Intermediate Accounting examines GAAP, consolidation, pro forma statements, and specific accounting practices. International Economics covers the international economic and financial systems as well as the currency and foreign exchange markets. Financial Statement Analysis reinforces fundamental analysis and application of Intermediate Accounting. While coordination and integration within these courses has been more difficult, the dialogue and identification of CFA topics has been mutually beneficial. While the CFA Tracking program is not directly experiential, it establishes an excellent framework for such activities.
Internships are also available to many of our students, especially SMIF managers.
Studying the material actually used by practitioners is a good initial step for integrating academic topics with practice. Employment opportunities available to our students are often based on contacts and experiences gained through CFA Track activities. In its current form, our CFA Track has distinct limitations. Several topics in the Candidate Body of Knowledge are not covered in our curriculum. For example, real estate and mortgage-backed securities are not adequately developed in any of our current courses.