Accounting (ACCT)

Introduction to accounting with emphasis on the accounting cycle and financial accounting accompanied by a mandatory lab that focuses on techniques, of data collection, recording and reporting in support of financial accounting principles and the accounting cycle. Prerequisite: MATH 1314.

Continuation of principles of financial accounting. Introduction to managerial accounting concepts with emphasis on planning and control. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301.

Analysis of Federal income tax laws, emphasis being placed on the determination of net taxable income and preparation of income tax returns for individuals. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301.

Overview of basic accounting theory and the accounting process; structure of financial statements; accounting principles for cash, short-term investments, receivables, inventories, current liabilities, plant assets and natural resources. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301.

Accounting principles for long-term liabilities, stockholders' equity, income taxes, pensions, leases and statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301.

Financial cost accounting -- job order and process cost procedures. Managerial cost accounting: planning, controlling and specific project decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302.

International dimensions of accounting, including patterns of accounting development found in other nations, worldwide accounting standards, and accounting problems associated with multinational corporate operations. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302.

Analysis and interpretation of financial statements for the guidance of management, stockholders and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301.

Application of ethical theory, philosophy and principles including the concepts of ethical reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence and other core values. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Principles and practice of fund accounting applicable to governmental and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302.

Principles and procedures of the design and installation of an accounting system with emphasis on producing the information necessary for decision making. Analysis of accounting data using spreadsheet and accounting software. Prerequisite: ACCT 3312.

Auditing standards, professional ethics, legal liability, evidence, internal control and audit reports. Prerequisite: ACCT 3311.

Accounting principles for business combinations, mergers and consolidations, investments in subsidiaries, consolidated statement preparation; intercompany transactions, indirect and mutual holdings. Prerequisite: ACCT 3312.

Planning and control of cost elements, analysis of costs and profits and current topics in cost/managerial accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 3314.

Integrated accounting and information systems experience, using information systems knowledge to address accounting issues of internal control and computer auditing. Prerequisite: ACCT 4310.

Federal taxation of entities including C Corporations, S Corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, Gifts, as well as, how the entities affect individual tax returns. Prerequisite: ACCT 3308.

An off-campus learning experience allowing the application of accounting skills in an actual work setting. Will count towards the hours required for the CPA exam only if the internship requirements set by the State Board of Public Accountancy are met. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair.

Sales and commercial paper; the Uniform Commercial Code in Texas; the law of agency; business organization formulation and dissolution; accountants' legal responsibility; federal securities regulation; insurance; suretyship; property; wills, estates and trusts. Prerequisite: BUAD 2341.

Fraud methods, investigation, and prevention through internal controls. Emphasis on financial and asset misappropriation frauds. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301.

Comprehensive course delves into a multitude of business laws, offering a thorough examination of key areas including sales and commercial paper, employment, and labor relations, the Uniform Commercial Code, agency law, business organization formulation, and dissolution, accountants' legal responsibilities, federal securities regulation, insurance, suretyship, property law, and wills, estates, and trusts. Prerequisite: BUAD 2341.

Study or research under supervision of instructor; small business audits. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.