Focus on underlying theory and current practice of financial accounting for the sole proprietorship. Includes fundamentals of the accounting process, analysis of transactions, and the preparation of financial statements. Enhances student’s ability to handle all aspects of accounting functions, including inventory control, depreciation, notes and accounts receivable, and control of cash. Students will utilize computerized spreadsheets to solve problems. Prerequisite: CMIS 103 or previous knowledge of computers.

Accounting has been called "the language of business." Accordingly, this course emphasizes the provision of relevant and reliable information used by investors, creditors and managers in making financial and business decisions. Areas of emphasis include the basic concepts and principles of financial accounting, the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation, information systems and processing, and internal control. Recognition, measurement, and classification of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are examined and the alternative forms of business organization are covered. BSBA majors only.