Problems in Financial Reporting

Course Description

This course covers topics in financial accounting that require diagnosis of accounting issues, analysis of relevant information, and application of knowledge and skills to make and communicate decisions. The focus on accounting institutions and interpretation of financial accounting standards facilitates the advancement of technical competence and theoretical comprehension of the discipline for the development of critical thought capability and the capacity to better synthesize ideas and concepts to solve complex financial accounting problems. Students will leverage modern analytical tools and frameworks to navigate the current financial accounting and reporting environment, while examining the broader implications for the fair and efficient working of the global economy. Students will have significant opportunities to refine skills in critical thinking, judgment and decision-making, leadership, collaboration, and communication. Prerequisites: 53:010:505. Prerequisite waived if a student has an undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent undergraduate course credit. Contact graduate advising.

Code

53:010:525

Credits

3

Subject

Accounting

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.)-Online