Concepts and standards underlying the preparation and analysis of external reports; alternative effects and role of accounting in the business environment and capital markets. Course Information: Previously listed as ACTG 110. Extensive computer use required. Students from other departments and colleges can sign up for this course at the Accounting Department webpage www.business.uic.edu. Large sections are geared towards users of financial info while small sections are for preparers of financial info as well as for Accounting majors only to help them pass ACTG 315. Prerequisite(s): Non-CBA students must have a UIC GPA of 2.5 or higher.