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22 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 195Introduction to Fraud Examination3.0

Overview of occupational fraud, including fraud theory, prevention, detection and investigation. Emphasis on personal ethics, individual responsibility, and societal effects: past, present and future.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ACCT 251Financial Accounting - A User Perspective3

Financial accounting presented from a user perspective with a focus on decision-making. Reading and comprehending an annual report.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ACCT 252Using Accounting Information for Management Decisions3

Use of accounting information to manage, measure, and improve the performance of a company, and to make decisions about future operations.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 251 . Credits: 3
ACCT 260Professionalism in Accounting1

Overview of the accounting profession, including specializations, certifications, and career tracks. Focus on professionalism and business etiquette, including resume building, interviewing, networking, communication skills, and social media presence.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 251 . Credits: 1
ACCT 265Accounting Information Systems3

Accounting information systems with an emphasis on business processes, transaction initiation and recording, and internal controls. Relevant technology will also be covered.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ACCT 251 . Credits: 3
ACCT 293Topics in Accounting1-3

Topics in Accounting.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ACCT 301Financial Statement Analysis

Short-term liquidity, cash flow from operations, funds flow, capital structure, long-term solvency, return on investment, asset utilization, and operating performance. Cross-listed with FIN 301.

Subject
ACCT
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 351. Credits: 3
Alias
FIN 301
ACCT 306Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation3

Short-term liquidity, cash flow from operations, funds flow, capital structure, long-term solvency, return on investment, asset utilization, and operating performance. Cross-listed with FIN 306.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
FIN 305 Credits: 3
ACCT 330Fraud Examination3

Overview of occupational fraud, including fraud theory, prevention, and investigation. Emphasis on fraudulent financial reporting.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 351 . Credits: 3
ACCT 351Intermediate Accounting I3

Accounting theory in financial statements, valuation and present value concepts, and current assets.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ACCT 251 . Credits: 3
ACCT 352Intermediate Accounting II3

Theory applied to investments, current and long-term liabilities, leases, income taxes, pensions, and shareholders’ equity.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ACCT 351 . Credits: 3
ACCT 355Introduction to Income Taxation3

Federal income taxation of individuals and sole proprietors, gross-income inclusions and exclusions, business and employee deductions, property transactions, capital gains and losses, and cost recovery.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 251 . Regular Grading Credits: 3
ACCT 356Cost Accounting3

Budgeting, systems design, responsibility accounting and motivation, standard costing, variance analysis, cost behavior patterns, relevant costs, contribution analysis, and income effects of costing alternatives.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 252 . Credits: 3
ACCT 361Not-For-Profit Accounting3

Accounting principles as applied to governmental agencies and other nonprofit organizations.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 252 . Credits: 3
ACCT 389Cooperative Education in Accounting1

See Cooperative Education Program.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ACCT 454Auditing3

Theory, practice, and procedures in auditing; standards, professional ethics, and internal controls.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 351 . Credits: 3
ACCT 480Independent Research in Accounting3

Independent Research in Accounting.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Accounting major and permission of department head. Credits: 3
ACCT 483Accounting Internship1-3

A full-time work situation providing in-depth experience in accounting practices. S/U grading.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior Standing, formal application, and permission of accounting internship coordinator. Credits: 1-3, R6
ACCT 484Accounting Internship1-3

A full-time work situation providing in-depth experience in accounting practices. S/U grading.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior Standing, formal application, and permission of accounting internship coordinator. Credits: 1-3
ACCT 485Accounting Internship1-3

A full-time work situation providing in-depth experience in accounting practices. S/U grading.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior Standing, formal application, and permission of accounting internship coordinator. Credits: 1-3
ACCT 493Topics in Accounting1-3

Topics in Accounting.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of department head. Credits: 1-3, R6
ACCT 495Senior Seminar3

Contemporary issues facing accountants in managerial decision-making responsibilities. Comprehensive evaluation of information used for decisions with strategic implications for the company.

Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ACCT 352 and Senior Standing. Credits: 3

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