Accountancy
The Accountancy program is a very demanding, competitive and rigorous course of study that develops skills in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, and decision making, in addition to developing the necessary tools to engage in lifelong learning after graduation. The program also develops an understanding of accounting theory, technical procedures, and the …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy
The Accountancy program is a very demanding, competitive and rigorous course of study that develops skills in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, and decision making, in addition to developing the necessary tools to engage in lifelong learning after graduation. The program also develops an understanding of accounting theory, technical procedures, and the …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Information Systems Option (2021)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: A1 Oral Communication 3 …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Information Systems Option (2022-2023)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2022 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option 2023 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: A1 …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Information Systems Option (2023)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2023 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Information Systems Option (2024)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2024 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: A1 Oral Communication 3 …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Information Systems Option (2024)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2024 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Information Systems Option (2025-Present)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: Area 1C Oral Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: Area …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Information Systems Option (2025-Present)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2025 Accountancy, B.S./Information Systems Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Professional Accountancy Option (2021)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: A1 Oral Communication 3 GE Basic …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Professional Accountancy Option (2022-2023)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2022 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option 2023 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: A1 …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Professional Accountancy Option (2023)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2023 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Professional Accountancy Option (2024)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2024 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: A1 Oral Communication 3 GE Basic …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Professional Accountancy Option (2024)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2024 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Professional Accountancy Option (2025-Present)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 103 (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 MATH 103L (if required) 0-1 GE Basic Skills: Area 1C Oral Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: Area …
[ View Programs ]Accountancy/Professional Accountancy Option (2025-Present)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2025 Accountancy, B.S./Professional Accountancy Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 220. Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 103 or higher-level mathematics course; Sophomore class standing. Introduces the role of accounting in business and society, a summary of the accounting process, accounting measurement issues, analyzing and recording financial transactions, accounting valuation and allocation issues, conceptual foundation for understanding financial reporting, the usefulness of financial …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 230. Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220; MATH 103 or a higher-level mathematics course with a grade of “C” or higher. Introduces the analysis and techniques for aiding management in planning and controlling decisions, and the use of accounting data for budgeting, cost control, pricing, evaluation of performance and general decision making.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 292BCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Preparer (2-2-2)
Prerequisites: Sophomore and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a tax preparer, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students will: (1) understand the critical components involved in the tax …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 292CCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Preparer (3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Sophomore and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a tax preparer, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students will: (1) understand the critical components …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 292DCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Preparer (4-4-4)
Prerequisites: Sophomore and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a tax preparer, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students will: (1) understand the critical components involved in …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 350. Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)
Prerequisites: Junior class standing and Pre-Accountancy major. An overall and CSUN GPA of 3.2 or higher for continuing CSUN students or an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher for first semester transfer students. Grades of “B” or higher in ACCT 220 and ENGL 205, as well as a “C” or higher in ACCT 230, BLAW …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 351. Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 and BUS 312. The second course in the financial accounting sequence. Covers the theory of financial accounting as well as the accounting process, with an emphasis on revenue recognition, asset valuation, cash implications of complex transactions and accounting for liabilities and investments.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 352. Intermediate Financial Accounting III (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 351. Third course in the financial accounting sequence. Covers the theory of financial accounting as well as the accounting process, with an emphasis on stockholders’ equity, pensions, leases, changes in accounting principles and in-depth examination of financial statements.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 380. Cost Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 and BUS 312. Focuses on how to measure and analyze costs for management decision making. Covers how the environment and strategy of a company influences the design of its cost-measurement system and how the resulting cost information may or may not be useful for managerial decisions …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 392BCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Supervisor (2-2-2)
Prerequisites: ACCT 292CS (ACCT 292BCS, ACCT 292CCS or ACCT 292DCS), or ACCT 440, or faculty permission, and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a supervisor, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 392CCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Supervisor (3-3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 292CS (ACCT 292BCS, ACCT 292CCS or ACCT 292DCS) or ACCT 440, or faculty permission, and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a supervisor, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 392DCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Supervisor (4-4-4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 292CS (ACCT 292BCS, ACCT 292CCS or ACCT 292DCS), or ACCT 440, or faculty permission, and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a supervisor, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 412L. Excel Specialist Certification (1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 212 or equivalent. Pre-Accountancy major, Accountancy major, enrollment in the Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Science in Taxation degree programs, or department approval. The Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification demonstrates competency at the associate level in the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 415. Accounting Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312 and ACCT 350. Provides an understanding of requirements and control of major business processes/accounting cycles integrated in an enterprise system. Topics include systems analysis methodologies and techniques for accounting information system (AIS) development, issues in control and audit of systems fraud and abuse, and controls for systems …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 440. Income Tax I (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 and BUS 312. May be taken concurrently with ACCT 351. This course examines fundamentals of individual federal income taxation, including the following topics: tax determination; inclusions and exclusions from gross income; deductions and losses; property transactions (gain or loss, basis considerations, nontaxable exchanges, capital gains and …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 441. Income Tax II (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 352 and ACCT 440. This course examines the federal taxation of business entities, including the following topics: tax credits; Alternative Minimum Tax (individual and corporate); accounting methods and periods; C corporations (organization, operations, distributions, redemptions, liquidations, and reorganizations); partnerships (formation, operation, basis, distributions, transfer of interest, and …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 450. Advanced Financial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 352. Advanced accounting applications for specialized areas: business combinations, consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions, U.S. security filings, SEC filings, and segment/interim reporting.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 460. Auditing Principles and Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 351. This course covers the field of auditing and assurance services and the related decision-making processes. Topics include the nature and scope of an audit engagement, requirements for audit documentation, quality control; planning an audit, audit procedures, audit sampling techniques, account cycles, understanding an entity’s environment and …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 465. Advanced Auditing (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 460. Advanced auditing theory and practices. This course furthers the student’s knowledge of auditing, attestation, and assurance services with application of theory and discussion of advanced auditing topics. Applies concepts and principles learned in ACCT 460 using cases and a simulated audit.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 475. Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 352. Comprehensive coverage of the accounting and financial reporting for governmental and nonprofit entities. Covers the specialized accounting, reporting and auditing requirements applicable to governmental and nonprofit organizations such as budgets, revenues and appropriations, expenditures and encumbrances, various types of funds and accounting statements.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 312 for Business majors. Course content to be determined. See Schedule of Classes for current course offerings.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 497A-Z. Special Topics in Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 352. Innovative courses of study. Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 498A-C. Field Assignments and Reports—Accounting (1-3)
Individual study pertaining to present or future career. Student must obtain approved employment. Consultation with employer and instructor determines program. A maximum of 12 units may be earned by combining Field Assignments and Reports (ACCT 498) and Independent Study (ACCT 499). Academic Internship course. (Credit/No Credit only)
[ View Programs ]ACCT 499A-C. Independent Study—Accounting (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of department chair and consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. In order to do an Independent Study assignment in the College of Business and Economics, a student must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.0 or higher GPA in all major courses. A student who does not meet …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 501. Financial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a Nazarian College of Business and Economics graduate program or consent of instructor. Study of financial reporting principles, structure of the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. Measurement principles for assets; liabilities and stockholders’ equity; revenue and expenses. Covers management’s responsibility for full and fair disclosure of financial information.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 505. Financial and Managerial Accounting in Industry (3)
Study of financial practices relevant to particular industries. Includes general financial and managerial accounting processes, the recording and analysis of financial transactions and statements and the use of accounting data for planning and budgeting purposes. The course will include significant coverage of topics specific to the industry of emphasis. For example, for the Masters in …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 509. Tax Ethics, Research and Communication (3)
Students will develop critical skills in researching and critically interpreting tax authority. They also will acquire and develop the specialized oral and written communication skills needed to interact internally and externally with clients and government agencies. This course also will introduce students to the professional responsibilities and ethical dilemmas that face tax practitioners in today’s …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 511. Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 or enrollment in the Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program. This course aims to develop students’ ability to recognize, analyze, and properly resolve ethical challenges in the practice of accounting to uphold professional responsibilities in the accounting profession. Emphasizes the application of ethical theories, the AICPA’s …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 515. Contemporary Issues in Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 352 and ACCT 460 or equivalents; Approval of department chair or designee. Examines contemporary issues confronting accountants, businesses and their stakeholders. Topics such as accounting theory, basic research methodology in accounting, issues in SEC reporting, segment reporting and issues in international accounting will be examined. Students are expected to achieve a thorough understanding …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 520. Income Tax Concepts and Their Business Applications (3)
This course covers basic tax law concepts that affect business and investment management situations. Topics include tax alternatives in business organizations, tax policy management and compliance with government directives.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 530. Accounting Information Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 350 or matriculation in the MPAcc program or approval of the department chair or designee. This course focuses on developing students’ understanding of accounting information systems concepts and common business processes organizations perform during their operating cycles. Examines data analysis and visualization to support management decision-making and external reporting. Explores the importance of …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 536. Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220 and ACCT 230, or equivalent, or department chair consent. Provides comprehensive coverage of budgeting, accounting and financial reporting for governmental and not-for-profit entities. Covers the specialized accounting, reporting and auditing requirements applicable to governmental and not-for-profit organizations, performance evaluation and related ethical issues. Topics include governmental accounting, fund allocation, government-wide reporting, governmental performance …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 542. Introduction to Federal Tax Procedure (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 440. This course provides students with an introduction to the procedural aspects of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. The course will introduce the students to, among other things, the organization of the IRS, investigative authority of the IRS, tax audits, administrative penalties, administrative appeals, tax collection, federal tax crimes, refund claims, examination …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 600. Taxation of Individuals and Property Transactions (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of federal income taxation of individuals and tax implications incidental to property transactions. Also, this course aims enhance students’ written and oral communication skills, as well as critical thinking skills. Lastly, this course is designed to provide students with the tools to engage in …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 605. Introduction to Audit and Attestation (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 620B. This course provides students with an introduction to the field of auditing and assurance services and the related decision-making processes. Topics include: nature and scope of audit engagements; terms of engagement and engagement letter; requirements for engagement documentation; a firm’s systems of quality control; planning an engagement; understanding an entity’s environment and …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 620A. Financial Accounting Reporting I (3)
This course explores financial reporting focused on for-profit business entities. Topics include: revenue recognition; nonreciprocal transfers; fair value measurements; and financial accounting reporting of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and investments.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 620B. Financial Accounting Reporting II (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 620A. Building on ACCT 620A: Financial Accounting Reporting I, this course further explores financial reporting focused on for-profit business entities. Topics include financial accounting reporting of payable and accrued liabilities, contingencies and commitments, long-term debt, leases, compensation and benefits, financial statements of employee benefit plans, equity, income taxes, accounting for changes and error …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 620C. Financial Accounting Reporting III (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 620B. Building on ACCT 620B: Financial Accounting Reporting II, this course further explores financial reporting focused on for-profit business entities. Topics include: U.S. security reporting requirements, earnings per share and segment reporting, business combinations, derivatives and hedge accounting, foreign currency transactions and translations, and differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 624. Advanced Audit and Attestation (2)
Prerequisite: ACCT 605. Auditing theory and practices; auditing standards; SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and stock exchange regulations; auditor’s legal liability; statement trends and techniques. Concepts and principles governing independent professional services that provide assurance on the reliability and relevance of information, including financial statement information.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 625. Federal Taxation of Entities (3)
This course is designed to provide students with understanding of concepts of U.S. federal income taxation of business entities, including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and estates, and tax exempt organizations.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 626. Managerial Cost Accounting Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 380 or equivalent. Focuses on how cost-management information helps managers make tactical and strategic decisions for profit planning and control. Emphasizes the topics of cost and management accounting that help firms compete more effectively.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 628. Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 352 and ACCT 460 or equivalents. Explores comprehensive financial statement analysis and the valuation framework that integrates strategy, financial reporting and financial analysis/valuation. This framework and tools are then used to do fundamental financial statement analysis. Topics include models of shareholder value, comparison of accounting and cash flow approaches to valuation and the …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 629. Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders I (3)
Income tax principles relating to organization, capital structure and operations of a corporation are examined, as well as the tax effects of corporate distributions, stock redemptions and liquidations on shareholders.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 632. Accounting Issues in Select Industries (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530. Examines financial accounting and reporting issues in select industries. The specific topics covered will depend on the industries selected for a particular semester. Regardless of specific industry, the course will contain a section addressing ethical issues in accounting for the industry.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 633. Income Taxation of Partnerships (3)
Students learn about the tax principles that apply to the formation, operation and liquidation of partnerships, including the effects of the transfer of partnership interests and transactions between the partnership and its partners.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 634. Forensic Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530. Explores the conduct of fraud examinations, including a discussion of specific procedures used in forensic accounting examinations and the reasoning behind these procedures. Topics include an overview of fraud and abuse, forensic evidence, substantive procedures for cash outflow irregularities, substantive procedures for other assets irregularities, financial statement fraud, …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 635. Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts (3)
This course focuses on the income tax principles involved in the operation of estates and trusts, including special types of trusts such as grantor and employee trusts. The taxation of grantors, descendants and beneficiaries also is explored.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 637. Taxation of Foreign Transactions and Taxpayers (3)
This course provides students with an understanding of taxation of foreign income of U.S. citizens and corporations, taxation of foreign persons and corporations on their income from U.S. sources and tax considerations in organizing foreign business operations.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 640. Accounting Methods and Periods (3)
This course covers comparative principles of tax and financial accounting as they relate to individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. The allocation of income tax expense for financial statement purposes is also examined.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 645. Federal Tax Procedure (3)
Administrative procedures for settling tax controversies, rules governing tax collection and criminal prosecution, and the rights of taxpayers are among the topics explored in this course.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 650. Contemporary Tax Planning Issues Seminar (2)
Students participate in a seminar focusing on contemporary tax planning issues affecting local industries.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 655. Real Estate Taxation (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 509 and ACCT 520. This course provides students with the understanding of the federal tax consequences associated with real estate acquisitions, leases, operations, disposition and securitization of real estate investments.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 661. State and Local Taxes (3)
Students gain an understanding of the structure of state and local taxes; the principles governing income, sales, property and other taxes levied by state and local governments; and the interrelationship of state, local and federal taxes.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 668. Selected Topics in Taxation (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 509, ACCT 520. This course provides students with an opportunity to learn about specialized and emerging topics in the field of taxation.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 685. Accounting in Entertainment Industry (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 103 or higher-level mathematics course. Study of accounting practices relevant to entertainment business, including general financial and managerial accounting processes used in the management of entertainment businesses. Provides students with the tools and techniques needed to read, understand, analyze and interpret financial statements and …
[ View Programs ]ACCT 692A-Z. Selected Topics in Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530. The exploration of new/current topics being debated by the accounting profession or the study of accountancy through alternative means (e.g., systems theory, language and communication or literature/film). Selected topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies in Accountancy (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 536, ACCT 600, ACCT 605, ACCT 620A, ACCT 620B, ACCT 620C, ACCT 624, ACCT 625, and IS 530, or department chair’s consent. A culminating experience course in the Master of Professional Accountancy program.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 697TX. Directed Comprehensive Studies in Accountancy (1)
Prerequisites: Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, classified status and obtaining “C” or higher in ACCT 509, ACCT 520, ACCT 629, ACCT 633, ACCT 640 and ACCT 645; Or obtaining department chair or designee’s consent. This course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency in the field of taxation through practice-based simulations or experiential learnings.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 698D. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530; Approval of department chair or designee. A culminating experience course in the M.S. in Accountancy program. Planning and performing a graduate-level project under supervision of a faculty advisor.
[ View Programs ]ACCT 699. Independent Study—Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: Permission of graduate advisor and department chair. No more than 6 units of Independent Study may be taken in any one department, and no more than 6 units may be taken in the College of Business and Economics without prior approval of the dean. Only those graduate students who have a current 3.0 or …
[ View Programs ]Alhashim, Dhia D.
(1974) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.B.A. 1962, University of Baghdad; M.B.A. 1965, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1971, University of Missouri, Columbia.
[ View Programs ]Ansari, Shahid L.
(1986) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.A. 1965, Government Commerce College; M.B.A. 1967, University of Karachi; Ph.D. 1973, Columbia University.
[ View Programs ]Barker, Robert L.
(1981) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.B.A. 1965, Arkansas A & M College; M.A. 1969, Ph.D. 1974, University of Alabama.
[ View Programs ]Bell, Janice
(1986) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1972, University of Tennessee; M.S. 1974, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1980, University of California, Los Angeles.
[ View Programs ]Bennett, James C.
(1965) Professor Emeritus of Business Communications Information Systems. B.A. 1956, M.B.E. 1957, University of North Texas; Ed.D. 1970, University of California, Los Angeles; C.R.M.
[ View Programs ]Boylen, Katie
(2025) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.S.B.A. 2016, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S. 2017, University of Notre Dame; Ph.D. 2025, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
[ View Programs ]Call, Dwight
(1962) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1957, M.B.A. 1959, Ph.D. 1966, University of California, Los Angeles; C.P.A.
[ View Programs ]Chen, Keji
(2011) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.B.A. 1990, Chinese Culture University; M.B.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2003, The Ohio State University.
[ View Programs ]Chen, Raymond S.
(1971) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.A. 1964, National Taiwan University; M.A. 1969, University of Missouri; Ph.D. 1973, University of Missouri-Columbia; C.P.A. [China].
[ View Programs ]Chiu, James S.
(1979) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.B.A. 1965, National Taiwan University; M.A. 1969, Ph.D. 1973, University of Missouri; C.P.A.; C.M.A.
[ View Programs ]Dantas, Manuela
(2019) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.S. 2011, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; M.Sc. 2013, Fundação Getúlio Vargas; Ph.D. 2019, Cornell University.
[ View Programs ]Doron, Michael E.
(2011) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1993, Miami University; M. Acc. 2000, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D. 2009, Texas A&M.
[ View Programs ]Dosanjh-Zucker, Kiren
(2000) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1986, Syracuse University; J.D. 1989, University of Michigan Law School.
[ View Programs ]Driscoll, Donna
(1980) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.A. 1973, Alma College; Ph.D. 1984, University of Southern California.
[ View Programs ]Efrat, Rafi
(1999) Bookstein Chair in Taxation, Professor of Accounting. B.S. 1989, California State University, Northridge; J.D. 1992, University of Southern California; J.S.M. 1998, J.S.D. 2002, Stanford University.
[ View Programs ]Gianni, Monica
(2015) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1976, Seattle University; J.D. 1979, University of Notre Dame; LL.M. 1995, University of Florida.
[ View Programs ]Gray, Glen L.
(1987) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1970, Michigan Technology University; M.B.A. 1973, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1988, University of Southern California.
[ View Programs ]Her, Young-Won
(2013) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.B.A. 1993, Pusan National University; M.B.A. 1995, Pusan National University; Ph.D. 2005, The University of South Columbia.
[ View Programs ]Jeppson, Catherine
(1983) Lecturer Emeritus in Accounting. B.S. 1971, M.S. 1975, California State University, Northridge.
[ View Programs ]Kiddoo, Robert J.
(1970) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1960, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S. 1969, California State University, Northridge; M.B.A. 1972, D.B.A. 1978, University of Southern California; C.M.A.
[ View Programs ]Liu, David
(1998) Professor Emeritus of Accounting and Information Systems. B.S. 1979, University of California, Los Angeles; M.B.A. 1982, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.
[ View Programs ]Lu, Yuan Yuan
(2022) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.A. 2013, M.A. 2014, University of Georgia; Ph.D. 2022, University of Washington.
[ View Programs ]Lundblad, Heidimarie
(1982) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.A. 1977, M.B.A. 1981, Ph.D. 1986, University of Washington.
[ View Programs ]Macklin, James H.
(1983) Lecturer Emeritus in Accounting. B.A. 1964, M.A. 1966, The Ohio State University.
[ View Programs ]Miller, David W.
(2003) Professor Emeritus of Accounting and Information Systems. B.S.B.I. 1993, M.B.A. 1996, M.S.B.A. 1999, Mississippi State University.
[ View Programs ]Moon, Joon Seok
(2019) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S. 2008, Hanyang University; M.S. 2010, Michigan State University; M.S. 2011, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D. 2019, The George Washington University.
[ View Programs ]Nguyen, Dat-Dao
(2000) Professor Emeritus of Accounting and Information Systems. B.A. 1973, University of Saigon; B.Comm. 1992, MSC. 1995, Ph.D. 2000, Concordia University.
[ View Programs ]Professional Accountancy
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) degree program is a one-year full-time (or two-years part-time) program designed to prepare students for successful careers in the field of public accounting. Students complete a rigorous program that develops their technical knowledge, ethical decision-making ability, communication competence, and research and critical-thinking skills. Program Candidates The program is particularly …
[ View Programs ]Sangeladji, Mohammad A.
(1979) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1964, University of Tehran; M.B.A. 1970, Sacramento State College; Ph.D. 1975, University of Oklahoma; C.P.A., State of Texas; C.M.A.
[ View Programs ]Stout, Gary R.
(1985) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1971, M.S. 1974, California State University, Northridge; D.B.A. 1977, University of Southern California; C.P.A.
[ View Programs ]Strayer, Richard L.
(1968) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1961, M.B.A. 1962, University of California, Los Angeles; D.B.A. 1970, University of Southern California; C.P.A.
[ View Programs ]Taxation
The Master of Science in Taxation program is a demanding, competitive and rigorous course of study that develops an understanding of the tax practice. It focuses on building research, communication, compliance and critical-thinking skills that are vital to becoming a successful tax practitioner in public, private, government and not-for-profit organizations.
[ View Programs ]Vedd, Rishma
(2006) Department Chair of Accounting; Professor of Accounting. B.Com. 1972, Uganda College of Commerce; M.B.A. 1992, City University, Seattle; Ph.D. 1999, University of Dundee, Scotland.
[ View Programs ]Wang, Dongyi
(2019) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.S. 2012, M.S. 2013, Ph.D. 2019, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
[ View Programs ]Weiss, Earl J.
(1984) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.A. 1970, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S. 1980, California State University, Los Angeles; J.D. 1974, Southwestern University; C.P.A.
[ View Programs ]Wilson, Barbara A.
(1994) Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S. 1974, M.Ed. 1988, Ph.D. 1994, University of Minnesota.
[ View Programs ]Yoon, Sung Wook
(2007) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1990, M.B.A. 1992, SungKyunKwan University, Seoul Korea; M.S. 1999, Ph.D. 2004, University of Colorado.
[ View Programs ]Zhan, Jun
(2015) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.A. 2000, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; M.A. 2003, Wuhan University; Ph.D. 2013, Concordia University.
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