ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting

    Recent Professors
    Joel Glassman, Leah Hoover, Sarra Salib, Gabriela Bryant, Claude Ognibene, Paul Viersen, Eddie Markman, Michelle Zaloom and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    20–42 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    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 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.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Fri, Tue Thu 10:20am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 1:15pm–3:20pm, Mon Wed 1:15pm–3:25pm