AC 530 - Research for Accounting Professionals

• 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)

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

• 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.