Timeroom: Spring 2020

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 807 (01) - Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation

Equity Analysis and Valuation

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 57100

This course is intended to provide practical tools for analyzing and valuing a company's equity. Primarily an applications course, it covers several valuation models such as market multiples and free cash flow models, and focuses on the implementation of finance theories to valuation problems. Prereq: ACFI 801 (Corporate Finance); ACFI 802 (Investments).

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Only listed majors in section: FINANCE

Instructors: Wenjuan Xie

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCBE G85

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 809 (01) - Mortgage Banking and Fixed Income Securities

Mortgages and Fixed Income

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 57101

This course focuses on bonds and the bond market. While the cash flows of bonds are specifies, their valuation is particularly challenging given interest rate movements, embedded optionality, and credit risk. As part of an examination of structured products, the course will examine the process of creating, valuing, and trading mortgages. Further, the course explores the skills needed to manage fixed income portfolios considering both client specific objectives and the market environment. Prereq: ACFI 801 (Corporate Finance); ACFI 802 (Investments).

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Only listed majors in section: FINANCE

Instructors: Richard Kilbride

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCBE G25

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 830 (01) - Advanced Auditing

Advanced Auditing

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 51579

This course is designed to establish an advanced competence in auditing theory and practice. Specifically, students will gain an in-depth understanding of current academic auditing research and the philosophy of strategic-systems auditing through readings, presentations, case studies, and a service learning project with a local non-profit organization.

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Jonathan Nash

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	MW	9:40am - 11:00am	PCBE 235

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 840 (01) - Forensic Acctg & Fraud Exam

Forensic Acctg & Fraud Exam

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 53503

This course builds on audit coursework, but is not limited to an audit perspective. It covers the major schemes used to defraud organizations and individuals. Students develop skills in the areas of fraud protection, detection, analysis, and some skills relating to investigations.

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Scott Berube

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCBE G59

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 850 (01) - Accounting Theory and Research

Accounting Theory and Research

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 40
CRN: 52163

The objective of this course is to study the role of accounting information both in a decision-making and in a performance-evaluation context. This objective will be achieved by studying various accounting theories and the role that research has played in developing and testing those theories. Prereq: M.S. in Accounting.

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Le Emily Xu

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCBE 235

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 890 (01) - Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 40
CRN: 56405

Accounting information systems and the use of computers for decision making with emphasis on sources and types of information and the use of analytical tools in solving accounting management problems. Prereq: M.S. in Accounting.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Jonathan Nash

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	MW	8:10am - 9:30am	PCBE G59

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 896 (01) - Topics

Topics/Advanced Business Tax

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 53334

Special topics. Prereq: consent of advisor and instructor.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: John Colliander

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	PCBE 175

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 896 (02) - Topics

Top/Advanced Topics in Tax

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 53504

Special topics. Prereq: consent of advisor and instructor.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: John Hasseldine

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCBE G59

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 896 (03) - Topics

Topics/Tax Research

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 53505

Special topics. Prereq: consent of advisor and instructor.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: May Xiaoyan Bao

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	TR	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCBE 235

Additional Course Details:

This course is about applied tax research. Purpose of this course is to learn how to navigate accurately and effectively within the body of tax law. This course is designed to structure the development of your research skills by systematizing your approach to tax problems. Among the steps in the development of these skills are: (1) familiarization with primary sources and secondary authority on tax topics, (2) understanding the hierarchy of authority of information sources, (3) dissection of tax problems, (4) preparation of written client file documentation, and (5) practice addressing client questions through oral presentations.

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Accounting and Finance

ACFI 896 (04) - Topics

Top/International Accounting

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 56446

Special topics. Prereq: consent of advisor and instructor.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Instructors: Yunshil Cha

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2020	5/4/2020	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCBE G25

Additional Course Details:

International Accounting – The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of the nature and applicability of accounting theory and the conceptual framework of accounting using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Topics include recording financial transactions using IFRS, analyzing financial statements using IFRS, and evaluating differences between IFRS and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). This is a required course for the MSA audit track because it provides an increased understanding of international accounting standards and how these standards may be applicable in the auditing of international corporations.