ACCT 585 - Accounting Standards and Ethics

3 cr hrs

Description The course will analyze and reflect on ethical theories, ethical values, and, most significantly, ethical decision making, all in the context of the accounting profession and the obligation to serve as “watch dogs” for those affected by financial scandals. The course will cover the currently developed professional codes of ethics designed to avoid future ethical breakdowns. The overarching goal of the course is to develop the student’s ability to identify ethical situations, make an ethical decision, and successfully defend that decision in the accounting profession.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Prerequisites: ACCT 430 and ACCT 450.

Registration restriction: Master of Professional Accountancy only.

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