ACCT 6170 Accounting Research and Communication

3 semester hours

This course examines the professional accounting and auditing research process and emphasizes the communication of the research results. This includes identifying accounting and auditing issues, researching authoritative guidance, analyzing alternatives, developing conclusions and recommendations, and communicating the results orally and in writing. This course also examines how accounting information can be used to reduce economic and social inequity embedded in corporate structures and practices. Additionally, this course introduces students to academic accounting research and surveys significant areas of financial accounting and auditing research.

Graduate standing required.