I had a great time in accounting this week! I haven’t been in a science or math class in nearly four years and I didn’t realize until this week that I was missing that mindset. Not only did I enjoy the math related concepts Coach Hodge taught us, but I also appreciated understanding more of the details that are part of the budget process.
With the foundation knowledge of accounting gained in this class I am confident that, when presented with a budget, I will not panic and sit blankly staring at the information presented to me. This is extremely important to the running of an athletics department. While very few people outside of the business office of an athletics department are expected to have financially oriented minds, money, accounting, and budgeting are used everyday in athletics departments.
Prior to this class I had no education in accounting. My mother was a bank lawyer and yet I managed to stay far away from any accounting information she brought home from the office. After this class I feel better about asking questions regarding budgets because I have a background that will allow me to ask intelligent questions. Despite the fun I had during this week, I certainly will not be working in a business office. However, now I feel as though I can speak with the accountants and not loose my head when they explain the daily transactions of an athletics department.
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