Accounting
2013-2014
Professors: Thomas Branca, B.S. Boston College, M.B.A. Babson, C.P.A. Massachusetts; John Glynn, B.S. Boston College, J.D. Suffolk, L.L.M. Boston University, C.P.A. Massachusetts; Thomas Huse, A.B., M.S.F. Boston College, C.P.A. Massachusetts; Jason Williams, B.S. Boston College, C.P.A. Massachusetts.
BA 08101 Financial Accounting
The basic accounting course. Financial statements, fundamental accounting concepts, procedures, terminology and contemporary financial reporting are introduced using state-of-the-art business software.
Fall, Tues 6:30-9, Sept 3-Dec 10, Professor Williams
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 14–May 6, Professor Glynn
BA 08201 Managerial Accounting
Prerequisite: BA 081 or equivalent
Managerial accounting introduces the decision making process of firm management. Topics include activity-based costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, segmented reporting, profit planning, standard costing and the statement of cash flows. Problem solving is accomplished through computer software accompanying text.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 14–May 6, Professor Williams
BA 08301 Intermediate Accounting I
Prerequisite: BA 081-082 or equivalent
Financial accounting and reporting standards are applied to accounting theory in the development of general purpose financial statements. Explores asset valuation and income measurement statements.
Fall, Tues 6:30-9, Sept 3-Dec 10, Professor Huse
BA 08401 Intermediate Accounting II
Measurement and reporting of liabilities, stockholder’s equity, intercorporate investments, business consolidations and a thorough analysis of cash flow reporting are studied.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 14–May 6, Professor Huse
BA 12501 Financial Statement Analysis
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Financial Accounting, Finance, Excel and accessing data on the Web
Introduces how financial information impacts organizational decision making. Examines accounting theory and practice, information presentation, market valuations of companies, investment decisions relative to debt, budgeting and forecasting. Topics include financial statements, financial condition analysis, present value, time value of money, budgeting, long-term asset and liability decision making as well as the influence of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Case studies expand discussions.
Spring, Thurs 6:30–9, Jan 16–May 8, Professor TBD
MA60101 Financial Accounting Theory: Fast III
Prerequisite: Intermediate Accounting or equivalent
Continues developing theoretical framework of accounting.
Fall, Tues & Thurs 1:30-2:45, TUITION $4,488
Setp 3-Dec 12, Professor Crowley