Courses and Descriptions
ACC 210 Introduction to Accounting 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to basic principles and methods of accounting essential to preparation, understanding and interpretation of financial statements. Topics include accounting for merchandising concerns, current assets, long-term assets, liabilities and equity accounts. A brief overview of internal control is also covered.
ACC 220 Managerial Uses of Accounting 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the use of accounting information in managerial decision-making. Topics include cost behavior, cost classifications, and problem-solving functions of accounting as they pertain to planning, control, evaluation of performance, special decisions, and budgeting. The interpretation of published financial statements and the statement of cash flow are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210.
ACC 302 Cost Management 3 Credits
This course focuses on firm strategy and the role managerial accounting information plays in the decision making process. Topics include the balanced scorecard, the value chain, product life cycles , target costing, theory of constraints, strategic pricing, management and control of quality cost systems, traditional and activity-based costing, cost control, standard costs and variances, and capital budgeting.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 220 with a minimum grade of C- and CIS 185 with a minimum grade of C-.
ACC 302P Cost Management 3 Credits
This course focuses on firm strategy and the role managerial accounting information plays in the decision making process. Topics include the balanced scorecard, the value chain, product life cycles , target costing, theory of constraints, strategic pricing, management and control of quality cost systems, traditional and activity-based costing, cost control, standard costs and variances, and capital budgeting.
Prerequisite(s): PMBA 8020 or PMBA 8020 waiver. This course is restricted to students in the MAcc program.
ACC 310 Acct Theory & Concepts I 3 Credits
This is the first upper-level course in a sequence in financial accounting courses. Topics include the conceptual framework, and standard setting process followed by application and evaluation of generally accepted accounting principles including content, and structure of financial statements, present value concepts, current assets, current liabilities, property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and non-current liabilities are studied. An overview of comparable international financial reporting standards (IFRS) is also included.
Prerequisite(s): (ACC 210 with a minimum grade of C- and ACC 220 with a minimum grade of C-) or PMBA 8020 or VL10 with a score of WV).
ACC 310P Acct Theory & Concepts I 3 Credits
This is the first upper-level course in a sequence in financial accounting courses. Topics include the conceptual framework, and standard setting process followed by application and evaluation of generally accepted accounting principles including content, and structure of financial statements, present value concepts, current assets, current liabilities, property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and non-current liabilities are studied. An overview of comparable international financial reporting standards (IFRS) is also included.
Prerequisite(s): PMBA 8020. This course is restricted to students in the MAcc program.
ACC 311 Accounting Theory & Concepts II 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of ACC 310. Topics include long-term investments, stockholders’ equity, earnings per share, interperiod income tax allocation, accounting changes, revenue recognition, pensions, leases and cash flow analysis. An overview of comparable international financial reporting standards (IFRS) is also included.
Prerequisites: ACC 310 with a minimum grade of C- or VL02 with a score of WV.
ACC 311P Acct Theory & Concepts II 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of ACC 310. Topics include long-term investments, stockholders’ equity, earnings per share, interperiod income tax allocation, accounting changes, revenue recognition, pensions, leases and cash flow analysis. An overview of comparable international financial reporting standards (IFRS) is also included.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 310 or ACC 310-P. Restricted to students in the MAcc program.
ACC 320 Accounting Info Systems 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to accounting information systems and enterprise-wide, process-focused information systems. Topics include quality of data for decision usefulness, internal control concepts and documentation tools, and database theory and applications.
ACC 321 Internal Auditing 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the internal audit profession, including understanding the nature and activities associated with the internal audit process. Topics include: international auditing standards, risk assessment including internal control system evaluation, business processes, and the relationship of management and employee fraud to the internal audit process.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 220.
ACC 325 Fraud Examination and Business Forensics 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the prevalence of fraud in all forms of business, including the many methods used by employees and managers to perpetrate fraud. Topics include: the motivation of individuals to commit fraud, various types of fraud schemes perpetrated in the workplace, as well as the various tools and techniques that are used to investigate, detect and prevent fraud.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210.
ACC 335 Small Business Taxation 3 Credits
This course provides an understanding of the key tax issues faced by small businesses and their business implications. It also familiarizes prospective business owners with various tax filing requirements so that they can use the expertise of tax professionals more effectively.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210.
ACC 399 The Co-Operative Experience 6 Credits
This course provides the student with a semester long supervised employment with participating companies. Students are evaluated periodically by senior staff members of the participating firms and required to complete a work journal, self-assessment and reflection paper. Eligible students include junior and senior accounting majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in accounting coursework. Co-op credits can be applied toward business or free elective requirements. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210, ACC 220, and ACC 310 and permission of department chairperson.
ACC 400 Principles of Auditing 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to financial statement audits performed by certified public accountants. Topics include corporate governance, the audit environment, professional standards, audit methodology, and audit report preparation. The course also provides an overview of other types of assurance and non-assurance services provided by CPA firms.
Prerequisite(s): (ACC 310 with a minimum grade of C- or ACC 310P with a minimum grade of C-) or VL02 with a score of WV.
ACC 400P Principles of Auditing 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to financial statement audits performed by certified public accountants. Topics include corporate governance, the audit environment, professional standards, audit methodology, and audit report preparation. The course also provides an overview of other types of assurance and non-assurance services provided by CPA firms.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 310 or ACC 310P. Restricted to students in the MAcc.
ACC 405 Accounting Problems & Practice 3 Credits
This course provides additional coverage of financial reporting issues and procedures. Topics include business combinations, consolidated financial statements, foreign currency translation, the effects of diversity across countries, disclosure and SEC reporting issues. Governmental and not-for-profit accounting standards are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): (ACC 311 with a minimum grade of C- or ACC 311P with a minimum grade of C- or VL03 with a score of WV).
ACC 405P Accounting Problems & Practice - PM 3 Credits
This course provides additional coverage of financial reporting issues and procedures. Topics include business combinations, consolidated financial statements, foreign currency translation, the effects of diversity across countries, disclosure and SEC reporting issues. Governmental and not-for-profit accounting standards are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311 or ACC 311P. Restricted to students in the MAcc program.
ACC 406 Integrative Professional Capstone 3 Credits
This course provides an integrative experience that applies financial statement and data analysis tools to a variety of accounting settings. Topics include issues of ethics and professionalism and linkages between accounting methods and company policy, equity valuation, bond ratings and other decision areas.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 405 or permission of department chairperson.
ACC 410 Fundamentals of Federal Taxation 3 Credits
This course provides fundamental federal tax concepts applicable to individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, and gifts. Topics are considered from a tax compliance and planning perspective. Preparation of individual and corporate tax returns is also included.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311 with a minimum grade of C- or ACC 311P with a minimum grade of C- or VL03 with a score of WV.
ACC 410P Fund of Federal Taxation - PM 3 Credits
This course provides fundamental federal tax concepts applicable to individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, and gifts. Topics are considered from a tax compliance and planning perspective. Preparation of individual and corporate tax returns is also included.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311 or ACC 311P. Restricted to students in the MAcc program.
ACC 450 Business Forensic Application 3 Credits
This course provides an opportunity to perform complex investigative cases and analyses, thus demonstrating mastery of the knowledge and skills required to be effective forensic professionals. The course covers how to manage and present digital and technical evidence gathered for forensic litigation cases, including the ability to be an expert witness in court.
ACC 490 Independent Research and Study 3-4 Credits
Topic to be approved by professor and department chairperson. Available to juniors and seniors.
ACC 491 Accounting Internship 3 Credits
This course provides the student with approximately two months of supervised employment with participating companies. Students are evaluated periodically by senior staff members of the participating firms and are required to complete a term paper. Eligible students include junior and senior accounting majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in accounting coursework. Upon completion of course, a letter grade will be awarded.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.