ACCT 290 — Foundations of the Accounting Profession (3 Credits, Summer)
Students will complete a comprehensive project providing hands-on experience with all of the procedural details involved in the accounting cycle. The project will include evaluating financial information, data entry in an accounting system, and preparation of financial statements that are in conformity with GAAP. Accounting internal control concepts important to the reliability of any accounting system will also be taught. Students will complete a project in an accounting information system software. Additional topical coverage will include ethics cases, professional judgment, career exploration, and identifying professional certifications within the accounting industry. PREREQ: ACCT 201 or BOOK 252 . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)