13 courses with the subject ACC, 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.
This course covers small business accounting using QuickBooks software. Topics include creating a chart of accounts, recording customer and vendor transactions, and printing reports. In addition, students will set-up a new company and learn to export financial data to Excel.
Introduces accounting principles and practices, primarily in the context of the sole proprietorship form of business. Emphasis is on analyzing and recording financial transactions and summarizing their effects through the preparation of financial statements. Both the merchandising and service enterprises are examined. Major topics include deferrals and accruals, inventories, plant and intangible assets, cash and receivables, and partnerships. Prerequisite(s): MTH 050 or Placement.
Continuation of Accounting I. Topics covered include: corporations, cash flow statements, financial statement analysis, managerial accounting concepts, job order costing, process costing, C-V-P analysis, budgetary planning and control, and incremental analysis for decision making. Prerequisite(s): ACC 155
This course is designed to provide business and management programs with the ability to read, understand, and use accounting information for making decisions. Topics covered include: the business environment; cost concepts and allocation costing systems; activity-based systems; cost behavior analysis; profit planning; variance analysis; performance measurement; short- and long-term decision making; quality management; and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite(s): MTH 050 or Placement 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog
Interpretation and use of accounting information by management for planning, controlling, decision-making and performance evaluation. Topics covered include cost-volume-profit analysis; operational and financial budgeting; short-term decision-making; capital budgeting; performance evaluation and quantitative methods. Microcomputers will be utilized for problem solving. Prerequisite(s): ACC 156
This course emphasizes the learning of basic auditing concepts such as risk, control, evidence, and objectivity and important relationships among these concepts. It introduces the student to generally accepted auditing standards, professional ethics and legal liability. A conceptual theory of auditing is discussed and practical examples of auditing techniques and work programs are used to illustrate the application of theory. The course also covers the auditor’s reporting standards. Prerequisite(s): ACC 156
Uses a fully integrated accounting software system to set up, manipulate and maintain accounting records. Includes modules covering receivables, payables, inventory, payroll and the general ledger.
A study of the skills required of a full-charge bookkeeper. Emphasis is on detailed preparation of a complete payroll system, including study of laws, regulations, tax return preparation and fringe benefits. Extensive use of computerized payroll systems. May lead to possible certification as a payroll professional. Students will also complete comprehensive computerized general ledger packages from initial recording through year- end procedures and financial statements.
An introduction to the federal income tax as it applies to individuals. Topics covered include: conceptual framework, tax determination, inclusions and exclusions, deductions and credits, personal and business expenses including depreciation, loss limitations and property transactions.
Covers tax reporting for partnerships and S Corporations, as well as taxation of C Corporations and fiduciaries. Also included is an overview of federal estate gift taxes. The use of microcomputers in the preparation of individual tax returns is an integral part of this course.
Examines the theory and concepts underlying the mechanics of accounting, including a review of the accounting process. Topics covered include: conceptual framework; income statement; balance sheet; cash flow statement; revenue recognition; cash and receivables; inventories-cost and estimation; plant and intangible assets-acquisition, use and retirement. Prerequisite(s): ACC 156
Continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. Topics covered include: debt financing; equity financing; long- term investments; leases; pensions; income taxes; contingencies; business segments; accounting changes and error analysis; earnings per share. Prerequisite(s): ACC 156
Students gain exposure and insight to the accounting industry through supervised and evaluated on-the-job experience. Students select locations for internships from instructor-approved sites, which encompass Southwestern Pennsylvania. Seminars are conducted 160 westmoreland.edu
Source: Westmoreland County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
