A study of the various factors that affect the critical examination and interpretation of financial statements from the viewpoint of various groups using such data. Thorough consideration of accounting problems, analytical methods, and item content of formal statements, with attention to statements of cost analysis and other specialized control reports. Individual study under the supervision of a member of the accounting faculty in an area of accounting study, on a project or on a paper of the sort not usually undertaken in a regular course, in order to deepen and broaden the student's professional horizon and enrich his or her educational experience. Designed to integrate course materials, introduce newer philoso-phies and techniques in accounting, and apply them to selected problems. Extensive reading and research reports required.
Topics vary from year to year.
Open only to honor students. An individual research and reading project.