Topics not covered in other accounting courses are presented. Credits 1-4
- Subject
- ACCT
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
17 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.
Topics not covered in other accounting courses are presented. Credits 1-4
This fundamental course introduces the student to the language of business. The basic theory and practice of financial accounting is studied including the balance sheet equation; the system of debits and credits; transaction analysis; adjusting entries; financial statement preparation; closing entries; income determination and the accounting for assets and liabilities. Sophomore or higher class standing Credits 3
BUSI 113, ENGR 305, POLS 230, PSYC 221, or SOCI 230 3-4
A concise overview of the fundamental theories of financial and managerial accounting. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive perspective of the accounting field. Topics will include the accounting process; costing; budgeting; and accounting theories. The course is designed to give an accounting background to the non-accounting student. *Course cannot be used as a substitute for ACCT 211 or ACCT 212. Credits 1-4
This course is designed to give a basic overview of the world of forensic accounting and its application in today's society. We start with the foundational areas and then learn about types of fraud examination and forensic accounting. We delve into more specific fraud areas covering internal organization issues dealing with employees and vendors. We also take time to discuss the areas of bankruptcies and . identity thefts. Topics of discussion include prevention; detection; and investigation of fraud while applying our new skills to real world situations. Credits 3
This course is geared towards the student or healthcare manager who needs a basic grounding in financial accounting and analysis within health care organizations. Information on how financial statements are prepared and used in health care organizations is emphasized. Credits 3
BUSI 113, ENGR 305, POLS 230, PSYC 221, or SOCI 230 3-4
The importance of income taxation relating to individual decisions and the need for tax research and planning is emphasized. This course covers preparation of individual returns with detailed analysis of the underlying tax concepts.
Analysis of cost behavior; cost-profit volume analysis; budgeting; job order and process cost systems; standard costs and cost control. Quantitative methods and behavioral developments are applied to cost accounting data. The objective is improvement of the quality of the cost information provided for managerial decision making. Credits 3
This course details major issues in the field of accountancy with primary topics changing from semester to semester. May be taken more than once for credit. Credits 3
Current auditing practices and objectives of independent accounting firms examined in detail. Particular emphasis placed on auditing theory and procedures and the ethical and legal responsibilities of auditing. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Field Experience AU: Service Learning Courses
Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 1-4 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
The seminar in accounting examines major contemporary issues in the field. Issues covered may include topics such a taxes; financial accounting theory; C.M.A and C.P.A problems; or international accounting problems. Students are responsible for presenting; discussing; and writing about ideas expressed in the professional literature. Credits 3
An advanced course in the theory of financial accounting with heavy emphasis on special problem areas in accounting such as partnership accounting; home office and branch accounting; mergers and acquisitions; consolidated statements; bankruptcy; estates and trusts; fund accounting and international accounting problems. The current pronouncement of the major authoritative bodies reviewed and illustrated. Credits 3
Sub-Total Credits 6 Total Credits 28
Credits 1-4
Source: Alfred University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61