BA 282 Applied Accounting Capstone

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Serves as a capstone assessment course for review and application of accounting skills previously studied in the Accounting program. Includes: completion of a year-end closing and analysis using accounting software, the preparation of a business tax return, and analyzing accounting best practices. Designed to prepare the student for the professional practice in an accounting career.

Prerequisite: CIS125E or BA225; BA 177; BA 256; and BA 228, or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze and record routine business transactions through the accounting cycle.
Analyze and determine accounting best practices.
Complete year-end financial statements and a full financial analysis.
Prepare individual and business income tax return.
Identify internal controls.

Content Outline

Completion of Full-Cycle Practice Set Using Accounting Software
Preparation of Year-End Financial Statements
Preparation of Individual and Business Tax Return
Identification of internal controls and accounting best practices
Preparation of financial analysis and recommendations for business improvements in a group setting