Accounting 010

52:010:101 Introduction to Financial Accounting (R) (3) An introduction to accounting theory and practice and its function as the communications medium of the modern business information system.

52:010:202 Management Accounting (R) (3) The management uses of accounting data for planning, control, and decision making emphasized in the study of cost accounting, budgeting, and internal reporting procedures. Prerequisite: 52:010:101.

52:010:305 Intermediate Accounting I (3) In-depth development of both the basic theory underlying financial accounting and the accounting process, with an emphasis on their application to items on the financial statements. Covers the various reporting and disclosure requirements under generally accepted accounting principles. Prerequisites: 52:010:101, 202; 52:140:101; 50:198:110; 50:220:105,106.

52:010:306 Intermediate Accounting II (3) Continuation of 52:010:305. Prerequisite: 52:010:305.

52:010:383 Federal Tax Accounting I (3) An analysis of the federal tax laws as they apply to the income of partnerships, decedents, estates and trusts, and corporations. Focus on corporate distributions, especially taxed corporations, capital changes, liquidations, and corporate reorganizations. Prerequisite: 52:010:305.

52:010:384 Federal Tax Accounting II (3) An analysis of the federal tax laws as they apply to the income of individuals. Specifically, analysis of gross income, exclusions, business and nonbusiness deductions, gains and losses, and capital gain and loss treatment. Prerequisite: 52:010:383.

52:010:401 Advanced Accounting (3) Emphasis on the purchase and pooling methods of accounting for mergers and acquisitions, the cost and equity methods of accounting for an investment subsequent to its acquisition, and consolidations that result from intercorporate stock exchanges. Accounting for foreign operations and for state and municipal government entities. Prerequisites: 52:010:305,306.

52:010:415 Concepts of Auditing (3) Objectives and concepts of auditing including audit planning, the internal control structure, audit evidence, audit sampling, materiality and audit risk, and reporting on audited financial statements. Overviews of audit methodology, international auditing, and the Code of Professional Conduct. Prerequisites: 52:010:305,306.

52:010:441 Accounting Theory (3) Contemporary theories explaining accounting and auditing phenomena. Alternative hypotheses and views to explain existing and emerging issues and observations in areas relating to the markets for accounting and auditing services. Accounting regulations and rule setting and the accounting profession. Prerequisites: 52:010:101; 52:140:101; 50:198:110; 50:220:105,106.

52:010:451 Cost Accounting (3) Identifying, measuring, accumulating, analyzing, preparing, interpreting, and communicating financial information used by management in fulfilling organizational goals. Standards of Ethical Conduct for Management Accountants. Prerequisites: 52:010:202; 52:140:101; 50:198:110; 50:220:105,106.

52:010:472 Financial Statement Analysis (3) A study of the various factors that affect the critical examination and interpretation of financial statements from the viewpoint of various groups using such data. Thorough consideration of accounting problems, analytical methods, and item content of formal statements, with attention to statements of cost analysis and other specialized control reports. Prerequisites: 52:010:305,306.

52:010:487 Independent Study in Accounting (BA 1-3) Individual study under the supervision of a member of the accounting faculty in an area of accounting study, on a project or on a paper of the sort not usually undertaken in a regular course, in order to deepen and broaden the student's professional horizon and enrich his or her educational experience. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

52:010:491,492 Special Topics in Accounting (3,3) Designed to integrate course materials, introduce newer philosophies and techniques in accounting, and apply them to selected problems. Extensive reading and research reports required. Topics vary from year to year. Prerequisites: 52:010:305,306.

52:010:495 Honors Thesis in Accounting (3,3) An individual research project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

52:010:497 Accounting Internship (3) A structured practical program conducted by a business in cooperation with the School of Business-Camden. Prerequisites: Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0; permission of internship director.