This course covers advanced topics in financial accounting for students pursuing a career in public
accounting. Concepts covered include complex accounting functions affecting businesses. Students analyze
financial accounting and financial reporting information and make recommendations both orally and in
writing. Topics covered include concepts and standards; financial statements; income statement items;
financial statement disclosure; cash and inventories; receivables; inventories; property, plant, and
equipment; intangibles and other assets; payables and taxes; employee benefits; long-term liabilities;
leases and contingencies; equity; business combinations; foreign currency issues and other topics;
governmental concepts; fund accounting and reporting; and not-for-profit concepts, accounting and reporting.