ACCO 491 Contemporary Issues in Accounting
A capstone course that requires students to examine and research (independently and/or jointly) one or more current complex accounting issues. An examination of the accounting for and reporting of complex areas of accounting including partnerships (organization and liquidation), business combinations, and international transactions. The ethical dilemmas associated with these areas are also discussed. Contemporary events and presentation of student research will be the basis for class discussion and analysis. Topics will integrate national and international accounting: theory, standards, practice, regulatory considerations, economic effects, behavioral outcomes, and ethical dimensions with information system design and control processes.
Prerequisite
ACCO 322 and 90 credit hours completed