BUSINESS 181 - Financial Accounting

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Tis course presents accounting as an information system that produces summary fnancial statements, primarily for users external to a business or other enterprise. Students study the forms of business organization and the common transactions entered into by businesses. Te emphasis is on understanding and applying basic accounting principles and other concepts that guide the reporting of the efect of transactions and other economic events on the fnancial condition and operating results of a business. How to analyze and interpret historical fnancial statements as well, and the limitations of using these in making forward-looking business decisions are included. Te primary content emphasis will be accounting for current assets and liabilities, long-term assets and liabilities, corporations, cash fow statements and fnancial statement analysis. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 100 or Business 111 or Business 141 or Mathematics 098 or higher; or concurrent enrollment in Business 141; or Placement Test; or Consent of Department Chairperson. 200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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