ACTG 51 - Applied Accounting

    Recent Professors
    Craig R. Vilhauer, Ian R. Stapleton, David Abbott
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, 2027S
    Class Size
    48–55 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) and MATH-C, Math-61 or MATH-62 is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ACTG 51
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course is an entry-level Accounting course emphasizing a preparer approach using manual accounting methods and comparing them to current computerized accounting. Basic course work during the first half of the semester relates to the sole proprietorship type organization. During the second half of the course the emphasis changes to cover the basics of partnership and corporate accounting. Students will become acquainted with both the theory and terminology associated with the accounting cycle . Other topics in accounting will also be covered including Payroll, Cash, Inventory, Bad Debts and Depreciation.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:45pm–4:45pm, Mon Wed 2:45pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–2:30pm