Hardest courses in Accounting and Information Systems
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Introductory Financial Accounting examines GAAP for financial statement preparation and introduces analysis of financial data for decision-making.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Terry Warfield: Grades depend mostly on exams, though homework and assignments like Wiley Plus and In the News are also required components of the workload.
INTRODUCTORY MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING teaches managerial accounting concepts for decision-making, planning, and control in business environments.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Brett Killion: The course involves weekly prerecorded lectures, assignments, and quizzes, with the final exam being the only proctored assessment.
Examines financial reporting theory and techniques for measuring assets and determining income with an emphasis on analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Daniel Wangerin, Fabio Gaertner, Joanna Wangerin, Ruyun (Ivy) Feng: Reviewers consistently describe the class as tough or hard regardless of the instructor. Students are expected to read the textbook and reach out for help, as exams can be difficult and may not match practice materials.
ACCTIS 340 teaches students to understand, document, and evaluate integrated enterprise systems and the critical information within core business processes.
ACCTIS 300 covers financial and managerial accounting principles for business decision-making.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of John Wild: Reviewers report significant weekly homework and quiz requirements, emphasizing the need for consistent study and self-motivation. The workload is described as fair and manageable if students stay on top of assignments and read the textbook carefully.
Covers theoretical, procedural, and practical issues in preparing financial statements for alternative reporting entities, including M&A, consolidations, foreign operations, and complex instruments.
Foundation in Accounting Analytics teaches using data analytics technologies to support accounting decision making, coordination, control, and compliance.