ACTG 154 - Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting

    Recent Professors
    Hellen L. Zhang
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ACTG 121 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ACTG 154
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Study of the theory and practice of accounting for local and state government entities and nonprofit agencies. Topics include analysis and application of pronouncements from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); fund accounting, operational and cash budgeting, and operational control issues; transaction analysis, financial statement preparation and analysis, and external reporting issues. Intended for students who hold a Bachelor’s degree and who need the course to meet the CPA exam coursework requirement. Accounting majors who intend to transfer to UC or CSU should take this course at their transfer school.