Accounting is one of the fundamental building blocks of business. With a minor degree in accounting, you will learn to prepare and analyze financial statements and master the techniques of applying accounting information in business decision making. You will be able to mix your accountancy skills with a strong business foundation leading to solid financial skills and understanding.

• This minor introduces students to accounting from the point of view of the user of financial reports and is appropriate for personal as well as business applications.
• Students explore the impact of transactions on the financial position and profitability of a business, and analyze financial reports of real-world corporations.
• Managerial accounting focuses on the needs of management for accounting information to make informed decisions in the internal operations of a company.
• Topics include decision-making, accounting for planning and control, cost-volume-profit relationships, and budgeting.

COURSES IN THIS MINOR MAY CURRENTLY INCLUDE:

• ACC 130 - Financial Accounting
• ACC 140 - Managerial Accounting
• ACC 230 - Intermediate Accounting I
• ACC 231 - Intermediate Accounting II
• ACC 310 - Federal Taxes I
• ACC 340 - Cost Accounting I

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