ACCT 405 - Accounting Ethics,Professionalism,and the Public Interest

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Loyola Marymount University

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Description:

3 Semester Hours Accountants and the accounting profession play an important role in society. The role is examined in this course through an in-depth study of accounting ethics, professionalism, and the public interest. Students will learn about and analyze the history of the profession; the legal and ethical responsibilities of the profession; important legislation that has impacted the profession and the practice of accounting, particularly auditing; and the current environment in which accountants and auditors work. The course also will expose students to moral reasoning and ethical decision making, and encourage students to adopt the objectivity, integrity, and ethical standards necessary to serve society as an accounting professional. Accounting majors only, except by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: ACCT 311.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lmu.edu

Phone Number:

(310) 338-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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