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ACC Accounting Courses at Global Campus

In today’s workplace, the practice of accounting goes beyond number crunching. These online accounting classes are central to the University of Arizona Global Campus' Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and the Master of Accountancy. Accounting courses also appear in a number of other business degree programs. Several of the 600-level courses comprise the specializations for the Master’s degree: Accounting and Audit. As you read each class description, you will see how it factors into your degree and career aspirations.


ACC Accounting Class Descriptions and Credit Information

ACC 201 Principles of Financial Accounting

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to financial accounting for non-accounting business majors. Emphasis is on accrual accounting procedures and the development and use of financial statements.

ACC 202 Principles of Managerial Accounting

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to managerial accounting for non-accounting business majors. Emphasis is on the internal accounting methods of business organizations for planning and control. Various topics include determining accounting systems for manufacturing operations, cost-volume profit analysis, differential analysis and produce pricing, budgeting and standard costs, responsibility accounting, and capital investment analysis. (Equivalent to ACC 208).

ACC 205 Principles of Accounting I

3 Credits

Introduction to the principles and procedures of general financial accounting with an emphasis on reporting to individuals outside the organization. Development of accounting reports on an accrual basis.

ACC 206 Principles of Accounting II

3 Credits

Primarily covers the principles of managerial accounting. Emphasis on reporting to individuals inside the organization. Major concepts include job order costing, process costing, budgets and standards, and statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACC 205.

ACC 208 Accounting for Managers

3 Credits

This course is designed to explain how data can be interpreted and used by managers in making decisions. Additionally, this course introduces the student to the analysis and interpretation of financial reports. Enrollment in ACC 208 is not permitted if the student has completed a college level accounting course, transferred in, or previously completed any accounting course at UAGC.

ACC 281 Accounting Concepts for Health Care Professionals

3 Credits

This course is designed as an applied managerial and financial accounting course. It provides health care decision-makers with fundamental concepts of health care accounting practices and procedures. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning Core competency and Digital Literacy competency.

ACC 305 Intermediate Accounting I

3 Credits

This is the first of three intermediate accounting courses. The course covers accounting theory and a review of the accounting cycle. Additional topics covered include net income and comprehensive income, cash flows and the time value of money.. Prerequisite: ACC 206.

ACC 306 Intermediate Accounting II

3 Credits

This is the second of three intermediate accounting courses. The first part of the course covers revenue recognition accounting theory. Additional topics covered include cash and receivables, inventory, long-term assets and liabilities. Prerequisite ACC 305.

ACC 307 Intermediate Accounting III

3 Credits
This is the third of three intermediate accounting courses. The first part of the course covers stockholder’s equity and investments. Additional topics covered include income taxes, leases, employee compensation, earnings per share, accounting changes and cash flows. Prerequisite: ACC 306.

ACC 308 Accounting Information Systems

3 Credits

This course prepares students for the role that accountants play in the development, documentation, and application of accounting information systems (AIS). Key concepts covered include risk assessment, business processes, and emerging technologies. Special emphasis is placed on internal control, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

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