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.

ACC 202 focuses on the external financial reporting of enterprises. The course examines the creation, flow and analysis of enterprise financial information, including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of retained earnings and cash flow statement in accordance with accepted accounting principles. Students conduct introductory Internet research on published company financial information.