ACNT 1491 - Special Topics in Accounting: Technical Writing and Research for Accountants

Institution:

Houston Community College

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Description:

This course is intended to develop the necessary skills for effective accounting and tax research in the 21st Century. Professional accountants use online and electronic accounting, auditing and tax research tools. This class will use the "Research Institute of America" as its primary provider of tools to learn and execute professional research techniques, it includes the following databases: WGL Electronic Tax Payroll and Accounting Tax Library RIA Academic Advantage Essentials Library PPC FASB Reference Material on Checkpoint AICPA on CheckPoint PPC GASB Reference Material on Checkpoint The Research of America databases may be accessed from HCC’s library. Proper tax and accounting research requires critical thinking skills and the ability to produce professional results. Other databases and techniques will be discussed in the class as well as the Research of America database. This class will address the technical skills necessary for professional research and will address CPA Exam related research issues.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hccs.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 422-6111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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