An introduction to basic accounting theory and principles for recording, summarizing and reporting financial data. The course emphasizes the analysis of business transactions and the understanding and preparation of financial statements. Satisfies the general studies quantitative reasoning requirement.

This course is designed to provide a conceptual introduction to financial accounting topics for business and accounting majors. Emphasis in the course is placed on using financial accounting information for decision making.Accounting theory of all commonly used accounts such as cash, investments, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payables, bonds, and stocks are studied, as are accounting systems and controls, financial statement preparation, and analysis. Students will be introduced to the accounting cycle through computerized software.