WOODS COLLEGE OF ADVANCING STUDIES

Accounting

2009-2010




Professors: 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
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 19–May 4, Professor Huse

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 19–May 4, 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 19–May 4, Professor McCarthy

BA 12501  Financial Statement Analysis
BA12501 Syllabus

Examines the techniques that individual and institutional investors, securities analysts, and commercial loan officers use to analyze corporate financial reports. Explores methods of constructing, comparing and analyzing these statements and reports, and the various uses of such analyses. Data analysis through the Web is assigned. Familiarity with financial accounting needed.
Spring, Thurs 6:30–9, Jan 21–May 6, Professor McCarthy

Anticipated 2010: Cost Accounting