This is the first course in Principles of Accounting.  It will 
cover the basic accounting systems, concepts and principles.  
The primary goals for the course are to:

1.  Develop an understanding of the accounting process and to 
summarize and communicate information useful in making economic 
decisions.

2.  Familiarize students with the preparation, analysis, and 
interpretation of financial statements.  The knowledge and 
skills you will develop in this class will be useful for ALL 
disciplines.  Whether your future career goals relate to 
Finance, Marketing, Management or any other area, Accounting 
WILL play a very important role in your professional life.  
Accounting is the common language of business, and hence is a 
required course in every business school.

Module 1: Basics of Financial Reporting
Introducing Accounting in Business
Analyzing and Recording Business Transactions
Adjusting Accounts and Preparing Financial Statements
Reporting and Analyzing Cash Flows

Module 2: Operating Activities
Reporting and Analyzing Merchandising Operations
Reporting and Analyzing Inventories
Reporting and Analyzing Receivables
Reporting and Analyzing Current Liabilities

Module 3: Investing Activities
Reporting and Analyzing Long-Term Assets

Module 4: Financing Activities
Reporting and Analyzing Long-Term Liabilities
Reporting and Analyzing Equity