ACCT 201A - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

    Recent Professors
    Sean Bowman, Carol Braun, Kerry Bailey, Cynthia Wilshusen, Diane Stevens
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Advisories: Elementary Algebra or eligibility for transfer level math using the current college process
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ACCT 201A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Explores what financial accounting is, why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. Covers the accounting information system and the recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the classified financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls and ethics.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–11:05am, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:50pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:50am