Provides a framework for business analysis and valuation using financial statement data and gives practical advice when using the framework to value a firm. Emphasizes integration of key concepts from accounting finance, economic and business strategy and illustrates the latest techniques and information sources used by financial information industry professionals.

Foundations of internal control theory accepted and promulgated by auditors and accountants. Management implementation of effective corporate governance. Best practices, benchmarks and models for evaluating and strengthening internal control and corporate governance.

A managerial perspective on accounting assurance and regulatory requirements for all types of businesses. Emphasis on financial statement audits, public company requirements, other governmental regulation and internal auditing. Seminar course with problem solving and case studies.

Strategic management accounting and control issues, including cost determination and analysis, activity-based systems, budgeting, transfer pricing, performance evaluation, cost management and ethics.

Study and analysis of contemporary accounting issues and practices. Emphasis on the integration of accounting knowledge in financial and managerial accounting, tax, accounting information systems, and auditing. Enhances analytical research, judgmental and communication skills of students.

A hands-on course for Masters of Accountancy students on how to factor taxes into strategic decision-making.

Importance of ethics in accounting practice; frameworks for ethical decision making; professional codes of ethics in accounting; and current and classic ethics cases.

Exploration of international accounting issues from interdisciplinary, managerial perspectives. Comparative accounting across national borders. Harmonization and evaluation of international accounting standards. Foreign exchange. Mergers, acquisitions and business valuation. Ethics. Management control issues in international contexts.

On-the-job training in private/public accounting involving new university-level learning experiences.

Financial issues faced by not-for-profit organizations. Budgeting, preparing for financial statements and required tax forms, financing, investing, internal control problems, auditing and analyzing financial statements of not-for-profit organizations including hospitals, educational institutions and charitable foundations.

A managerial perspective on fraud within an organization. Emphasis on fraud prevention and detection methods. Survey of the management support resources available in the field of forensic accounting. Case study and analysis of financial statement frauds.

A written research project concerning a significant problem in the field of accounting.

An examination on the subject areas of the candidate’s coursework listed on the degree program.