Survey of Accounting

Catalog description

An introductory accounting survey course designed specifically for non-majors to gain understanding of business terminology and the role of accounting in business environment. It will specifically focus on providing students with the ability to understand and effectively analyze financial information using the financial statements of a company (as an external user), as well as internal company information that will enhance business decision- making process such as budgeting (as an internal user), combining both financial and managerial accounting areas. It will also briefly introduce the basics of non-profit accounting while highlighting differences between for-profit and non-profit accounting information needs and presentations. For nonaccounting majors only.