Online MACC academics

Addresses analytics in accounting, auditing and tax contexts. Focuses on the methods and techniques to analyze data sets while also making it easier to interpret, present and utilize the results for financial decision making. Presents additional frameworks and approaches to equip students to recognize and interpret patterns in data and models and recommend actions. Students learn multiple concepts to improve decision making related to accounting data. Also serves as a continuation of the extraction, cleaning and transformation of data for accounting applications.

Applies the technical knowledge of accounting theory and principles developed in other academic courses through the use of 'real life' case studies, where such knowledge and professional judgment is applied in resolving advanced accounting problems and issues.

Addresses analytics in accounting, auditing and tax contexts. Focuses on the introduction of methods and techniques to analyze data sets while also making it easier to interpret, present and utilize the results for financial decision making. Presents frameworks and approaches to equip students to recognize and interpret patterns in data and models and recommend actions. Teaches multiple concepts to improve decision making related to accounting data. Also serves as a practical introduction to the extraction, cleaning and transformation of data for accounting applications.

Develops skills necessary to exploit financial reporting information in a business environment and appreciation of reporting issues faced by management.

Addresses internal control frameworks and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) related to an auditor's consideration of internal controls for purposes of financial statement audits and audits of internal control over financial reporting. Covers various schemes pertaining to misappropriation of assets, corruption and fraudulent financial reporting.

Covers advanced topics in strategic implementation and control, stressing their application to real-world settings. Topics include performance measurement, the design of compensation plans, and the design of information-based control systems to build winning organizations. Utilizes case studies drawn from a wide range of firms in various industries and countries, emphasizing the use of critical thinking to interpret data for solving managerial problems. Should be of interest to anyone thinking of a career in a corporate setting, consulting and private equity. Should also be useful for those interested in public accounting to develop an understanding of client organizations.

Builds on the skills obtained in the beginning auditing (assurance) course and focuses on audit planning, risk assessment, evidence, and reporting procedures and fraud.

Focuses on advanced financial accounting topics along with their application in the financial reporting process. Topical coverage includes consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, foreign currency translation, fair value accounting, and equity-based compensation. Addresses the implications of these topics for earnings management and earnings quality.

Prepares accounting and finance-oriented students to lead organizations. Explores corporate governance topics including sustainability reporting and related ethical issues from the perspectives of accounting and finance professionals. Corporations employ different governance structures each with its strengths, weaknesses and differing ethical norms. Corporate governance is changing quickly now with thousands of companies that are incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and metrics into their internal finance and accounting operations and their external reporting. Utilizes cases supplemented with articles (no textbook) along with substantial discussion and writing components.

3 one-hour courses cover the primary duties of a professional accountant including serving the public interest, acting with integrity, maintaining objectivity and independence and practicing due care in fulfilling one’s professional responsibilities. An emphasis is placed on developing the requisite professional credentials to be a practicing accountant.