The Department is committed to excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, and service. Interested students may contact the Chair of the Department of Accounting for information about this program. An introduction to the accounting principles, concepts, procedures, and techniques underlying financial accounting and reporting with emphasis on business and economic information generated in the accounting process. Topics covered also include the measurement and reporting of assets and liabilities and owners' equity. Introduction to managerial accounting.
Special attention is directed to the use of accounting information in managerial decisions.
This survey course is designed to introduce non-accounting students to the basic concepts and procedures of taxation of individuals and businesses. Students will learn to prepare individual income tax returns as well as necessary forms for starting and operating a small business. Tax planning actions to minimize tax costs will be covered. Not open to Accounting majors. An introduction to the accounting aspects of international business is provided by promoting an awareness of the existence of and an understanding of the reasons for different national practices worldwide.