Acct 460 Accounting Research
Course Schedule – Spring 2008



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Updated: 17-December-2007
Weeks 1-2 Understanding how to use the Financial Accounting Research System (FARS), FASB, IASB, and SEC online resources

READINGS

  • "The Evolution of U.S. GAAP: The Political Forces Behind Professional Standards", Stephen A. Zeff, The CPA Journal, January and February 2005 (to be discussed on January 24 and 29)
Weeks 3 - 13 Accounting Research Minicases
Week 4 Case Study #1
Week 8 Case Study #2
Week 12 Case Study #3
Week 13 or 14 Semester Research Project presentations - dates TBD