ACCTG 601 - Case Studies in Accounting

4.5 units (fi 9)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Develops students' competence in analyzing case studies in financial and managerial accounting. Topics covered include identification of financial and managerial reporting needs, preparation of financial reports, planning budgeting and forecasting, governance, and enterprise risk management. Open to students enrolled in the MAcc program only.

ACCTG 605 - Accounting and Business Strategy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Using a combination of theoretical frameworks and case study examples, the course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to assess an organization's purpose and values; formulate and evaluate an organization's strategies; translate strategies into specific business objectives and action plans; analyze the effectiveness and alignment of an organization's strategy implementation process; assess the role of the organization's corporate governance policies and processes in achieving strategic objectives, and ensure the management and governance of an organization's economic, environmental and social sustainability. Restricted to students registered in the Master of Accounting Program.

ACCTG 657 - Advanced Auditing

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Covers advanced topics in internal control/audit, external assurance engagements, audit and assurance service planning, and preparation of financial reports. Analysis of accounting policies and transactions and the role of audit committees and other corporate governance mechanisms will be discussed. Open to students enrolled in the MAcc program only.

ACCTG 688 - CPA Capstone 1

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Covers topics as required for the Capstone 1 module of the CPA Professional Education Program. Open to students enrolled in the MAcc program only.

ACCTG 689 - CPA Capstone 2

6 units (fi 12)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Covers topics as required for the Capstone 2 module of the CPA Professional Education Program. Open to students enrolled in the MAcc program only.

ACCTG 456 - Assurance on Financial Information

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Focuses on the external auditor's provision of assurance services on financial information. Topics include: society's demand for various assurance services; the role, profession, ethics, independence and liability of the assurance provider; assurance risk and strategy; assurance planning, operations and reports; computerization and internal control; and emerging assurance services. Prerequisite: ACCTG 414 or 412.

ACCTG 456 - Assurance on Financial Information

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Focuses on the external auditor's provision of assurance services on financial information. Topics include: society's demand for various assurance services; the role, profession, ethics, independence and liability of the assurance provider; assurance risk and strategy; assurance planning, operations and reports; computerization and internal control; and emerging assurance services. Prerequisite: ACCTG 414 or 412.