Practical projects and computer software are used to enhance students' experience in business intelligent systems. The evaluation of financial reporting regulation and coverage of advanced topics in financial reporting, including leases, pensions and other post-retirement benefits, income taxes, and multinational operations. This course develops students' ability to identify, compare and contrast issues faced when choosing a form of business organization for tax purposes with emphasis on advanced concepts in federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships and some coverage of individual taxation. Case-based approach is used and development of advanced analytical, communication, and tax research skills is emphasized. This is a capstone course in strategic management that uses case study to develop insight and experience with broad and general management strategy formation.
Students work in teams to develop strategic plans and present the results to peers and faculty.
In addition, students will be required to take a comprehensive final exam to demonstrate their knowledge of the core areas of business. Students should see their advisor regularly throughout their academic career.