24 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 1000Introduction to Accounting3
An introduction to accounting for both internal and external purposes. Students cover the fundamental principles of financial accounting (external) and an introduction to how companies process financial information in order to disclose it to the public. The course also investigates how managers prepare information for internal purposes (managerial accounting). Financial accounting is guided by external requirements, while managerial accounting generally is not.
ACCT 1000 and at least sophomore class standing Credits: 3 An examination of the principles of financial accounting applied to financial statement presentation and the underlying treatment of cash versus accrual accounting, present-value analysis, earnings per share, investments, and equity.
ACCT 2520Federal Tax Policy and Planning in Today’s World3
ACCT 1000 Credits: 3 This course promotes thoughtful discussion and research of current topics in U.S. tax policy and planning. After an intensive introduction to basic federal tax concepts, each student writes a paper on a current federal tax topic.
ACCT 1000 Credits: 3-4 Intensive study of specific accounting issues in significant detail. Pedagogy depends on the specific topic but generally emphasizes discussion, research, fieldwork, projects, or case analysis rather than lecture. Specific course content changes from term to term.
ACCT 2000 Credits: 3 An examination of the principles of financial accounting by gathering evidence through the accounting research process as well as exploring revenue recognition, cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and property, plant, and equipment.
ACCT 3000 and at least junior class standing Credits: 3 An examination of financial reporting issues that cover operating and long-term liabilities, income taxes, pensions, leases, and cash flows. The course also continues using the Accounting Standards Codification to explore accounting questions.
ACCT 2000 and at least junior class standing Credits: 3 Students work to prepare an industry and a company analysis. Through presentations, written analyses and extensive work using computer spreadsheets and databases, students learn to analyze and interpret financial statements of publicly traded companies.
ACCT 1000 and at least junior class standing Credits: 3 An introduction to the information systems used in accounting, including the flow of data from source documents through the accounting cycle into reports for decision makers; the principle of internal control; flowcharting and systems narratives; and use of computers and database systems in accounting information. Students have hands-on experience implementing and using accounting information systems.
ACCT 3000 and at least junior class standing Credits: 3 This course examines auditing and its role in a market economy. Course content focuses on the market for audit services, audit planning, evidence gathering, and reporting.
ACCT 1000 Credits: 3 This course focuses on the use of cost information in planning and control decisions. Topics include budgeting, performance evaluation, and alternative ways to measure costs to meet different management objectives.
ACCT 1000 Credits: 3 This course examines best practices and key debates in sustainability accounting and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting. Sustainable business practices meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future. Increasingly, accountants are playing an important role in measuring, reporting, and auditing corporate impacts on society and the environment so that corporations can be held accountable and more sustainable business practices can be implemented.
ACCT 3510 Credits: 3 This course begins by establishing a basic understanding of income tax laws as they relate to C corporations and flow-through entities (e.g., partnerships, s-corporations, limited liability corporations). The course includes modules on specialized tax topics such as international taxation, state and local taxation, taxation of investments, accounting for income taxes, and taxation of property.
Instructor consent Credits: 3 This course provides an introduction to financial accounting and auditing in the gaming industry. Topics include the design and implementation of controls over cash, revenue recognition and measurement, accounting for the extension of casino credit , progressive jackpot liabilities, complimentary expenditures, and customer loyalty programs.
ACCT 3822The Boardroom: A View Behind the Corporate Curtain4
ACCT 2000 and senior class standing Credits: 3 Advanced study of specific accounting issues. Pedagogy depends on the specific topic but generally emphasizes discussion, research, fieldwork, projects, or case analysis. Specific course content changes from term to term, and is announced prior to preregistration.
ACCT 4001Directed Individual Study1
Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of accounting not presented in other courses, or to emphasize a particular field of interest.
ACCT 4002Directed Individual Study2
Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 2 The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of accounting not presented in other courses, or to emphasize a particular field of interest.
ACCT 4003Directed Individual Study3
Subject
ACCT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 3 The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of accounting not presented in other courses, or to emphasize a particular field of interest.
ACCT 3510 and instructor consent Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 2 Students prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals with low to moderate income, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and individuals with limited English proficiency. To accomplish this, students need to be certified by the IRS which involves completing an online course and passing a certification exam.
Accounting major Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 4 Accounting- or finance-related internship. Limited to declared accounting majors. Students apply with the department’s internship supervisor in order to receive consent to register.
12 credits in Accounting courses, excluding ACCT 1000 ; cumulative grade-point average of 3.85 or higher; and senior class standing Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 3 Development of and production of an Honors Thesis. Students are responsible for arranging for a thesis sponsor from among Accounting and Finance faculty.
Source: Washington and Lee University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
