Course Descriptions
ACCOUNTING (AC)
AC-201 Principles of Accounting I (3)
Accounting is often called the language of business. This course introduces students to the accounting cycle and the terminology of accounting through the application of procedures used to classify, record, and interpret business transactions and prepare financial statements. Topics include the principles and procedures for valuing assets and measuring income. The focus of this course and AC-202 is to provide fundamental accounting skills and knowledge to prepare students for advanced courses in business and accounting.
Prerequisite: MA-103
AC-202 Principles of Accounting II (3)
This course is a continuation of AC-201, completing an introduction to financial accounting and providing the fundamentals of managerial accounting. Topics include financial statement analysis, product costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, capital, and operational budgeting, cash flow analysis, and other techniques useful for management decision-making.
Prerequisite: AC-201
AC-204 Foundations of Financial & Strategic Accounting (3)
Every business speaks a language—and accounting is where that language begins. In this course, students learn how financial data becomes the backbone of strategy, insight, and action. From recording real-world transactions to preparing key financial statements, students will see how numbers are more than numbers—they are tools for influence, forecasting, and smart decision-making. This course connects financial and strategic accounting in a way that feels relevant, modern, and alive. Students will explore how financial information supports internal analysis, operational planning, and ethical thinking. Along the way, we introduce the emerging role of AI and technology in transforming how data is interpreted and used to drive results. Whether you're headed into finance, management, entrepreneurship, or tech-driven accounting, this course lays the foundation for how great decisions are made.
English 102 and Communication 101 are prerequisites for all upper division courses.
AC-301 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
This course and AC-302 provide in-depth coverage of financial accounting theory and practice for accounting majors and those who need more than basic knowledge. Topics include accounting processes and the application of GAAP to the preparation of the financial statements, with specific emphasis on recognition and measurement of cash, receivables, and inventories.
Prerequisites: AC-202, EN-102, COM-101
AC-302 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
This course is a continuation of AC-301. Topics include the application of GAAP to the recognition and measurement of plant assets and intangibles, debt securities, stockholder’s equity, pensions, leases, and income taxes. Service-Learning.
Prerequisites: AC-301,EN-102, COM-101
AC-303 Managerial Accounting (3)
This course presents advanced topics in cost and managerial accounting. It is intended for accounting majors and may also be appropriate for students interested in finance and operations. Topics include break-even analysis, job order, process, standard cost systems, capital budgeting, and emerging practices such as reengineering, strategic alliances, and open-book management. Service-Learning.
Prerequisites: AC-202, EN-102, COM-101
AC-306 Tax Concepts (3)
This course provides an introduction to Federal Income Taxation and is intended for accounting and business majors who need to understand the tax implications of business decisions. Topics include analysis of principles, laws, and regulations which underlie the federal tax system and their effect on individuals, businesses and property transactions. Service-Learning.
Prerequisites: AC-202, EN-102, COM-101
AC-362 Legal and Ethical Issues in Business (3)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the legal and ethical issues business decision-makers face in determining appropriate policies and actions. Focus is given to the effect of decisions on stakeholders including employees, customers, investors, and society. Topics include application of moral philosophies to common business dilemmas, professional codes of ethics, and elements of business law including contracts, the Uniform Commercial code, and agency. As part of this class, students will have the option to participate in activities that integrate meaningful business-related service to the community with course learning. Service-Learning.
Prerequisites: EN-102, COM-101
AC-385 Accounting and Financial Modeling (3)
Numbers don’t just tell a story — they reveal the truth. In this course, students learn to decode that truth by mastering the interpretation and analysis of financial statements. Designed for future accountants and business professionals alike, this course examines how to evaluate an organization’s financial position, identify patterns in data, and use ratios, trends, and models to drive decision-making. Through case studies and applied projects, students will gain the necessary tools to assess profitability, liquidity, and risk — and to communicate findings with clarity. Whether your passion lies in accounting, marketing, finance, or management, this course equips you to think like a business professional— fluent in the language of numbers and confident in communicating insights that drive decisions.
AC-404 Auditing I (3)
This course examines the theory and practice of auditing as applied to transaction cycles, auditing terminology, internal control procedures, reporting on audited statements, audit evidence, and review and analysis of statements on auditing standards. Service-Learning.
Prerequisites: AC-302, EN-102, COM-101
AC-405 Auditing II (3)
This course is a continuation of AC-404. Topics include auditor’s legal and ethical considerations, statistical sampling, extensions of the auditor’s function including operational auditing, compliance auditing, and reporting on other types of financial and non-financial information, and the use of generalized auditing software. Service-Learning.
Prerequisites: AC-404, EN-102, COM-101
AC-408 Governmental Accounting (3)
This course provides an introduction to the principles and procedures of fund accounting for government and nonprofit institutions. Topics include budgetary control, types of funds, revenue and expenditure accounting, and financial reporting for public sector organizations.
Prerequisites: AC-202, EN-102, COM-101
AC-416 Career Development (3)
Starting one’s career is often both an exciting goal and a mystifying, overwhelming challenge. This course provides students with the knowledge and tools needed for successful career planning and entry. The course covers developmental issues, theories, and activities useful for career exploration. Also included are approaches to making career and lifestyle choices, societal trends that may affect career decisions, and self-management skills at work. Students develop an action plan for initiating their career and personal portfolio of resources for use in the job search.
Prerequisites: AC-308, EN-102, COM-101