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2024 Fall: August 14 - December 17

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
ACCT 605 Accounting for Managers (3)
(For MBA students only.) A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decision-making. Discussion covers financial statements, cost behavior, budgeting, performance measurement, and control systems. The objective is to use cost-volume-profit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets, which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decision-making. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement.
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86056 9040 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Little, Douglas A Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 605 Accounting for Managers (3)
(For MBA students only.) A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decision-making. Discussion covers financial statements, cost behavior, budgeting, performance measurement, and control systems. The objective is to use cost-volume-profit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets, which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decision-making. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement.
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86057 9080 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Schweitzer, Brandon L. Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 605 Accounting for Managers (3)
(For MBA students only.) A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decision-making. Discussion covers financial statements, cost behavior, budgeting, performance measurement, and control systems. The objective is to use cost-volume-profit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets, which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decision-making. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement.
86554 1111 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 M 6:30P-9:30P Open College Park (Hybrid)
Faculty: Little, Douglas A Bldg/Room: Hornbake Library (Undergrad) 0109 Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 605 Accounting for Managers (3)
(For MBA students only.) A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decision-making. Discussion covers financial statements, cost behavior, budgeting, performance measurement, and control systems. The objective is to use cost-volume-profit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets, which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decision-making. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement.
86555 3855 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 T 6:00P-9:00P Open San Diego (Hybrid)
Faculty: Nezerwe, Yvan Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 605 Accounting for Managers (3)
(For MBA students only.) A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decision-making. Discussion covers financial statements, cost behavior, budgeting, performance measurement, and control systems. The objective is to use cost-volume-profit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets, which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decision-making. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement.
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87114 9081 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Botes, Vida L Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 610 Financial Reporting and Analysis for Accountants (3)
Prerequisite: 15 credits of undergraduate accounting. An advanced study of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) according to the Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The objective is to conduct research and measure, analyze, report, and interpret accounting data to empower stakeholders for strategic business decision-making. Emphasis is on the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification for decision support; professional ethical standards; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting; and Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Activities include data analysis of research-based case studies using practitioner-based software.
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80359 9041 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Levin, Sharon L Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 610 Financial Reporting and Analysis for Accountants (3)
Prerequisite: 15 credits of undergraduate accounting. An advanced study of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) according to the Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The objective is to conduct research and measure, analyze, report, and interpret accounting data to empower stakeholders for strategic business decision-making. Emphasis is on the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification for decision support; professional ethical standards; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting; and Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Activities include data analysis of research-based case studies using practitioner-based software.
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80360 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Levin, Sharon L Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 610 Financial Reporting and Analysis for Accountants (3)
Prerequisite: 15 credits of undergraduate accounting. An advanced study of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) according to the Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The objective is to conduct research and measure, analyze, report, and interpret accounting data to empower stakeholders for strategic business decision-making. Emphasis is on the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification for decision support; professional ethical standards; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting; and Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Activities include data analysis of research-based case studies using practitioner-based software.
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80546 9080 18 Sep 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: El Mahdy, Dina Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 610 Financial Reporting and Analysis for Accountants (3)
Prerequisite: 15 credits of undergraduate accounting. An advanced study of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) according to the Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The objective is to conduct research and measure, analyze, report, and interpret accounting data to empower stakeholders for strategic business decision-making. Emphasis is on the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification for decision support; professional ethical standards; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting; and Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Activities include data analysis of research-based case studies using practitioner-based software.
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80624 9081 18 Sep 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Krupka, Joseph Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 611 Managerial Accounting Data Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: 15 credits of undergraduate accounting. A comprehensive study of management accounting methodologies employed for strategic problem-solving with an emphasis on data analytics. Focus is on developing competencies in analysis and decision-making, as well as technology integration, systems understanding, and process management. Discussion covers diverse tools, such as break-even analysis, regression analysis, the balanced scorecard, activity-based costing/management, and value chain analysis. Topics include elements of strategic management, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations; ethical issues; and performance management.
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80496 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: AL Wreikat, Assyad Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 613 Tax Compliance and Planning (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 610. An in-depth study of U.S. income taxation systems and regulations, grounded in legislation, administrative procedures, and judicial rulings. Focus is on building competencies in tax research and analysis, decision-making, and preparing tax forms using practitioner-based tax software. Discussion covers the preparation of individual, corporate, and other entity tax returns using professional tax preparation software. Topics also include strategic tax planning and administration using cutting-edge data analytics tools; interpreting and reporting requirements for diverse business entities; and incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
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80493 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Halpern, Justin P Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 613 Tax Compliance and Planning (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 610. An in-depth study of U.S. income taxation systems and regulations, grounded in legislation, administrative procedures, and judicial rulings. Focus is on building competencies in tax research and analysis, decision-making, and preparing tax forms using practitioner-based tax software. Discussion covers the preparation of individual, corporate, and other entity tax returns using professional tax preparation software. Topics also include strategic tax planning and administration using cutting-edge data analytics tools; interpreting and reporting requirements for diverse business entities; and incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
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80547 9080 18 Sep 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: McClain, Bruce W Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 618 Accounting Information Systems (3)
(Formerly ACCT 614.) Prerequisite: ACCT 610. A comprehensive study of the role and significance of information systems in accounting processes, including accounting information systems (AIS). The aim is to evaluate AIS security and controls, risk assessment, process management, and database design. Emphasis is on organization and manipulation of databases for strategic business decisions. Practitioner-based software is used for data analytics and visualizations; artificial intelligence (AI) is leveraged to address real-world case studies. Activities include conducting research and writing articles suitable for publication on contemporary cybercrimes affecting organizations.
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80362 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Premuroso, Ronald F Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 618 Accounting Information Systems (3)
(Formerly ACCT 614.) Prerequisite: ACCT 610. A comprehensive study of the role and significance of information systems in accounting processes, including accounting information systems (AIS). The aim is to evaluate AIS security and controls, risk assessment, process management, and database design. Emphasis is on organization and manipulation of databases for strategic business decisions. Practitioner-based software is used for data analytics and visualizations; artificial intelligence (AI) is leveraged to address real-world case studies. Activities include conducting research and writing articles suitable for publication on contemporary cybercrimes affecting organizations.
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80604 9080 18 Sep 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Premuroso, Ronald F Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 620 CyberAccounting: Management and Compliance (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 618. An in-depth study of strategic cyberaccounting practices to fortify the security of accounting information systems and client data. Focus is on developing competencies in research, risk assessment, analysis, and decision-making, as well as building cyberaccounting skill sets to mitigate cyber intrusions. Discussion covers federal and state regulatory cybersecurity requirements and voluntary standards, such as the G7 Fundamental Elements of Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector and the AICPA's Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework. Topics also include data analytics and the use of technology.
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80479 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Pullen, Jeffrey D Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 625 Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 610. An examination of governmental accounting standards and not-for-profit financial reporting standards governing U.S. public-sector and not-for-profit organizations. Discussion covers research, measurement, analysis, and reporting, as well as similarities and differences among accounting rules for diverse entity types and the rationale for the accounting standards governing each type. Focus is on developing competencies in systems and process management. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are considered. Activities include analyzing U.S. and state government data and creating visualizations to assist others in making better-informed decisions.
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80439 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Collins, Thomas S Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 628 Auditing and Attestation (3)
(Formerly ACCT 612.) Prerequisite: ACCT 610. A comprehensive study of generally accepted auditing standards governed by the AICPA. Focus is on building competencies in analysis, decision-making, measurement, research, risk assessment, and the preparation of audit reports and on developing a mentally independent attitude, professional skepticism, and professionalism to ensure audit and attestation quality. Discussion covers cutting-edge advancements in data analytics to improve audit and attestation efficiency using practitioner-based software. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 612 or 628.
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80361 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Lombard, Doris A Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 628 Auditing and Attestation (3)
(Formerly ACCT 612.) Prerequisite: ACCT 610. A comprehensive study of generally accepted auditing standards governed by the AICPA. Focus is on building competencies in analysis, decision-making, measurement, research, risk assessment, and the preparation of audit reports and on developing a mentally independent attitude, professional skepticism, and professionalism to ensure audit and attestation quality. Discussion covers cutting-edge advancements in data analytics to improve audit and attestation efficiency using practitioner-based software. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 612 or 628.
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80565 9080 18 Sep 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Wolod, Larry B Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 630 Fraud Examination (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 628. A comprehensive examination of the nature and components of occupational fraud, designed to enhance competencies in risk assessment, analysis, decision-making, and research to prepare for roles in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation. Emphasis is on the identification of internal control weaknesses to strategically design fraud investigation programs. Activities include practice with data analytics tools, such as Benford's law, Dupont analysis, and other diagnostic analytics, using FBI and other U.S. government agencies cybercrime and occupational fraud data. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 608 or ACCT 630.
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80440 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Reich, Paul S Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 630 Fraud Examination (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 628. A comprehensive examination of the nature and components of occupational fraud, designed to enhance competencies in risk assessment, analysis, decision-making, and research to prepare for roles in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation. Emphasis is on the identification of internal control weaknesses to strategically design fraud investigation programs. Activities include practice with data analytics tools, such as Benford's law, Dupont analysis, and other diagnostic analytics, using FBI and other U.S. government agencies cybercrime and occupational fraud data. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 608 or ACCT 630.
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80578 9080 18 Sep 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Honer, Joseph S Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 635 Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 610. A comprehensive examination of the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and ethical accounting standards mandated by other professional organizations. Focus is on building competencies in research, analysis, decision-making, reporting, and resource management to enhance ethical reasoning and knowledge of professional responsibilities and to make judgment calls in accounting scenarios. Discussion covers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as part of ethical accounting practices. Case studies are used to analyze ethical dilemmas in accounting. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 608 or ACCT 635.
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80475 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Ammons, Deanna L Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 635 Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 610. A comprehensive examination of the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and ethical accounting standards mandated by other professional organizations. Focus is on building competencies in research, analysis, decision-making, reporting, and resource management to enhance ethical reasoning and knowledge of professional responsibilities and to make judgment calls in accounting scenarios. Discussion covers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as part of ethical accounting practices. Case studies are used to analyze ethical dilemmas in accounting. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 608 or ACCT 635.
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80606 9080 18 Sep 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Reich, Paul S Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 640 Accounting in a Global Context (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 610. An in-depth exploration of the multifaceted realm of international accounting and reporting practices focused on evolving International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are compared to IFRS and specific-country GAAP. Focus is on developing competencies in research, analysis, decision-making, measurement, and reporting. Discussion covers the influence of business operations; cultural variances in privacy rights; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting; and inherent risks in global business transactions. Topics include diverse challenges in global financial reporting, including XBRL (extensible business reporting language). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 640 or ACCT 665.
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80441 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Lombard, Doris A Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 645 CyberAccounting: Forensics (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 618 and ACCT 630. An applied study of digital tools and techniques used in forensic accounting investigations that integrates research, risk assessment, and analysis. Emphasis is on decision-making, technology, systems, and process management. The goal is to disentangle intricate forensic evidence by analyzing financial data, prepare written reports for expert witnesses to present as testimony in legal proceedings, and use artificial intelligence to develop a well-rounded skill set for navigating complex forensic accounting scenarios.
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80480 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Paz, Veronica C. Syllabus Course Materials
ACCT 660 Information Technology Auditing (3)
(Formerly MSAS 670.) Prerequisites: ACCT 618, ACCT 630, and INFA 610. A comprehensive study of information technology (IT) auditing. Discussion covers the advanced knowledge and skills needed to protect organizational assets using logical, physical, and financial controls. Emphasis is on data integrity, security, and efficiency of information systems. Activities integrate theoretical concepts with practical applications focusing on critical IT auditing competencies, such as research, risk assessment, analysis, decision-making, reporting, technology, strategic management, and data analytics. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 660 or MSAS 670.
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80431 9040 14 Aug 2024-05 Nov 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Pullen, Jeffrey D Syllabus Course Materials
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