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A survey of financial accounting for non-business students. Major emphasis is on the uses and limitations of financial statements. Emphasis is placed on applying the financial statement analysis skills taught in the course to (1) interpreting annual reports of publicly traded companies; (2) using online stock screening and analysis software; and (3) understanding SEC enforcement actions and articles from the business press.
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This course is an introduction to financial accounting. Financial accounting is the process through which an organization reports financial information to interested parties. In other words, it is the language of business. The information is used for decision-making purposes by managers, investors, bankers, labor unions, suppliers, etc. In this class, you will learn how to prepare, analyze and use financial accounting information.
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Credits: 3
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Credits: 3
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Combines a detailed examination of currently accepted accounting principles and procedures with an investigation of the economic reasons for (and consequences of) particular accounting treatments. Topics include generally accepted accounting principles, alternative accounting principles and procedures, and refinement of skills in the analysis of complex transactions.
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Combines a detailed examination of currently accepted accounting principles and procedures with an investigation of the economic reasons for (and consequences of) particular accounting treatments. Topics include generally accepted accounting principles, alternative accounting principles and procedures, and refinement of skills in the analysis of complex transactions.
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Cost accounting concepts are emphasized in combination with the uses of accounting data for managerial decision making, planning, and control. Cost-volume-profit relationships, budgeting, absorption versus direct (variable) costing, cost allocation, inventory control, standard costing, variance analysis, transfer pricing, and international issues are covered. Learning tools include case studies and a business management game using managerial accounting data for making marketing, production, and financial decisions.
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This course is useful for Accounting, Business and non-business majors desiring to learn about taxes and thier impact on personal and business financial decisions. Concepts of taxable and excludable income, personal/business investment deductions, tax credits, taxation of gains and losses on property transactions, taxation of employee benefits, international tax issues, financial planning opportunities and tax policy issues are covered through lectures, tax return preparation, and tax research projects. Although income taxation is emphasized, property, estate, gift and sales tax issues are also disucssed.
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The interpretation of income taxation for partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts, and federal inheritance and gift taxation. Introduction to taxation of international transactions. Emphasis on tax service and use of current federal tax forms. The reconciliation of tax accounting and financial accounting theory and practice.
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The course focuses on the analysis of financial statements as an aid to making investments, lending, and financial planning decisions. The major objective of the course is to apply the tools and techniques of financial analysis in order to understand and interpret published financial data and to use this understanding to forecast the future financial condition of the firm. Case studies are used. (Formerly known as FINC 243.)
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Accounting 251 covers a variety of financial accounting topics including business combinations, international accounting and foreign currency issues, partnerships, and government/nonprofit accounting.
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Credits: 3
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The senior accounting major (only) is given the opportunity to explore accounting issues from an historical, theoretical, and practical standpoint. Communication, both oral and written, of accounting subjects is emphasized in the presentation of research in accounting and in the discussion of recent developments. Class participation is informal with a free exchange of ideas. (Not offered every year)
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This course is designed to build on the level of knowledge obtained in the Business Law I course. The emphasis in Law II is on the business sector and such areas as Agency, Partnerships, and Corporations. In addition, the student will develop an understanding of the principal areas of law and regulation affecting business transactions in order to have a better understanding of the business management role. Subjects such as insurance, property, and unfair business practices will be reviewed. The case study and briefing method is utilized. Note: This course is a requirement for the New York State CPA exam.
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This course is designed for non-business majors who have no prior formal training in financial management or accounting. It focuses in detail on basic finance and accounting techniques and will help students to develop a set of accounting and finance skills that can be applied to a variety of business problems. Course topics include the scope and nature of financial management, the tax environment of business, fundamentals of accounting, techniques of financial analysis and control, working capital management, and long-term investment and financing decisions. Case studies will be used. Students who complete ACCT-390 should not enroll in ACCT-001.
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A survey of financial accounting for non-business students. Major emphasis is on the uses and limitations of financial statements. Emphasis is placed on applying the financial statement analysis skills taught in the course to (1) interpreting annual reports of publicly traded companies; (2) using online stock screening and analysis software; and (3) understanding SEC enforcement actions and articles from the business press.
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Credits: 1.75
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Credits: 1.75
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Credits: 1.75
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Credits: 1.75
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Prerequisite: ACCT 556, MBA 2nd year only.
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This is an intermediate course in financial statement analysis with an emphasis on analyzing earnings quality for forecasting and valuation purposes. We will focus on selected issues in fundamental analysis and the assessment of earnings quality. Most of the skills to be acquired in the class will be taught through the analysis of company filings.
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Credits: 1.75
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This is an intermediate course in corporate financial reporting. We will focus on specific topics in revenue and expense recognition with an emphasis on analyzing earnings for forecasting and valuation purposes. We will also cover balance sheet analysis for the purpose of analyzing liquidity and risk. Most of the skills to be acquired in the class will be taught through the analysis of company filings.
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