INFORMATION ABOUT
On-Line ACCT 4377
& ACCT 7378
Governmental &
Non-Profit Accounting
On-line Site Requirements:
1.
You
must use a Microsoft
version 4.01 (or greater) or a Netscape
version 4.x browser. For best results, use the latest version of the Microsoft
browser.
2.
Your
browser preferences should be set to enable JavaScript (or JScript),
allow cookies, and provide a reasonably sized cache (several mb, or greater) set to "Check for newer versions of
stored pages ... Every visit to the page." The location and exact wording
of these preference selections vary by browser and version. These settings are
required for the proper functioning of the course materials.
3.
Adobe's
Acrobat Reader
is needed to view PDF files. If it is not already installed on your computer,
you should download it and install it on your computer (it is free). www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
4.
If
you are using privacy software that modifies HTTP headers, filters content, or
applies unreasonably strict limitations on JavaScript code you may need to turn
the software off to avoid problems when accessing the courseware section.
5.
For
audio, you will need Real Player. If it
is not already installed, you should download it and install it on your
computer. www.real.com
6.
You
will need a WebCT ID.
If you do not have a WebCT ID, you should go
to www.uh.edu/webct/help/id_lookup.html. The
earliest your WebCT ID will be available is three
days prior to the first day of class (if you have pre-registered) If you added the
course during late registration, it takes three business days to obtain your WebCT ID.
7.
You
will need Microsoft Office. If you do
not have the software, assuming you have a RICS account, you can use the
Research & Instructional Computing Services (RICS) laboratory.
FAQ’s
1. Why study Government & Non-Profit
Accounting?
This area is becoming increasingly more
important as most governments and nonprofit organizations actively seek to
improve their ability to provide vital services more efficiently and
effectively. As a result, the
governmental and nonprofit sectors provide a growing market for public
accounting firms in providing accounting, auditing, and consulting
services. Opportunities for professional
accounting and auditing careers in government continue to grow as well. Most of you can expect to have some
involvement with government and nonprofit entities during your professional
careers, either as an auditor with a public accounting firm or state auditor,
or as an accountant or financial manager with such an entity. Accordingly, the Uniform Certified Public
Accountant Examination has placed more emphasis on this area in recent
years. Thirty percent of one of the four
parts of the CPA is now devoted to governmental and nonprofit entity
accounting. In addition, the Auditing
part of the exam usually contains questions on the auditing requirements unique
to governmental and nonprofit entities.
Finally, in June 1999, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
issued GASB Statement No. 34 ushered in profound changes in governmental
accounting and financial reporting over the next three years as it is
implemented. Many governments have
already implemented the new model and many others are in the process of
implementing it. The new GASB reporting
model is now being covered on CPA Exam.
2. When will the Government & Non-Profit Accounting course be offered
on-line?
The
first on-line section of this course (ACCT 4377 and ACCT 7378) will be offered
in the Spring 2003 semester.
3. How do I register for
this course?
Register
for this course just as you would for any other undergraduate/undergraduate
course at the
4. How will this course be
conducted?
This
course is offered completely on-line. As a result, you do not need to
physically travel to the
2. What are the academic
prerequisites for taking this course?
Follow the guidelines listed in the course
catalog.
3. What are the hardware
and software requirements for this course?
HARDWARE:
You will need a relatively new computer,
reliable internet access, and access to a printer.
SOFTWARE:
You will need a browser (preferably the latest version Microsoft Internet
Explorer), Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or greater, and Microsoft Office,
specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
4. What materials are
required for this course?
There will be a general course textbook. You should
be able to purchase the text from the university bookstore.