MS Accounting

Program Learning Objectives

Graduates are prepared to:

1.1 Analyze financial statement data and conduct business valuations.
2.1 Research issues related to accounting standards including international financial reporting standards.
3.1 Demonstrate the ability to use databases and develop advanced spreadsheets to analyze financial and auditing information.
4.1 Demonstrate the ability to diagram data models and perform risk assessment of internal controls that apply to data/processes.
5.1 Recognize and apply ethical and fraud-related concepts in accounting and financial reporting.
6.1 Demonstrate effective writing communication skills.
6.2 Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.

GSA 540	Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships	4
GSA 541	Advanced Financial Reporting Issues I 1	4
or GSB 510	Data Visualization and Communication in Business
GSA 543	Advanced Financial Reporting Issues II	5
GSA 545	Applied Accounting Research and Communications	4
GSA 552	Fraud Auditing and Examination	4
GSA 554	Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling for Accounting	4
GSA 555	Database Modeling and Analysis for Accounting	4
GSA 556	Financial Accounting and Valuation	4
GSB 512	Quantitative Analysis	4
GSB 529	Effective Communication Skills for Managers	4
GSB 530	Data Analytics and Mining for Business 1	4
or GSA 544	Advanced Enterprise Wide Business Processes for Accounting
Comprehensive Examination
Total units		45

1	Students will choose between  GSA 541 and GSB 510 in the fall quarter and between GSB 530 and GSA 544 in the spring quarter.