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Graduate Accounting
Graduate Accounting
2024 Spring Term
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SPECIAL STUDIES
ACCOUNT 696
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the formato of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. A limit of three credits can be applied toward the accounting major and limit of six credits toward a degree.
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.
FRAUD FROM THE MANAGER'S PERSPECTIVE
ACCOUNT 777
This course covers prevention and detection of occupational fraud from the corporate manager's perspective. Topics include fraud risk factors (pressures/incentives, opportunities, attitudes and rationalizations) commonly present in cases of occupational fraud, best practices for risk management programs, design and assessment of internal controls to prevent and detect occupational fraud, scheme-specific red flags, and how to respond to suspected fraud, particularly from the lower/middle manager's perspective.
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.