BA 772 - Advanced Industrial Accounting II

Semester Hours: 3

This is the second of two courses involving intensive and comprehensive study of industrial/managerial accounting principles, concepts, and practices. This course specifically addresses the Financial Decision Making section of the CMA exam. The course entails case studies, directed participation in classroom discussions based on extensive readings of pertinent literature dealing with industrial/managerial accounting, and periodic examinations. The course content includes an array of advanced topics typically only introduced in advanced undergraduate courses, including statement analysis, financial performance metrics, profitability issues, risk and portfolio management, cost of capital, corporate restructuring, international finance, risk management, and ethical considerations.

Pre-requisites: completion of an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting, or its equivalent in terms of specific courses, or instructor consent.