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03.01.06 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Georgia Independent and Distance Learning (IDL)	ACCT	2101	Principles of Accounting I	L	8	2	CR, DS, E, IA	3 (S)	$609.00	$0.00	$609.00	X
Footnote:		*Textbook and materials cost may vary, and are purchased separately.
Course Description:		Basic accounting systems, concepts, and principles. The analysis and design of financial controls and the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements. Time value of money and ratio analysis are discussed as they relate to other disciplines such as finance and marketing.

03.01.06 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Minnesota	ACCT	2050	INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL REPORTING	L	10	2	CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$1506.80	$347.00	$1853.80	X
Footnote:		This is a 9-month online course, with year round registration.
Course Description:		Introduction to financial accounting for U.S. organizations. Reading and understanding U.S. financial statements.

03.01.06 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Olympic College	BSTEC	130	Practical Accounting	L	tba	tba	CR, E, IA	5 (Q)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	C
Footnote:		Online: www.olympic.edu/distanceclasses Prereq: Permission of instructor
Course Description:		Introductory accounting course that includes accounting theory and practice as they apply to small business and service business situations.
Olympic College	BSTEC	135	Accounting Simulation -- Service Business	L	TBD	TBD	CR, E, IA	1 (Q)	$81.00	$13.00	$94.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: OFTEC 121 or ACCT&201 online--www.olympic.edu/distanceclasses
Course Description:		Simulated accounting application involving the accounting cycle for a service business.
Olympic College	BSTEC	136	Accounting Simulation -- Merchant Business	L	TBD	TBD	CR, E, IA	1 (Q)	$81.00	$13.00	$94.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: OFTEC 121 or ACCT&201. Online--www.olympic.edu/distanceclasses
Course Description:		Simulated accounting application involving the accounting cycle for a merchandising business.
Olympic College	BSTEC	137	Accounting Simulation -- Corporation	L	TBD	TBD	CR, IA	1 (Q)	$81.00	$13.00	$94.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ACCT&202.
Course Description:		Simulated accounting application involving the accounting cycle for a corporation.

03.01.06 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
New England College of Business and Finance	ACC	201	Accounting I	L	6	2	CC, CR, DI, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$620.00	$0.00	$620.00	NA
Course Description:		This course enables students to develop a basic understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and practices. The course focuses on basic accounting concepts and techniques needed to interpret and use financial information in managing and analyzing business operations.
New England College of Business and Finance	ACC	202	Accounting II	L	6	2	CC, CR, DI, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$620.00	$0.00	$620.00	NA
Course Description:		This course is a continuation of Accounting 1. Students will continue to develop a basic understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and practices. Students will also be introduced to fundamental managerial accounting concepts and practices and will learn to interpret and use internal financial information in the management and analysis of business operations.
New England College of Business and Finance	ACC	203	Financial Statements for Managers	L	6	2	CC, CR, DI, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$620.00	$0.00	$620.00	NA
Course Description:		This online course will enable the student to understand and apply the fundamental tools necessary to effectively analyze a business' financial condition. The financial analysis process is approached from an analyst's point of view. You will learn how to determine the composition and quality of financial statement information; how to analyze the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and reconciliation and retained earnings statement; how to spread statements to ensure efficient and consistent financial statement analysis; how to calculate and apply commonly used ratios, including industry comparables, to assess a business' financial condition and determine it's capacity to repay debt.
New England College of Business and Finance	BNK	201	Principles of Banking	L	6	2	CC, CR, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$620.00	$0.00	$620.00	NA
Course Description:		To provide individuals with an overview of the history, purpose, and function of banking. Focuses on how banks serve the financial needs of individuals, businesses, and government in today's competitive environment. Compares financial services offered through traditional banking institutions to other financial intermediaries (mutual funds, insurance, etc.).
New England College of Business and Finance	FLS	101	Financial Literacy	L	6	2	CC, CR, DI, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$620.00	$0.00	$620.00	NA
Course Description:		The course provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts of Financial Literacy which prepare students to recognize how credit cards operate, how to manage a banking account, how to manage monthly expenses relative to monthly income, and how to plan for future purchases, such as automobiles and homes. In keeping with the national standards, this course will prepare students to become financially literate individuals. The primary function of this course is to provide you with the necessary skills of Financial Literacy
New England College of Business and Finance	MAT	103	Business Mathematics	L	6	3	CC, CR, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$620.00	$0.00	$620.00	NA
Course Description:		This course applies math fundamentals to business applications. Topics include a basic math review, business statistics, profit calculations, payroll, banking, interest calculations, insurance, taxes, and other business topics. Students will learn to solve mathematical problems, apply mathematical concepts to various business transactions, analyze business problems using mathematical equations and apply mathematical concepts to accounting and business statistics calculations.
New England College of Business and Finance	MGM	250	Business Ethics	L	6	2	CC, CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$620.00	$0.00	$620.00	NA
Course Description:		To develop critical thinking and reasoning about moral issues of business, with primary focus on the world of financial services. In addition to a study of public issues such as mergers, management versus stockholders' interests, changing nature of stockholders, the course will explore typical ethical dilemmas that confront investors, managers, analysts, brokers, and others involved in the financial marketplace. The course will also emphasize the ethical dimensions of employees who work within the organization. Guest lecturers, case analysis, research and group discussion of current events will be used

03.01.06 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Alaska - Fairbanks	ABUS	220	Microcomputer Accounting: Quickbooks (Online)	L	TBA	TBA	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$423.00	$64.00	$487.00	P
Footnote:		ABUS 101 or permission of instructor.
Course Description:		ON-LINE COURSE: Basic microcomputer principles. Includes entering transactions, analyzing results, correcting errors, organizing business finances. Quickbooks is a widely-used accounting software application. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Blackboard, computer, internet. Books and materials mailed from CDE & IL in Fairbanks.

03.01.06 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Indiana University	BUS	A100	BASIC ACCOUNTING SKILLS	L	3	1	E, SG	1 (S)	$197.06	$65.00	$262.06	NA
Course Description:		Online or Correspondence: The course covers the process of capturing and recording economic events that underlie accounting reports. Particular emphasis is placed on the process of generating financial reports: source documents, original entries, special journals, ledgers, adjusting entries, closing entries, and financial statement preparation. The course provides students with the foundation necessary for higher-level accounting courses.

03.01.06 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
SUNY Empire State College	BME	212054	Introductory Accounting 1	L	8-10	n/a	CD, CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$828.00	$40.00	$868.00	X
Footnote:		All courses are 15 weeks long with an average of 8-10 lessons. The type of media support varies. See course description.
Course Description:		This course is an intensive four-credit study of the basic principles and procedures for gathering, recording, summarizing and interpreting accounting data. It examines generally accepted accounting principles for measurement and reporting of financial information in a balance sheet and income statement. Topics include financial assets including cash, short-term investments and accounts receivables; inventories and the cost of goods sold; and plant assets and depreciation including acquisition of assets, disposal of plant and equipment, intangible assets and natural resources. Liabilities common to most businesses are also considered. It includes an introduction to the interpretation of financial data for decision-making purposes. Note: participation in this course requires the use of EXCEL spreadsheets. Your computer must meet the minimum computer/technical requirements set by the SUNY Learning Network. In addition, you will need a CD-ROM drive and should have a sound card. You will receive a CD-ROM with your course materials. This course also includes special online lessons that may include audio or video. You must buy course materials through the Empire State College Bookstore in order to receive this CD-ROM and gain access to online material for the text. Important Note: except for the delivery method, this course is the same as previously offered Accounting 1 (112014). Students who have successfully completed 112014, Accounting 1, should not enroll in 212054, Introductory Accounting 1.
SUNY Empire State College	BME	212064	Introductory Accounting 2	L	8-10	n/a	CD, CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$828.00	$40.00	$868.00	X
Footnote:		All courses are 15 weeks long with an average of 8-10 lessons. The type of media support varies. See course description.
Course Description:		This course is a continuation of 212054, Introductory Accounting 1. Module 1: Examine financial reporting issues, including corporate organizations and stockholders' equity, reporting unusual events and special equity transactions and special types of liabilities. Module 2: Focus on managerial accounting topics including accounting for manufacturing operations, measuring unit costs and cost control. Module 3: Examine cost-volume-profit analysis and increment analysis in decision-making. Module 4: Focus on three topics: income taxes and their effect on business decisions, operational budgeting and capital budgeting. Note: students need EXCEL or equivalent spreadsheet software. Important Note: except for the delivery method, this course is the same as previously offered Accounting 2 (112024). Students who have successfully completed 112024, Accounting 2, should not enroll in this course. Prerequisite: Introductory Accounting 1 or equivalent.

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