Timeroom: Spring 2022

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

ACFI 804 (1SY) - Derivative Securities and Markets

Derivative Securities

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 55014

This course explores the basic types of derivative instruments (forwards, futures, options, swaps) and their use in the context of financial risk management by investors, firms and financial institutions. Topics include the mechanics of derivatives markets, practical and theoretical aspects of hedging and speculating using derivatives, and methodologies for pricing derivatives. Prereq: ACFI 801 (Corporate Finance); ACFI 802 (Investments).

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

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

Only listed majors in section: FINANCE

Instructors: Viktoriya Staneva

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	ONLINE

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

ACFI 805 (01) - Financial Institutions

Financial Institutions

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 3
CRN: 55015

This course explores the financial institutions that create credit and liquidity for businesses and other borrowers, the financial instruments that facilitate credit and liquidity creation, and the markets in which those instruments are sold or traded. Special emphasis is paid to commercial banks. Prereq: ACFI 801 (Corporate Finance); ACFI 802 (Investments).

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

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

Only listed majors in section: FINANCE

Instructors: Zhaozhao He

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCBE 215

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

ACFI 806 (01) - Financial Modeling and Analytics

Financial Modeling & Analytics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 3
CRN: 55925

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).

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

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

Instructors: Mihail Miletkov

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCBE 165

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

ACFI 807 (1ON) - Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation

Equity Analysis

Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - E-term III (01/18/2022 - 03/11/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 7
CRN: 54401

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. Pre-req: ACFI 801 with a minimum grade of B-; ACFI 802 with a minimum grade of B-. No credit if credit has been earned for ADMN 898 "Equity Analysis & Firm Valuation."

Section Comments: Cross List w/ ADMN 898.3ON 56799

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

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
1/18/2022	3/11/2022		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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

ACFI 810 (01) - Big Data in Finance

Big Data in Finance

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 55620

This course serves as an introduction to many aspects of big data utilization, specifically as it applies to finance. Topics typically include high frequency trading, stock market anomalies, data management, fintech innovations, and safety and ethics when working with big data. Programming languages common to finance, such as Stata, SAS, and Python, are learned and used to analyze and manipulate data. Prereq: ACFI 801 (Corporate Finance); ACFI 802 (Investments).

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

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

Only listed majors in section: FINANCE

Instructors: Svetlana Petrova

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCBE 205

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

ACFI 830 (01) - Advanced Auditing

Advanced Auditing

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 51199

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.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Jonathan Nash

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	9:40am - 11:00am	PCBE G59

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 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 52580

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.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Scott Berube

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCBE 225

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 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 51651

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.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Le Emily Xu

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	M	5:10pm - 8:00pm	PCBE 235

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

ACFI 874 (01) - Finance Experience

Finance Experience

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 55019

This course enhances student knowledge regarding real-life applications of finance concepts, and includes activities such as: Bloomberg Terminal trainings, executive guest speaker talks, and career opportunities in the field. Presentation skills and networking abilities are emphasized. Prereq: ACFI 801 ACFI 802.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

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

Instructors: Stephen Ciccone

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCBE 215

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

ACFI 890 (01) - Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54084

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.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: ACCOUNTING

Instructors: Jonathan Nash

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	W	5:10pm - 8:00pm	PCBE 215