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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with an understanding of the accounting cycle for service and merchandising firms. In addition, students reconcile bank accounts and maintain a manual payroll system. This course is intended for students in most career business curricula. This course is generally not transferable. Prerequisite:    (MAT 050, ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075), and BUS 104*) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with a comprehensive treatment of the complete accounting cycle for both service and merchandising businesses in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The course also focuses on accounting systems, concepts, issues and the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite:    (MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075)) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the use of accounting in the development of the managerial functions of planning, controlling and decision-making. Special emphasis is given to the various processes which assist managers obtain optimum results. Students learn what kind of accounting information is needed by managers, where the information can be obtained, how to analyze the information and how to provide clear, concise and meaningful information to managers. Prerequisite:    ACC 111
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course provides students with an understanding of computer applications of the accounting cycle using an accounting computer software program. In addition, students will utilize a spreadsheet program to perform a bank reconciliation, inventory costing, depreciation methods and payroll. Prerequisite:    (ACC 100 or ACC 111) and CS 100
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with a thorough understanding of cost accounting concepts, cost behaviors, and cost accounting techniques as applied to manufacturing cost systems. Prerequisite:    ACC 100 or ACC 111
  • 3.00 Credits

    The primary objective of this course is to gain a practical understanding of the personal income tax, various payroll taxes and the Pennsylvania sales tax. Students will demonstrate an understanding of these taxes by making appropriate calculations and preparing current tax forms. This is a required course for students in the accounting curriculum and an elective for students enrolled in other career programs. Credit for this course will not be given to students who attain credit for Federal Income Tax Accounting (ACC 210). Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
  • 3.00 Credits

    The objectives of this course are to explore the role of the personal income tax in the U.S. economy and to gain familiarity with income tax fundamentals. The course is intended as a business elective for students in the Business Administration curriculum and as a general elective for students enrolled in other transfer programs. Credit for this course will not be given to students who attain credit for Introduction to Tax Accounting (ACC 202). Prerequisite:    ACC 111
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a comprehensive study of contemporary accounting theory, concepts, and procedures and their application to financial reporting. Intermediate problems pertaining to cash, receivables, inventories, plant and equipment, and investments in securities are presented. Understanding of the concepts covered in this course is crucial to successfully completion of all subsequent financial accounting and courses in the accounting sequence. Prerequisite:    ACC 112
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. Intermediate problems pertaining to current and long-term liabilities, stockholders' equity, pensions, financial statement analysis, price-level accounting, and cash flow reporting are presented. Understanding of the concepts covered in this course is crucial to successful completion of all subsequent financial accounting and auditing courses in the accounting sequence. Prerequisite:    ACC 251
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an in-depth study of selected accounting topics, including partnerships, consolidations, business combinations, bankruptcy, corporate reorganizations and multinational companies. It presents both the theoretical and applied aspects of these topics. CPA problems will be reviewed. Prerequisite:    ACC 252
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