This first course in financial accounting and reporting taken by all business students assumes no prior knowledge of accounting. It introduces the FASB conceptual framework as the logic underlying accounting standards. It develops and traces the basic steps used in accounting and reporting for service-oriented entities and progresses to more complex merchandising firms with inventory valuation considerations. The course culminates in the use of simple financial statement analysis in reaching credit and investment decisions. A general ledger software package embedded in the coursework familiarizes students with the rapid electronic processing of information possible and with the basic outline of all such packages available today. Lecture: 4 hours per week. 4 credits

Prerequisite: AC 101. This course forms the second half of a twopart course in financial accounting and reporting. It concentrates on measurement and reporting of major balance sheet accounts, which include cash, receivables, investments, plant and equipment, intangibles, current liabilities, long-term debt, contributed capital, and retained earnings. The student learns preparation of the statement of cash flows using the direct method. Further financial statement analysis refocuses on the purposes behind the preparation of financial reports. Lecture: 4 hours per week. 4 credits

3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A study of accounting meant for persons who intend to own and/or operate their own business. The emphasis is on how to interpret accounting information and how to use it to make smart business decisions. Some general accounting procedures such as recording debits and credits and preparing financial statements will be covered, but the majority of the course will focus on understanding accounting information and how it is useful to both internal and external users. Some curriculums allow students to choose between ACCT 1010 and ACCT 1104, others require ACCT 1104. Please verify curriculum requirements before enrolling. Note: This course does not substitute for ACCT 1104.