ACCT 4316 - Accounting Research and Analysis

This course is designed to build upon previous research assignments in all upper level accounting courses and provide a capstone experience for accounting majors by challenging them to identify accounting issues, locate and research appropriate accounting concepts, standards, statements, pronouncements or tax authorities, and then provide a thorough analysis for determination of an appropriate conclusion for the decision-making process. Communication of such research and analysis will require students to prepare organized/structured written papers utilizing appropriate document format and then present such findings to various audiences. Areas of research will include, but will not be limited to, Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts (SFAC), Financial Accounting Standards (FAS), Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS), the Internal Revenue Code, and Treasury regulations.

Credit Hours 3

Contact Hours 3

Prerequisites
Admitted major or minor; ACCT 4315