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Graduate Accounting
Graduate Accounting
2019 Spring Term
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS
ACCOUNT 748
This course investigates the role and value of accounting information for users as they make business decisions. It includes a review of the generally accepted accounting principles and assumptions underlying the basic accounting model that generates the financial statements. The course focuses on interpreting and analyzing financial statements.
ISSUES IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNT 757
This course examines complex accounting issues and other content not covered in the financial accounting sequence. When applicable, financial statement analysis is used to supplement the understanding of the content.
TAX RESEARCH
ACCOUNT 758
This course helps students to develop advanced research and writing skills within both the corporate and individual taxation context.
TAX RESEARCH, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, AND PRACTICAL TAX LEARNING
ACCOUNT 759
This course helps students to develop advanced research and writing skills within both the corporate and individual taxation context. Students also apply preparation and reviewing skills onsite at the Volunteer Income Tax Clinic (VITA), so that the course also provides for a service-based learning component.
ACCOUNTING THEORY AND APPLIED RESEARCH
ACCOUNT 781
This course examines the relationship between decision theory (and decision makers) and accounting information, alternative measurement theories, and conceptual frameworks. In addition, students will (1) learn to use applied research tools and (2) to develop their communication skills to real-life accounting issues in a variety of accounting environments.
PRACTICUM IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY
ACCOUNT 793
This course provides students, under the direction of a faculty advisor, the opportunity to apply their theoretical backgrounds in settings ranging from internships in accounting organizations to other approved activities related to the practice of professional accountancy. A learning contract will be developed by the faculty advisor, professional supervisor (if applicable), and student that clearly delineates the expectations and responsibilities.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
ACCOUNT 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.