Course Descriptions
Seminar in Accounting Issues (ACCT 501)
Addresses current issues in accounting and develops appropriate professional judgment through researching and applying accounting standards. 3 credits
Advanced Financial Accounting (ACCT 503)
Accounting for inter-corporate investments, business combinations, and other advanced financial accounting topics. 3 credits
Seminar in Auditing (ACCT 504)
Expands understanding of the auditing function and provides a framework for analyzing contemporary auditing and assurance issues. 3 credits
Taxation of Businesses (ACCT 511)
This course covers federal taxation of business organizations. 3 credits
Accounting for Governments & Nonprofits (ACCT 512)
This course covers accounting for governmental and nonprofit entities, including fund accounting. 3 credits
Audit & Assurance Services (ACCT 525)
Examines the role that assurance services play in improving the quality of information and its usefulness for decision making. Materiality and risk assessment are considered along with processes and controls in relation to financial statement audits. 3 credits
Personal Accountability & Ethics (ACCT 560)
Examines foundations of ethical behavior with an emphasis on personal accountability. Issues, regulations, and cases relevant to accountants and auditors are examined. Approaches for dialogue in the context of ethical issues are introduced. Includes a service project component. 2 credits
Graduate Accounting Internship (ACCT 597)
Compensated work experience in various areas of accounting. Must follow processes and meet internship requirements for the Department of Accountancy and Nistler CoBPA. 1-6 credits