2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

ACCT 5150 Advanced Accounting Systems (3 credits)

In-depth coverage of advanced accounting information systems topics that will be critical for future accounting professionals. These include awareness and exposure to SEC coding - XBRL, the use of data analytics in accounting for management support, auditing engagements, internal control tools, etc., advanced excel skills such as pivot tables and lookups, and exposure to an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) used by the vast majority of mid-size and large enterprises throughout the world. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program.
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ACCT 6100 Accounting Theory and Research (3 credits)

Selected contemporary and international issues in financial accounting, with an emphasis on reading and interpreting professional accounting literature to prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This course is designed as an overview of professional literature on financial accounting for majors in professional accountancy. Also appropriate for controllers and others interested in the application of GAAP. Prerequisite(s): Accounting Bachelor's degree.
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