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| Public Reporting and Research | |||
| RESEARCH | |||
| CLASS CODE: | ACCTG 401 | CREDITS: 3 | |
| DIVISION: | BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | ACCOUNTING | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| CATALOG DESCRIPTION: | This course is a project-oriented class that reviews the formation and regulation of private and public entities with an emphasis on applied research in financial reporting. Includes hands-on research of accounting standards, SEC regulations, and web-based products. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in writing abilities and communication skills throughout this course. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | This course is a project-oriented class that reviews the formation and regulation of private and public entities with an emphasis on applied research in financial reporting. Includes hands-on research of accounting standards, SEC regulations, and web-based products. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in writing abilities and communication skills throughout this course. | ||
| TOPICS: | 1. Corporate formation and governance 2. Going public--roadmap for an IPO 3. Listing with a stock exchange 4. Registration with SEC 5. Periodic reporting of public companies 6. Applied research in financial reporting 7. Special accounting issues |
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| PREREQUISITES: | ACCTG 302 | ||
| OTHER: | |||
| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2002 | ||