ACCT680

Knowledge of applied research is expected of accounting graduates. This course takes the position that an integration of real world events and ideas and the use of unstructured problems in the curriculum are needed for students to be successful in the accounting profession in today's volatile global business environment. Students develop a foundation of applied accounting research and skills in handling application issues. Resolving issues pertaining to regulatory pronouncements or interpretive analysis are a fundamental role underlying the current accounting profession. The research process requires an analysis of complex and problematic business reporting issues. All business entities have issues pertaining to GAAP, IF RS, IRC and GASB that need to be analyzed and resolved in accordance with the appropriate regulatory guidelines.