Ron Stunda

Associate Professor of Accounting

Office:

Harbert 210

Contact Information:

Birmingham-Southern College
Box 549023
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-4826
Office Fax: (205) 226-3080
E-mail: rstunda@bsc.edu

Brief Career Background:

General Accounting Manager, BellSouth, 1979-1989
Member of the American Institute of CPAs
Member of the Alabama and Georgia State Societies of CPAs
Member of the Institute of Management Accountants

Educational Background:

Pennsylvania State University - BA in Finance
University of Alabama - MBA
Florida State University - PhD in Accounting

Areas of Academic Interest:

Financial Accounting
Market-based accounting research
Managerial Accounting

Courses Taught:

AC 321 Intermediate Accounting I (1)
The study of accounting theory as it pertains to general purpose external reporting by business enterprises. Techniques for assets and current liabilities are examined. Prerequisite: AC 222. Fall.

AC 322 Intermediate Accounting II (1)
Financial Statement analysis and full disclosure requirements are addressed, along with techniques in accounting for debt, capital transactions, adjustments, income taxes, pensions and leases. Prerequisite: a “C” or better in all previous AC courses. Spring.

AC 324 Cost Accounting (1)
Analysis and techniques of recording, measuring, and reporting cost information to reflect inventory valuation and income or loss of business entities for internal and external reporting and decision making purposes. Prerequisites: AC 222. Fall.

AC 443 Governmental and Not for Profit Accounting (1)
A study and critique of the conceptual and procedural issues pertaining to the accounting, reporting, and auditing of not for profit organizations, including state and local governments, hospitals, universities, and health and welfare organizations. Prerequisite: senior standing. Spring.

BA 372 Principles of Finance I (1)
An introductory course in the principles of financial analysis directed at developing the tools necessary for sound financial decision making. Major topics include an overview of the financial environment, valuation, financial forecasting, and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: AC 221 and 222, BA 201, and EC 202. Fall, Spring.