Timeroom: Fall 2020

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 801 (01) - Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 4
CRN: 17269

This course provides the foundation of corporate finance. Topics include investment criteria, capital structure, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, real options, and payout policy.

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

Instructors: Steve Irlbeck

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	W	5:10pm - 8:00pm	PCBE 215

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 802 (01) - Investments

Investments

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 20
CRN: 17270

This course provides an overview of several important topics in investments: securities and markets, asset pricing theory, stock analysis and valuation, fixed income securities, stock options, and applied portfolio management.

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

Instructors: Michael Hanlon

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	MW	9:40am - 11:00am	PCBE 185

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 806 (01) - Financial Modeling and Analytics

Financial Modeling & Analytics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 30
CRN: 16327

The main objective of the course is to bridge the gap between theory and practice by using software applications and real-world data to solve a variety of financial problems. The course is very 'hands-on' and is expected to help students develop skills that are useful in a variety of jobs in finance, accounting, insurance, and real estate. Pre-Req: ACFI 801 (Corporate Finance); ACFI 802 (Investments). Pre- or Co-Req: ACFI 820 (Programming in Finance).

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

Instructors: Mihail Miletkov

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PBLANE 216

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 820 (01) - Corporate Taxation

Corporate Taxation

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 40
CRN: 11223

Provides coverage of advanced topics from a strategic viewpoint and an understanding of the history and development of taxation, the role taxes play in financial and managerial decisions, and how taxes motivate people and institutions. The major tax issues inherent in business and financial transactions and their consequences are also explored.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: John Colliander

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	PBLANE 216

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 825 (01) - Ethics and Non-Profit Accounting

Ethics & Non-Profit Accounting

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 40
CRN: 15752

This course aims to: (1) increase students understanding of, and sensitivity to, ethical issues in accounting and (2) provide a foundation for the conceptual and practical issues surrounding accounting for not-for-profit entities. Ethics topics include:ethical reasoning and cognitive processes, business ethics and corporate governance, ethics in accounting judgments and decisions, and legal/regulatory/professional responsibilities of accountants. Not-for-profit accounting topics include: planning, budgeting, accounting, and internal and external financial reporting for not-for-profit entities.

Equivalent(s): ACFI 897

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Linda Ragland

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCBE 165

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 835 (01) - Governmental Accounting

Governmental Accounting

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 40
CRN: 15753

The objective of this course is to provide a foundation for the conceptual and practical issues surrounding accounting for governmental entities. Topics include: planning, budgeting, accounting, and internal and external financial reporting for government organizations.

Equivalent(s): ACFI 895

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Linda Ragland

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCBE 235

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 844 (01) - Topics in Advanced Accounting

Topics in Advanced Accounting

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 40
CRN: 11022

Theory and practice of accounting for corporate acquisitions and mergers and the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements. Other topics include multinational consolidations, interim reporting and partnership accounting. Prereq: M.S. in Accounting.

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Md Safayat Hossain

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCBE 235

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 860 (01) - Advanced Business Law

Advanced Business Law

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 40
CRN: 15202

Focuses on legal issues such as the formation, management, and operation of corporations, and partnerships, and rights and liabilities of shareholders and partners; as well as an analysis of securities regulations. Also covers the due process and equal protection provisions of the Constitution as they relate to business activities. Includes an in depth analysis of the Uniform Commercial Code such as sales, secured transactions, and negotiable instruments. Real and personal property issues are also explored.

Instructors: John Colliander

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	PBLANE 216

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 870 (01) - Programming in Finance with Quantitative Applications

Programming in Finance

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 20
CRN: 17236

This course provides students with tools necessary to manipulate, analyze, and interpret financial data. Programming languages covered may include C++, Python, R, SAS, and Stata. Quantitative applications involving data from Bloomberg, CRSP, and Compustat are incorporated into the material.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Instructors: Huan Kuang

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCBE 205

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ > Accounting and Finance

ACFI 871 (01) - Financial Theory

Financial Theory

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/14/2020)

Class Size: 30
CRN: 16328

This course provides a rigorous overview of modern financial analysis. Topics include valuation, risk analysis, corporate investment decisions, and security analysis and investment management. Pre-Req: ACFI 801 (Corporate Finance); ACFI 802 (Investments). Pre- or Co-Req: ACFI 820 (Programming in Finance).

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Instructors: Huimin Li

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/31/2020	12/14/2020	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCBE 225