ACCT 495 - Accounting Issues and Research

4 Credits
This course is a summative capstone for the accounting program. Students will utilize and build upon their previous accounting and business knowledge. Current accounting issues and topics will be identified and discussed. Students will identify current accounting issues related to their particular interest and demonstrate both comprehensive accounting knowledge and integration of writing competencies by conducting research, assessing sources, writing a research paper, and presenting the results.

Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify, discuss, and analyze contemporary accounting issues based on information from current events, cases, speakers, and/or class presentations.
2. Explain the role of research within the accounting profession including the use of authoritative pronouncements and applicable laws.
3. Select appropriate research topic and assess references.
4. Synthesize comprehensive accounting learning through research.
5. Prepare and present research findings and conclusions using appropriate technology as well as oral and written communication skills.