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AC 530 - Research for Accounting Professionals


This course is designed to provide you with the research skills necessary to succeed in the accounting profession.  You will be introduced to topics and research on current issues in accounting by accessing online information included in websites such as:

  • FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board),

  • AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants),

  • SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission),

  • GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board),

  • GAO (Government Accountability Office),

  • PCAOB (Pubic Company Accounting Oversight Board),

  • IASB (International Accounting Standards Board)

  • IRS (Internal Revenue Service)



Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied Throughout the Term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Assessment


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Develop competence in locating relevant sources to research financial reporting, auditing, financial analysis, and tax issues.
  • Understand and analyze primary authoritative sources in financial reporting, auditing, and taxes.
  • Use information technology and databases of information for professional research.
  • Understand the complexity of the issues affecting financial reporting, auditing, and tax policies.
  • Understand and debate relevant theoretical issues related to the accounting profession.
  • Strengthen writing skills for business communications and documentation.


Credits: 3



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