ACCT R101 - Financial Accounting

    Recent Professors
    Sophie Cates, Brenda Richter, Mark Frohnauer
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    32–70 students
    Difficulty
    5.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ACCT R101
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by business owners, managers, investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or better or “P”.
    Usually Held
    Tue 10:30am–12:20pm, Thu 10:30am–11:45am, Wed 5:30pm–6:45pm, Mon 10:30am–12:20pm