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  • AAS 101: Introduction to African American Studies

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course will provide an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of major themes and topics in African American experience. It will familiarize students with some of the central debates and problems within the field: Is there such a thing as a "Black" experience How African is AfricanAmericanculture What kinds of theories can we advance to explain the relationship between race and a range of social and economic indicators How have scholars traditionally understood the connections between Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas How do issues of gender affect issues of race What new insights do postmodern and postcolonial theories offer on all these subjects In addition, AAS 101 will draw on the instructor's scholarly orientations topics of study will include African American economic, political, and social institutions and their developments over time artistic, intellectual, and social movements and their contributions to African American cultural history and issues of identity in relation to changing social and cultural structures. Students will read major interdisciplinary works in historical and cultural studies and critical race theory. Students will explore influential theories and research methods in African American studies as well as the basic methods of interdisciplinary analysis and interpretation. Meets general academic requirement D.
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  • ACT 101: Financial Accounting

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    The course will provide the student with a fundamental understanding of accounting as a means for decision making by integrating preparation of financial information and written reports for a variety of users with case discussions and oral presentations. Students will participate in analysis of a company using financial data. Further analysis of the industry with interfirm comparisons will be done in teams. Prerequisite: ECN 101 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics
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  • ACT 201: Accounting Information Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course will build a broad knowledge of the principles, concepts, and internal controls that support accounting information systems. The identification, collection, processing, analysis, interpretation, and communication of the accounting information needs and requirements of an organization will be examined in relationship to the roles accountants play as designers, users, evaluators, and controllers of those systems. Accounting software, the Internet, databases, and spreadsheets will be used as vehicles for analysis and problem solving. Integrated into the course will be current issues such as electronic commerce, data security, data warehousing, and enterprise resource planning systems. Prerequisite: ACT 101 Financial Accounting with a grade of 'C' or better required. 'B' or bettrecommended
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  • ACT 224 ,225: Cost/Managerial Accounting

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    A study of cost and managerial concepts and their application to the planning and control of manufacturing and service firms. Topics include accounting for the production process (job order, process, standard, and activity based costing) performance and productivity measurement (profit planning, variance analysis, and responsibility accounting) and revenue and cost analysis for decision making (cost estimation, CVP analysis, and differential cost analysis). Prerequisite: ACT 101 Financial Accounting. ACT 320 or 321 Intermediate Accounting I is recommended Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 225.
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  • ACT 320 ,321: Intermediate Accounting I

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    Theoretical bases for accounting practices are explored along with a detailed analysis of the financial statements and accounting principles for valuing assets. Topics include the conceptual framework of accounting, balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, and current and longterm assets. Students will continue to use computers as a tool for preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial data. Prerequisite: ACT 101 Financial Accounting. ACT 201 should also be completed or enrolled concurrently. Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 321.
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  • ACT 322 ,323: Intermediate Accounting II

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    Theoretical bases of accounting practices continue to be explored as students learn valuation and reporting techniques for current and longterm abilities, stockholders' equity, income taxes, postemployment benefits, and leases. Emphasis is placed on accounting practices for large corporations such as earnings per share and SEC reporting. Four class hours per week. Prerequisite: ACT 201 Accounting Information Systems and ACT 320 or 321 Intermediate Accounting I Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 323.
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  • ACT 326 ,327: Concepts of Federal Taxation

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    An analysis of income tax fundamentals focusing on the development of tax concepts, tax planning, the Internal Revenue Code, and rulings and decisions interpreting the code. Topics covered will include tax issues, reporting requirements, required treatments, and recent developments in taxation. Prerequisite: ACT 320 or 321 Intermediate Accounting I Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 327.
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  • ACT 330 ,331: Advanced Accounting

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course will introduce corporate consolidations and mergers and show the procedure needed to prepare and present the financial statements of the consolidated entity. Partnership accounting, especially dissolution and liquidation, and accounting for government and nonprofit organizations will be covered as well as international accounting issues. Prerequisite: ACT 322 or 323 Intermediate Accounting II Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 331.
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  • ACT 332 ,333: Auditing

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    Procedures involved in the conduct of external and internal audits and special investigations as well as the nature, scope, and form of opinions offered by professional auditors. Procedures for study and evaluation of internal accounting controls, the application of statistical tools, and legal and ethical issues will also be covered. Prerequisite: ACT 322 or 323 Intermediate Accounting II Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 333.
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  • ACT 334: Fraud Examination

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course helps students understand and apply the theory, terminology, and analytical techniques that are used in the investigation of financial crimes. Topics include the nature of fraud, theories of fraud, current research related to fraud, criminal statutes related to financial crimes, forensic accounting procedures, fraud examination methodology, investigative techniques used in solving financial crimes, interviewing, rules of evidence, sources of information, use of technology to detect and prevent fraud, and current issues in financial investigations. Experiential learning activities used in resolving financial crimes will be used. Prerequisite: ACT 320 or 321 Intermediate Accounting I
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