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ACCT 160. Intro to Accounting Careers. 1-3 Credits.

An introduction to accounting careers and the accounting profession. Students develop skills and resources that will help them launch a career in accounting. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 200 or declared or pre accountancy major or consent of CoBPA academic advisor. F,S.

ACCT 200. Elements of Accounting I. 3 Credits.

Basic principles of the complete accounting cycle. F,S.

ACCT 201. Elements of Accounting II. 3 Credits.

Special emphasis on partnership, corporate accounting, and the uses of accounting information by managers. Prerequisite: ACCT 200 or ACCT 275. F,S.

ACCT 218. Advanced Spreadsheet Applications. 3 Credits.

Advanced techniques in computer spreadsheet applications. Prerequisite: ISBC 117. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 201. F,S.

ACCT 275. Accounting for Pre-MBA. 3 Credits.

No credit allowed to students who have completed ACCT 201. Financial and managerial accounting concepts and practices oriented towards the decision maker. F,S.

ACCT 301. Intermediate Accounting I. 3 Credits.

Concepts, time value of money, current assets, current liabilities, plant and equipment, and intangibles. Prerequisite: ACCT 201. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 218; Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing; declared and pre-CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 302. Intermediate Accounting II. 3 Credits.

Corporations, long-term liabilities, investments, statement analysis, and cash flow statement. Prerequisites: ACCT 301 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the Department Chair and Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 309. Accounting Information Systems. 3 Credits.

The application of systems design and use from the accountant's perspective. Coverage includes computerized and manual accounting systems, elements of internal control, flowcharting, and the interface of accounting and management information systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 301 and Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 312. Fund Accounting. 3 Credits.

Financial accounting, control, and reporting for governmental and not-for profit entities. Prerequisites: ACCT 201 and ACCT 218; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 315. Business Law I. 3 Credits.

The legal environment of business, governmental regulation, contracts, and property. Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ACCT 201 and ECON 202; minimum total of 50 credit hours; declared and pre-CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 316. Business Law II. 3 Credits.

Commercial paper, secured transactions, business organizations, and liability of professionals. Prerequisites: ACCT 315; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 320. Cost Accounting. 3 Credits.

Principles and techniques used to account for and analyze costs incurred to produce products or services. Prerequisite: ACCT 201. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ACCT 218; Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing; declared and pre-CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 380. International Accounting. 3 Credits.

Topics include comparative accounting systems, environmental influences on accounting, international financial statement analysis, foreign currency transactions, international standards harmonization, international taxation, transfer pricing, and multinational performance evaluation. Prerequisites: ACCT 201; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. S.

ACCT 397. Cooperative Education. 1-2 Credits.

On the job compensated cooperative work experience in various areas of accounting. Prerequisites: ACCT 301, ACCT 320, minimum GPA of 2.70, and the approval of the Accounting Co-operative/Internship Coordinator. Repeatable to 12 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

ACCT 401. Advanced Accounting. 3 Credits.

Special problems in accounting including consolidated statements, partnerships, and foreign exchange. Prerequisites: ACCT 302; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 403. Contemporary Accounting Theory. 3 Credits.

A study of the emerging issues and the problems facing the accounting profession with special emphasis on the authoritative pronouncements as designated by the American Institute of CPAs and the Financial Accounting Standards Board. S-U grading not allowed. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 401 or consent of instructor; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 405. Assurance Services. 3 Credits.

Explores methods of improving the quality of information or its context for decision makers. Examples include assurances on the reliability of financial statements, the processes and controls used to manage and operate businesses, assertions and agreements made to third parties, and regulatory compliance. Prerequisites: ACCT 302, ACCT 309, ECON 210; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 406. Independent Assurance. 3 Credits.

Auditing and assurance theory as applied by independent accountants. Prerequisites: ACCT 405 or consent of instructor; declared CoBPA majors only. S.

ACCT 410. Federal Individual Income Tax. 3 Credits.

Federal income tax relating to individuals to include the more complex tax situations. A computerized individual income tax preparation is used as a part of the course. Prerequisites: ACCT 201; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 411. Business Income Taxation. 3 Credits.

Federal income tax relating to corporations and partnerships. Introduction to estate and gift tax and fiduciary income tax. Prerequisites: ACCT 302; Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 412. Advanced Tax. 3 Credits.

Unified transfer tax, trusts and estates, other contemporary topics as appropriate, and techniques of tax research. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor, open to declared CoBPA majors only. S.

ACCT 416. Advanced Business Law. 3 Credits.

Advanced topics and contemporary issues in business law including ethics, legal representation in business, and the impact of selected governmental regulations on businesses. Prerequisites: ACCT 315 and Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 450. Contemporary Issues in Accounting. 3 Credits.

A critical analysis of contemporary issues in accounting. Written and oral presentations are required. Prerequisites: ACCT 302; Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 405.

ACCT 494. The Literature of Accounting. 1-3 Credits.

Directed studies in the recognized journals, periodicals, and professional publications of the field. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor, open to declared CoBPA majors only. Repeatable to 6 credits.

ACCT 495. Special Topics in Accounting. 1-3 Credits.

Specially arranged courses/seminars. Topics will vary. Courses will offer specialized knowledge in a specific area related to accounting. Prerequisites: Minimum of junior standing and approval of the instructor or department chair. Repeatable to 12 credits. On demand.

ACCT 497. Accounting Internship. 1-12 Credits.

On the job compensated internship work experience in various areas of accounting. Prerequisites: ACCT 301 or ACCT 320; overall minimum GPA of 2.70; approval of the Accounting Co-operative/Internship Coordinator; the job responsibilities of the student must be accounting related in order to receive accounting internship credit. Repeatable to 12 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

ACCT 501. Seminar in Accounting Issues. 3 Credits.

Addresses current issues in accounting and develops appropriate professional judgment through researching and applying accounting standards. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc director. F,S.

ACCT 502. Financial Reporting and Decision Making. 3 Credits.

This course provides an overview of financial accounting terminology and concepts, financial statements, and the financial reporting process. Emphasis is placed on the decision usefulness of financial statement information and the financial reporting process as a means of communicating information about firms. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ivy Software's "Business Math and Statistics-Graduate" self-paced course or demonstrated equivalent competencies. F,S.

ACCT 503. Advanced Financial Accounting. 3 Credits.

Accounting for inter-corporate investments, business combinations, and other advanced financial accounting topics. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. F,S.

ACCT 504. Seminar in Auditing. 3 Credits.

Expands understanding of the auditing function and provides a framework for analyzing contemporary auditing and assurance issues. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. F.

ACCT 506. Accounting Systems. 3 Credits.

This course examines business processes and controls within the context of enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), with an emphasis on the financial cycle. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 507. Advanced Managerial Accounting. 3 Credits.

Functional uses of accounting in management of the enterprise.

ACCT 508. Fraud Examination. 3 Credits.

Focuses on understanding types of fraud as well as collecting and evaluating evidence relating to preventing and detecting frauds. Evidence gathering methods will include the examination of documents, publicly available information, and standard practices for interviews and interrogations. Prerequisite: ACCT 405 or equivalent.

ACCT 509. Accounting Information for Decision and Control. 3 Credits.

Management accounting concepts and their application in internal planning, control, and decision-making. Prerequisite: ACCT 502. F,S.

ACCT 510. Taxation of Individuals. 3 Credits.

This graduate-level course covers federal taxation of individuals. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. F.

ACCT 511. Taxation of Businesses. 3 Credits.

This graduate-level course covers federal taxation of business organizations. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 512. Accounting for Governments & Nonprofits. 3 Credits.

This course covers accounting for governmental and nonprofit entities, including fund accounting. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 521. Intermediate Financial Accounting I. 3 Credits.

This is a first course in financial accounting for graduate students that has a preparer orientation, but also provides a foundation for analyzing financial statements. Specific content focuses on assets and current liabilities as well as the formats and uses of the primary financial statements. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. F.

ACCT 522. Intermediate Financial Accounting II. 3 Credits.

This is the second of a two-course in financial accounting for graduate students. The course has a preparer orientation, but also provides a foundation for analyzing financial statements. Specific content includes liabilities, investments, equity, revenue recognition and other topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 521 or Permission of MAcc Director.

ACCT 523. Financial Accounting III. 3 Credits.

This course is part of the graduate financial accounting sequence. The course has a problem-solving orientation, and involves the application of accounting principles to complex transactions and topics including deferred taxes, leases, and pensions. Prerequisite: ACCT 522 or permission of the Director of the Master of Accountancy program. F,S,SS.

ACCT 525. Audit & Assurance Services. 3 Credits.

Examines the role that assurance services play in improving the quality of information and its usefulness for decision making. Materiality and risk assessment are considered along with processes and controls in relation to financial statement audits. Prerequisites: ACCT 522 and ACCT 506, or Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 526. Advanced Business Law for Accountants. 3 Credits.

Examines legal topics relevant to accountants and financial professionals including securities law, commercial paper, secured transactions, professional liability, corporations and partnerships. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 527. IT Governance and Audit. 3 Credits.

This course introduces topics related to information technology governance and audit, and their roles in internal control and risk management in accounting. Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Accountancy program or permission of the Director of the Master of Accountancy program. On demand.

ACCT 560. Personal Accountability & Ethics. 3 Credits.

Examines foundations of ethical behavior with an emphasis on personal accountability. Issues, regulations, and cases relevant to accountants and auditors are examined. Approaches for dialogue in the context of ethical issues are introduced. Includes a service project component. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. F.

ACCT 561. Accounting Ethics and Leadership. 3 Credits.

Accounting professionals have a special role in assuring the quality of financial reports, and in conveying useful information to stakeholders throughout society. Identifying, and being able to effectively respond to, ethical issues are important skills for accounting professionals. This course explores the concepts of ethical thinking, professional behavior, integrity, and independence, as well as specific principles as identified in the Codes of Professional Conduct. The ethical tone of an organization is set by its leaders, and thus an understanding of leadership, and how managers can effectively lead others in a responsible manner, is important to understand from both the perspective of being a leader, and working with leaders in an organization. Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Accountancy program or permission of the Director of the Master of Accountancy program. F,S,SS.

ACCT 575. Special Topics. 3 Credits.

Specific topic will vary from offering to offering at the discretion of the department. Prerequisites and/or corequisites may be required depending upon the special topic selected. Course may be repeated up to a total of nine credits with permission of department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Repeatable to 9 credits.

ACCT 590. Contemporary Readings in Accounting. 2 Credits.

Review of outstanding monographs and other writings in the field of accounting.

ACCT 591. Accounting Research. 1-6 Credits.

Individual student projects designed to develop skills in accounting research.

ACCT 592. Research in Federal Tax. 1-4 Credits.

Research in Federal Income Tax with emphasis on corporations and shareholders. Prerequisite: ACCT 411 or equivalent. Repeatable to 4 credits.

ACCT 593. Research in Business Law. 1-4 Credits.

Individual projects designed to develop basic skills in legal research.

ACCT 597. Graduate Accounting Internship. 1-6 Credits.

Compensated work experience in various areas of accounting. Must follow processes and meet internship requirements of the Department of Accountancy and CoBPA. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. Repeatable to 6 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

ACCT 996. Continuing Enrollment. 1-12 Credits.

Repeatable. S/U grading.

ACCT 997. Independent Study. 2 Credits.

The independent study requires the student to investigate a topic in accounting and to prepare a formal report satisfactory to the MAcc Program Director.

ACCT 998. Thesis. 1-15 Credits.