| |School of Business |
| |ACC/541 Version 5 |
| |Accounting Theory and Research |
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Course Description
This is the first core course in the Master of Science in Accounting. In this course, students apply accounting research tools to current accounting issues. Other topics include research of accounting questions related to inventory, fixed assets, leases, derivative instruments, debt, contingencies, segment reporting, pensions, business combinations, consolidations, stockholder’s equity, and a program overview.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Schroeder, R. G., Clark, M. W., & Cathey, J. M. (2010). Financial accounting theory and analysis: Text readings and cases (10th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.