Introduction to the basic measurement and reporting concepts underlying the acccounting system for communicating financial information to users external to the organization and to internal managers. Topics include information processing, preparation of financial statements, the role of ethics in accounting decisions, analysis of financial data, and valuation and reporting issues for assets, liabilities, stockholders' equity, revenues, and expenses. Projects require team activities and written reports. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

[ACCT 2301] (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 2.75 GPA, sophomore standing, and a C or better in any college-level mathematics course. Concepts and terminology of accounting and financial reporting for modern business enterprises and the relationships between accounting information and business activities.