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.

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.

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.

This course covers the preparation and analysis of financial statements. It focuses on the measuring and reporting of corporate performance for investment decisions, stock valuation, bankers' loan risk assessment, and evaluations of employee performance. Emphasizes the required interdisciplinary understanding of business. Concepts from finance and economics (e.g., cash flow discounting, risk, valuation, and criteria for choosing among alternative investments) place accounting in the context of the business enterprise.