ACT 6710 - Seminar in Financial Accounting

Institution:

Nova Southeastern University

Subject:

ACT - Accounting

Description:

This course examines the discipline of financial accounting by tracing the historical backgrounds and evolution of current financial accounting theory and practice, reviewing key parts of the related literature, and discussing future directions of financial accounting research. Current financial reporting issues and areas of controversy are studied with an emphasis on the relationship between accounting practice and research. Student skills in research topics selection and refinement, literature selection and review, and research project structuring are advanced. Current issues and development in accounting education are discussed as an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Graduate level accounting.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nova.edu

Phone Number:

(954) 262-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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