, multinational subsidiaries, and foreign currency transactions. A case based practical role play experience as an accountant and a case based analysis addressing fraud and the consequences of unethical behavior and the important role accountants play in protecting the public interest and serving society in general are integrated into the course. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 with a minimum grade of C or permission of Department Chairperson; Senior standing.

ACC 412A. Contemporary Issues in Accounting. 3 Hours

Seminar covering emerging or controversial issues for the student who has a strong accounting background. Topics include the business and financial situations that underlie accounting problems and controversies, alternative accounting techniques which are accepted or proposed, and the consequences of various accounting practices. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 or permission of instructor.

ACC 412B. International Accounting. 3 Hours

Study of current topics in international accounting. This course will typically include a week or more of study outside of the U.S. that will include lectures and relevant site visits. In addition to normal tuition, there may be travel and other costs and fees. Foreign locations, countries, topics, and duration may vary. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 or permission of instructor.

ACC 412C. International Accounting- IFRS Certificate and Research. 3 Hours

This class includes a comprehensive study of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students will complete the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales' (ICAEW) IFRS learning and assessment program and upon successful completion earn an IFRS certificate from this globally recognized professional accountacy body. Prerequisite(s): ACC 408 or permission of the instructor. Effective Fall 2013: minimum 3.0 cummulative and major gpa required.

ACC 412D. International Accounting-IFRS Certificate and Research. 3 Hours

This class is for NON-UD degree seeking students. The class includes a comprehensive study of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students will complete the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales' (ICAEW) IFRS learning and assessment program and upon successful completion earn an IFRS certificate from this globally recognized professional accountacy body. Prerequisite(s):ACC 408 or permission of instructor.

ACC 420. Federal Income Taxation. 4 Hours

Study of federal income tax laws and their application to individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Develop research techniques for federal income tax issues as they relate to preparation of federal individual income tax preparation. The historical, social, economic, and political influence on taxation laws are emphasized. Consideration is given to legal, moral, business, and personal factors involved in taxation. Prerequisite(s): ACC 305 with a minimum grade of 'C' or permission of department chairperson.

ACC 421. Taxes and Business Strategy. 3 Hours

Primary emphasis is given to analyzing tax planning opportunities for individuals and businesses through the use of in-depth tax research projects. This course builds upon the Federal Income Taxation course to further develop tax policy considerations and discusses possible tax reform. The course provides an introduction to several advanced taxation topics including tax exemption organizations, state and local taxation, international taxation and estate and gift taxation. Prerequisite(s): ACC 420 or permission of instructor.

ACC 441. Accounting Information Systems II. 3 Hours

Examination of accounting systems with exposure to systems design and evaluation, complex spreadsheet applications, decision support systems, and data base management applications. Prerequisite(s): ACC 341 or permission of instructor.

ACC 491. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

Selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent original research thesis under the guidance of a departmental faculty member. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of program director and chairperson.

ACC 492. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

Selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent original research thesis under the guidance of a departmental faculty member. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of program director and chairperson.

ACC 497. Professional Work Experience. 0-3 Hours

Supervised accounting work experience in association with a participating public accounting, industrial, commercial, educational, health-care, or governmental organization. May be used for general elective credit only. Option two grading only. Maximum of three credits toward graduation requirements. Permission of chairperson required.

ACC 499. Independent Study in Accounting. 1-6 Hours

Individual research in accounting topics under the guidance and direction of an accounting faculty member. A formal, detailed proposal must be completed and approved by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): Senior status in accounting; permission of department chairperson.