ACCT5320

This is a core course for the students in the Master of Accounting program at Carlson School of Management. The main learning objective is to familiarize students with large-scale financial reporting and market information databases and to improve students' quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills in conjunction with these data. We will discuss financial reporting and corporate governance topics related to earnings management, fraud detection, audit quality, board structure, and SEC enforcement. Students will gain hands-on data analysis experience. Students will also learn how to apply scientific research methods to answer questions, present solutions, and discuss limitations. We will provide a brief overview of the concepts of probability distribution and statistical inference. Relying on the above tools, students enhance their analytical skills and ultimately achieve deeper understanding on issues related to financial reporting and capital markets.Topics vary.

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