The topics covered include choosing, extracting, and analyzing information to solve business problems, documenting and modeling business processes, developing information systems, and designing and evaluating internal controls in information systems. To gain and demonstrate the required knowledge and skills, students work on computer projects throughout the course. ACCT 4389 Directed Readings in Accounting . Introduction to Federal Income Taxation . This course introduces students to the federal tax concepts applicable to sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts.
Emphasis is placed on differences between tax and financial accounting concepts.
In addition, students are exposed to accounting periods and methods, deferred compensation, tax planning, ethical practices, and tax research. Introduction to Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance Services . This course develops students' knowledge of assurance and auditing services. Topics include the role of assurance and auditing services in society, the concepts of materiality, risk, and control, and methods of verification.