Academic Catalog 2016-2018

BUS 2000 Financial Accounting

This course introduces financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of equity. A thorough study of the accounting cycle emphasizes how information moves through an accounting system. The class presents detailed accounting for cash flows, merchandising activities, financial assets, inventories, depreciation, liabilities and retained earnings. Critical thinking skills are honed through the applications of accounting principles and consideration of ethical issues. Group work, written case analysis, quizzes, examinations, homework, research and a presentation are required. The upper division option available to transfer students requires an additional project. Recommended prerequisites: ECON 1010, ECON 1011, ENGL 1004 and MATH 1400.

Credits

3.00 units

Cross Listed Courses

BUS 3007