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  • ACC 197: Special Topics

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    Special Topics
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  • ACC 201: Introduction to Financial Accounting

    3.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    An introduction to the field of accounting with emphasis on corporate financial statements. Financial statements are viewed as a communication device conveying the financial health of a business to interested parties. The objective of this first course is to teach students to read, analyze, and interpret these financial statements. The emphasis is on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills using accounting concepts. Students are exposed to the steps used by accountants to record, measure, and process financial information. Cash flow analysis is contrasted with the accrual basis of accounting; the concepts of asset valuation and income measurement are discussed. Accounting majors must pass this class with a minimum grade of "C." Prerequisites: college-level mathematicsrequirement with a minimum grade of "C-," or instructor permission.
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  • ACC 202: Introduction to Managerial Accounting

    3.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    An introduction to the preparation, uses, and analysis of common management accounting information. Topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting and present value applications, cash budgets, financial statement analysis, taxes, and management decisions, plus a brief introduction to modern cost accounting, with emphasis on activity-based costing systems. The development of problem-solving and analytical abilities is given primary importance throughout the course. Accounting majors must pass this class with a minimum grade of "C." Prerequisites: MATH 140 and ACC 201 with minimumgrades of "C."
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  • ACC 297: Special Topics

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

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  • ACC 301: Intermediate Accounting I

    3.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    Rigorous and comprehensive study of the means by which generally accepted accounting principles are used to generate the publicly-available information disseminated by modern U.S. corporations. Theoretical and practical criticisms and alternatives to current accounting practice are also considered, as is the idea of accounting as an information feedback system that allows individuals and organizations to reshape their environment. In addition, students are exposed to the realities of the economic and political climate surrounding the accounting standard-setting process. Accounting majors must pass this class with a minimum grade of "C. Prerequisites: MATH 140 and ACC 201 with a minimum grade of "C."
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  • ACC 302: Intermediate Accounting II

    3.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    Continuation of ACC 301. As the ACC 301-02 sequence progresses, increased emphasis is placed on the relationship of modern accounting and information theory to current accounting practice. In addition, students are expected to develop an insight into the behavioral and economic consequences of the financial reporting process. Accounting majors must pass this class with a minimum grade of "C." Prerequisite: ACC 301.
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  • ACC 320: Advanced Management Accounting

    3.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    A study of the information needed by managers for planning, control and decisionmaking. Both the tools needed to generate this information and the principles involved in evaluating the information are covered. Topics include: breakeven analysis; product and process costing, including activity-based costing, standard costing and joint costs; cash budgets and forecasting; relevant costs and nonroutine decisions; the direct vs. absorption costing tradeoff; and capital budgeting. The overall level of difficulty in this course is generally consistent with the level of difficulty encountered on typical management accounting problems found on the Uniform CPA Examination. Accounting majors must pass this class with a minimum grade of "C". Prerequisites: ACC 202 and ACC 301.
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  • ACC 340: Accounting Information Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    A dual-purpose course which explores the theoretical view of information systems, while at the same time exposing the student to actual off-the-shelf accounting software. The course alternates between textbook readings and discussions and several case studies which require the student to create a computerized accounting system for a fictional client. After completing the course, the student is expected to possess the ability to computerize a manual accounting system, to understand system theory underpinnings of accounting information systems, and to have developed a view of the implications of expected technological advances on management information systems in general and accounting systems in particular. Prerequisites: ACC 201, and either BUAD 220 or a CIS course.
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  • ACC 350: Income Tax

    3.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    An introduction to the federal income tax system. Emphasis is on the ways in which the U.S. income tax laws influence personal and business behavior and decision making, and how the tax laws can be used to accomplish various economic and social objectives. Topics covered include an introduction to tax research, principles of income and deduction, tax liability, and tax credits. Individual taxation is the primary focus, but the basic principles apply to most forms of business organization as well. Accounting majors must pass this class with a minimum grade of "C." Prerequisite: minimum sophomore standing.
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  • ACC 397: Special Topics

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Western Colorado University

    Special Topics
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