ACCT 729 - Financial & Managerial Accounting (4 Credit Hours)

Effective leadership in today's complex and highly regulated business environment demands more than a working knowledge of basic accounting practices. Managers must fully grasp sophisticated financial and managerial accounting concepts and be able to apply them with ease in handling day-to-day responsibilities. Managers must also be well versed in the intricacies of corporate governance and asset protection. In this course, students will develop a clear understanding of these critical functions and issues. Students will study the foundational aspects of financial accounting, including professional structure, the interrelationships of financial statements, and multiple forms of financial analysis. Additionally, the functional aspects of managerial accounting will be covered, including planning, decision making, and performance evaluation.

Course Prerequisites - MGMT 707 or Admission into the MSA program

ACCT 731 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (4 Credit Hours)

A study of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used by organizations to integrate information flow through a wide variety of disparate functions. This course involves analyzing how an ERP system works, examining the advantages and risks of ERP systems, and evaluating ERP system implementation strategies. Case analysis is emphasized.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 700, ACCT 710, or ACCT 711

ACCT 732 - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (4 Credit Hours)

A study of the investigative and analytical skills used in preventing, discovering, and resolving financial irregularities in a manner that meets the standards required by applicable laws and/or regulations. The course begins with an examination of the legal fundamentals of forensic accounting followed by an analysis of the key tools and techniques used by forensic accountants. This foundational background is then used in the analysis of common forensic accounting applications. Case analysis is emphasized.

ACCT 733 - Advanced Auditing and Data Analytics (4 Credit Hours)

A study of auditing issues from case studies and application of data mining techniques in solving audit issues. Key area of concentration with case studies include client acceptance, understanding client business, audit risk assessment, materiality, fraud considerations, internal control objectives and deficiencies, auditing business processes and related accounts, and professional and ethical responsibilities. Key areas of focus with data mining techniques include application with ACL software tables, filters, and commands; audit planning; test of transactions and test of balances. Students will also explore the use of ACL software for forensic auditing and management reports.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 470, ACCT 700, ACCT 710, or ACCT 711

ACCT 734 - Enterprise Risk Analysis & Management (4 Credit Hours)

A study of the identification, analysis, measurement, management of operational and financial risk within an organization. Key areas of focus include a historical perspective of risk, the implementation of a risk management program, allocation of capital, and measurement of performance.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 700, ACCT 710, or ACCT 711

ACCT 751 - Advanced Personal Income Taxation (4 Credit Hours)

This course provides a detailed review of the most prominent income, deduction, and credit issues affecting individuals, particularly those affecting high-income or net-worth individuals or those involved in certain specialized transactions. Topics discussed will include: detailed review of certain itemized deductions; the various loss limitation rule provisions, including the passive activity and at-risk loss limitation rules; the treatment of certain business income and expense items, including individual net operating losses; significant equity and property transactions; and the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Substantial emphasis will be placed on key compliance issues and tax planning opportunities for individuals, particularly those involved in investment, business, or other entrepreneurial activities. The class will include numerous components requiring students to apply the tax law to completing tax forms and in performing tax research related to issues in the course.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 700 or ACCT 711

ACCT 752 - C-Corporation Taxation (4 Credit Hours)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental tax principles and consequences of corporate formation, operation, and liquidation to both corporations and their shareholders. Principle topics covered include: corporate formation and capital structure, including the treatment and utilization of debt and the application of Section 351; the taxation of corporate operations, including prominent property transactions, tax incentives and credits, and significant deductions; determination of earnings and profits; the tax treatment of distributions or other payments to shareholders and/or corporate officers; stock redemptions; and corporate liquidations and corporate reorganizations, including mergers, acquisitions, and divisive reorganizations.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 700 or ACCT 711, ACCT 715

ACCT 753 - Pass-Through Entity Taxation (4 Credit Hours)

This course covers pass-through entities (partnerships and S-corporations), exempt entities, and family tax planning issues. Partnership topics include partnership formation, operation and basis, distributions, transfer of interests, and terminations. S-corporation taxation focuses on S-Corporation status, operational rules (including taxable income), allocation of income/loss, distributions to shareholders, and basis. Exempt entities are examined including types and characteristics, excise taxes, unrelated business income tax, and reporting requirements. Lastly, the course addresses issues relevant to family tax planning including federal gift and estate taxes, valuation, and income tax concepts. Attention will also be given to practical tax applications including key compliance, reporting issues, and tax planning opportunities.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 700 or ACCT 711

ACCT 755 - Federal Tax Practice & Procedure (4 Credit Hours)

In this course, students are introduced to the responsibilities of practitioners dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. It includes a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in tax matters. Students will gain a full understanding of the organization of the IRS. The major topics addressed in the course are ethical responsibilities, tax examinations by the IRS, audit procedures, the authority of the IRS, assessment procedures, statute of limitations, interest and penalties, the appeals process, the collection process, claims for refund and private letter rulings.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 700 or ACCT 711, ACCT 751

ACCT 760 - Accounting Data Analytics I (4 Credit Hours)

Accounting Data Analytics I introduces the fundamentals of data analytics within the context of accounting. This course equips students with the skills to analyze, interpret, and communicate data-driven insights effectively. Students will learn to apply statistical techniques, data visualization tools, and analytical software relevant to accounting practices. The course emphasizes practical applications in financial and managerial reporting, tax planning, and auditing, preparing students for data-driven decision-making in accounting environments.

Course Prerequisites - ACCT 605