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4-0-4 Introduction to the theory of accounts and generally accepted accounting principles as applied to a corporation. Emphasis is placed on completing the accounting cycle, inventory and asset valuation and stockholders equity.

Accounting has been called "the language of business." Accordingly, this course emphasizes the provision of relevant and reliable information used by investors, creditors and managers in making financial and business decisions. Areas of emphasis include the basic concepts and principles of financial accounting, the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation, information systems and processing, and internal control. Recognition, measurement, and classification of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are examined and the alternative forms of business organization are covered. BSBA majors only.