124 Principles of Accounting I

Introduces basic accounting principles and practices for service and merchandsing types of businesses.  Areas include:  accounting as an information system, the accounting cycle, financial statements and internal control, short-term liquid assets, inventories, and current liabilities and payroll.  Special emphasis will be placed upon the practical application of accounting principles.  3cr., 3hr. lecture.

Prereq: ENG 19 with grade C or better or placement at least ENG 22 or 55, and MATH 1 or 18 either with grade C or better or placement at least MATH 22 or 82; or consent.

Student Learning Outcomes:
1.  Complete the accounting cycle from source documents to
      financial statements with emphasis on practical application of accounting
      principles for a sole proprietorship.
2.  Identify, assess, and recommend solutions to a business environment
      based on internal control principles.