Graduates of the MS in Accounting program are expected to demonstrate achievement in all areas of the program.
Specifically, graduates of the program are expected to:
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the ethical framework for the accounting profession and respond to ethical dilemmas;
Apply appropriate research methods to choose appropriate courses of action related to accounting or auditing standards and tax issues;
Explain the various organizational forms of business entities from an operating, reporting and income tax perspective, and the treatment of special circumstances unique to each form of organization;
Analyze and resolve complex business problems and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, resolutions with reference to appropriate supporting materials;
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on accounting and auditing standards and demonstrate the ability to establish policies and procedures to comply with the requirements of the Act;
Analyze and articulate the implications of business decisions and transactions as they relate to accounting or auditing standards and taxation to non-accounting professionals;
Articulate an understanding of the reporting challenges faced by multinational organizations and the impact of international accounting standards on the future of accounting standards in the United States;
Demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical expectations of the profession
