Prerequisite: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. A theoretical and activity-based course which evaluates the conceptual development and application of current authoritative pronouncements, as well as examines some emerging issues in financial reporting.
Prerequisite: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. Continuation of BAAC 323 - an activity course; includes capital budgeting decision models; planning and control systems; and advanced topics in cost behavior, cost allocation and product costing. BAAC 523 for graduate credit will include a major research project and presentation.
Prerequisites: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. This course emphasizes professional accounting research and the communication of the research findings to a variety of audiences. Students will use a variety of accounting research tools and databases. Research projects will be conducted in a variety of accounting situations. Also, the course is designed to raise students' level of awareness of interpersonal and global communication skills. Additionally, the course will address the ethical issues related to accurately communicating accounting and business information.
Prerequisite: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. This course builds on skills obtained in the beginning auditing (assurance) course. The primary goal is to further develop student ability to understand and apply audit planning, evidence gathering, and reporting procedures. Professional communication and research skills are emphasized. Topics vary, depending on issues, trends and developments in the area of study.
Prerequisite: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. This is an activity course involving the study of accounting processes and procedures used by state and local governmental units and other selected not-for-profit entities. This course addresses advanced topics of current interest in the evolving field of governmental and not-for-profit entities. This course will include a major research project and presentation.
Prerequisite: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. Advanced topics in accounting systems within an enterprise-wide framework including conceptual modeling, database design and implementation, controls, and emerging issues. Topics vary depending on trends and developments in area.
Prerequisite: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. This course examines current tax issues and integrates them in decision-making, asset prices, and the operational structure of firms. The course will integrate tax with financial accounting by emphasizing the differences and trade-offs between the taxation and financial reporting of a transaction. Topics vary, depending on issues, trends and developments in the area of study.
Prerequisites: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. An activity course beyond a foundation course. Emphasizes advanced topics in entities taxation. Includes a major research project and presentation. Students will produce and defend a business tax return from start to finish. Presentation will be to class and possibly other stakeholders. Presentations will be integral to the topics listed.
Prerequisite: Master of Accounting students and consent of instructor. Practical work experience allowing the intern the opportunity to utilize the material learned in accounting courses. S/U graded.
Prerequisites: Master of Accounting students or consent of instructor. This seminar course explores advanced topics in accounting. Special topics will be specified by the instructor. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.