An accounting course that takes an end-user perspective on accounting. Topics include reading and interpreting financial statements, break-even analysis, budgeting, invesntory models and using financial ratios to make business decisions. The course will include essential financial and managerial concepts needed in the business world and is designed for students who may take management roles in their respective fields or open their own businesses.
Every Fall
This course will set the foundation for the understanding of a business’s financial statements. It will focus on accounting procedures and principles used by corporations. Topics covered will include the accounting cycle and corresponding journal entries, inventory methods, the four basic financial statements, and other foundational topics.
Every Fall and Spring in person, Summer online
A first course in managerial accounting with a focus on internal accounting reports and their use in making business decisions. Topics covered will include job and process costing, break-even point analysis, overhead allocation, and budget creation and analysis.
Every Fall and Spring in person, Summer online
Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to work off campus to provide additional experience so long as the employment relates directly to the student's major area of study. The practical experience gained outside the traditional classroom supplements the theoretical and/or applied knowledge as a part of the student's coursework. The registration process for this course must be completed every term (including summers), as students must have their work authorization reissued each term to ensure continued enrollment. Jobs must be approved and verified by the International Programs Office before work may begin.
Special Topics in Accounting.
An expanded study of the financial statements and the further development of accounting principles and procedures relating to cash, accounts and notes receivable, inventories, tangible fixed assets, and the time value of money.
Every Fall
Continuation of the Intermediate Accounting I course with further development of accounting principles and procedures relating to intangible assets, current liabilities and contingencies, long-term liabilities and stockholder’s equity
Every Interim
Continuation of the Intermediate Accounting II course which covers in-depth financial accounting concepts including dilutive securities, investments, revenue recognition, pensions, leases, and income taxes. Course ends with an expanded study of the cash flow statement.
Every Spring
A study of federal income taxation with a focus on the individual. Analysis and completion of federal tax forms and the basis of tax planning will be main points of the course. Topics covered will include the determination of taxable income, application of various deductions and credits, retirement options, home ownership and other various individual taxation topics.
Every Spring
An advanced managerial accounting course that includes analyzing business decisions and the accounting reports that support those decisions. Topics covered include cost allocation, job and process costing, activity based costing, variance analysis, cost volume profit analysis and other various cost accounting topics.
Every Fall
This course will introduce students to the procedures and standards of public accountants in the auditing profession. Emphasis will be on engagement planning and audit evidence, audit risk model and inherent risk, risk assessment and design of substantive testing, concepts of internal control, and analyzing public and private company audit reports. Data analytics are also incorporated through the use of current real-world software.
Even year Fall
Introduction of moral development theories and models of moral decision making and application of these models in management decision making through case studies.
Every Fall and Spring
Special Topics in Accounting.
Every other Spring, even years
This course is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue elective independent study. This course is not a "W" course and it may not be used to fulfill the departmental requirements for graduation.
Permission of the Instructor
This internship provides an opportunity for students to participate in a learning experience away from the traditional classroom. Students will be placed with local organizations so they may participate in the managerial and financial reporting processes. Students will observe and apply the concepts and theories learned in the classroom. The student will be under the direct supervision of the cooperating organization and progress will be monitored by the School’s internship coordinator. Additional fees may apply.
Permission of Internship Coordinator
Every semester
This internship offering is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue an elective internship. This internship is not a 'W' course and it may not be used to fulfill the School requirements for graduation. Additional Fees may apply.
Permission of Internship Coordinator
Every semester