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Advanced Accounting


Course Description

Application of accounting theory to complex business entities, including accounting for mergers and acquisitions, measurement and reporting of equity investments, and accounting for state and local governments and private not-for-profits.


Athena Title

Advanced Accounting


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in ACCT 7605


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Prerequisite

ACCT 7520E


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will become familiar with the financial procedures, information flows, and regulations that accompany mergers and acquisitions.
  • Students will understand accounting for foreign operations and governmental and non-profit organizations.
  • Students will learn to develop their research, communication, and critical thinking skills with the context of financial reporting for mergers and acquisitions and governmental and non-profit entities.

Topical Outline

  • The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments
  • Consolidation of Financial Information
  • Consolidations - Subsequent to the Date of Acquisition
  • Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership
  • Consolidated Financial Statements - Intercompany Asset Transactions
  • Foreign Currency Transactions and Hedging Foreign Exchange Risk
  • Accounting for State and Local Governments

Syllabus


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