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Woods College of Advancing Studies

Accounting

2012-2013

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; John McCarthy, B.S., M.B.A. Suffolk, M.P.A. Northeastern, C.P.A. Massachusetts; Jason Williams, B.S. Boston College, C.P.A. Massachusetts.

BA 08101  Financial Accounting
BA08101 Syllabus
The basic accounting course. Financial statements, fundamental accounting concepts, procedures, terminology and contemporary financial reporting are introduced using state-of-the-art business software.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 15–May 7, Professor Glynn

BA 08201  Managerial Accounting
BA08201 Syllabus
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 15–May 7, Professor Williams

BA 08401  Intermediate Accounting II
BA08401 Syllabus

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 15–May 7, Professor Huse

BA 12501  Financial Statement Analysis
BA12501 Syllabus

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 17–May 9, Professor Branca

MA60101  Financial Accounting Theory: Fast III
Prerequisite: Intermediate Accounting or equivalent
Continues developing theoretical framework of accounting.
Spring, Tues & Thurs 9-1015 a.m., TUITION $4,314
Jan 15-May 14, Professor Recupero