The course is designed for all students who are interested in understanding the Financial Accounting and Reporting process. No previous background in accounting or business is required. The course focuses on developing an understanding of the accounting cycle and its role in converting data related to business events into financial knowledge, which is then used to inform decision making by investors, creditors and other external parties.

The business curriculum and to success in the business world beyond college. The purpose of the course is to (1) give students a grasp of accounting terminology, (2) help students learn the process of gathering, classifying and reporting financial information on financial statements, and (3) provide analytical skills necessary to understand the importance of financial statements in economic decision making. (ACCT 2301)