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Graduate Accounting
Graduate Accounting
2019 Summer Term
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ACCOUNTING FOUNDATIONS
ACCOUNT 701
This course introduces students to the principles of financial accounting, including the (1) basic accounting cycle (i.e., double-entry accounting), financial statements (i.e., income statement, statement of financial position, and statement of cash flows), and specific discussions of cash, trade receivables, merchandise inventories, plant assets, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholders' equity. Fundamental ratio and statement analysis techniques are also integrated.
CORPORATE AND SPECIAL ENTITIES TAXATION
ACCOUNT 756
This course examines federal income tax laws and regulations with a specific emphasis on corporations (C and S), partnerships, estate and gift taxation, income taxation of estates and trusts, and taxation of exempt entities. Both compliance and tax planning are emphasized in this course. Tax research on related issues is also included.
TAX RESEARCH
ACCOUNT 758
This course helps students to develop advanced research and writing skills within both the corporate and individual taxation context.
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING
ACCOUNT 787
This course provides a comprehensive exploraton of (a) environmental issues at multiple levels and (b) the effects of these issues on business, communities, and consumers. In addition, this course will provide student with an (c) introduction and practical understanding of the broad paradigm of sustainability and provide an (d) in-depth analysis of accounting for the natural environment.
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNT 789
Study of selected contemporary areas in accounting through readings in current research and literature.
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.