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20 courses with the subject ACCT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ACCT 160Sustainability and Citizenship Course count1

This course will examine what it means to practice good organizational citizenship and how the introduction of sustainable practices can create value. We will explore how organizations make sound ethical decisions and how these decisions can bring about positive changes to address social and environmental concerns. The recognition of the need to be fiscally responsible and balance profit against these other factors including risk to achieve sustainable future growth will be discussed. The use of outside readings, real-world examples and a project with a sustainability focus will put the course material into practice. Enrollment limited to NON-Accounting majors only GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Alternate Years

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
ACCT 181Financial Accounting Course count1

Introduces the fundamentals of the accounting process. Presents an overview of the accounting cycle, leading to preparation of basic financial statements including the income statement and balance sheet. Examines the proper accounting treatment of the major assets of merchandising and service companies including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment. Also includes an examination of economic activity related to liabilities and stockholders' equity. Introduces the cas flow statement and analysis of basic financial statements. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring 2026-2027 Catalog 97

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
ACCT 185Excel Accounting Lab Course count0.25

Offers an opportunity to use Excel spreadsheet tools to explore financial statements, build financial models, value transactions and evaluate economic opportunities. Provides additional development of the quantitative reasoning and technical skills introduced in the financial accounting coursework. Overload. enrolled in ACCT 277. GPA Typically Offered: Spring

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
0.25
Credits (max)
0.25
Credit unit
units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Corequisite
ACCT 277. Students must enroll in the class if they are also
ACCT 226Operations Research Course count1

Acquaints students with decision-making and application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic problems. Emphasizes optimization of an objective, subject to constraints upon available action. Linear optimization models are treated in depth. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Alternate Years

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ECON 110 or ACCT 277.
ACCT 270Governmental & Nonprofit Acctg Course count1

Studies accounting and management issues pertinent to state and local government, voluntary health and welfare organizations, other nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, and private nonprofit hospitals. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Alternate Years

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 275Corporation Finance Course count1

Provides an overview of two important questions posed to corporate financial managers: 1) what long-term investments should the company make? and 2) how will the company finance those investments? Topics include: stock and bond valuation, financial markets, risk and return, project analysis, capital, dividends and leverage. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277 or ACCT 181 and ECON 110
ACCT 277Intermediate Accounting 1 Course count1

Offers a thorough study of the proper valuation of assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity and the related problems of the proper matching of revenues and expenses. Emphasis is given to the preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 181
ACCT 278Intermediate Accounting 2 Course count1

Offers a thorough study of the proper valuation of assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity and the related problems of the proper matching of revenues and expenses. Emphasis is given to the preparation, analysis h and interpretation of financial statements. GPA units: 1.25 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 282Auditing
Subject
ACCT
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
ACCT 285Accounting Information Systems Course count1

Introduces students to the theory and terminology of information systems, investigates internal controls, security, privacy and ethics in the design, development and usage of information systems and provides students with tools to document and assess existing information systems. Also provides practical experience using database software. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 286Data Analytics Course count1

This course introduces students to understanding when and how data analytics can address specific organizational questions. In addition, it provides the foundation to understand the impact of data quality, the need for data manipulation and analysis and the reporting of results to key decision makers using industry standard data visualization tools. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 292Federal Income Taxation Course count1

A study of the federal income tax laws as they relate primarily to individuals. Consideration is also given to the history of the federal income tax, various proposals for tax reform, the use of tax policy to achieve economic and social objectives and tax planning. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 360Ethics, Acctg & Organizations Course count1

The course examines topics of current interest in organizational and professional ethics with particular attention focused on accountancy. The role of moral philosophy from the perspective of multiple ethical frameworks is discussed in terms of individual and public debates about controversial issues, such as the professional obligation, the responsibilities of individuals in government and corporations, and the role of the corporation as a "legal person." The goal of the course is to help students think, speak, and write clearly in the form of organizationa and professional ethics. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 362Taxation of Entities Course count1

A study of the federal tax laws as they apply to C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts and Estates, both planning for and executing business transactions and decisions. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Alternate Years

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 292
ACCT 382Auditing Course count1

Considers the theory and practice of auditing, including professional ethics, professional standards and procedures and the legal environment in which the auditor functions. Emphasis is placed on the audit process as students gain an understanding of how to plan, design and execute an audit. Other topics include internal control, the nature of evidential matter and the auditors reporting responsibilities. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 387Business Law Course count1

(Based on the Uniform Commercial Code) Includes contracts, agency, sales, negotiable instruments, the legal aspect of business associations, insurance and property, both real and personal. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 389Cost Accounting Course count1

This course covers the use of accounting information for organizational decision making. It focuses on the use of managerial accounting, with discussions of costing methods, cost control and analysis, and budgeting. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 277
ACCT 390Advanced Accounting Course count1

Covers advanced problems relating to partnership formation, operation and liquidation; a study of corporate business combinations and consolidated financial statements under the acquisition method; and other accounting topics such as accounting for derivatives and foreign currency transactions, consolidation of foreign subsidiaries and segment reporting. l majors. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 278. Enrollment limited to 3rd and 4th year ACCT
ACCT 400Directed Reading Course count1

A program in reading and research in a specific topic open to majors with a minimum GPA of 3.25. GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu
ACCT 401Directed Readings Lab Course count0.25

GPA Typically Offered: Annually

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
0.25
Credits (max)
0.25
Credit unit
units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.holycross.edu

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