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Specialized Topics in Accounting

Course Description: This course addresses various case studies across all areas of accounting, requiring students to diagnose accounting problems and issues, and analyze relevant information by integrating and applying knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired from previous courses. These cases will thus provide an opportunity for students to hone their accounting skills in making economic decisions. Due to the importance and advanced nature of this course, students only register for it in their final semester of the program.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: ACCT240

Objectives of the course :

Upon completion of this course, it is expected that the student will be able to do the following:
• Analyzes, interprets, and discusses accounting cases using relevant business skills to evaluate different alternatives and make decisions.
Applies oral communication skills to present accounting cases.
• Actively and enthusiastically participates in a team environment to handle various accounting cases.
Identifies and interprets financial information contained in corporate financial reports.

Course outputs :

1. Knowledge and Understanding, 2. Advanced Knowledge
Terminology and Concepts Related to Advanced Accounting Knowledge in Specialized Accounting Study Areas
Advanced accounting knowledge in specialized accounting studies: explanation, interpretation, and summary
Application of advanced knowledge in specialized accounting studies.
2. Knowledge and Understanding, Chapter 4: Research and Inquiry Methods:
Terminology and Concepts Related to Research Knowledge and Inquiry Methods in Specialized Accounting Studies
Explanation, interpretation, and summarization of research knowledge aspects in specialized accounting fields
Application of Research Knowledge in Specialized Accounting Studies
3. Skills, Oral Communication
The student demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively orally in various areas of accounting.
4. Critical Thinking Skills, M3:
The student demonstrates the ability to employ critical thinking skills and devise creative solutions to complex and diverse issues and problems in various accounting fields.
5. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility, Chapter 4: Teams
The student demonstrates commitment to working collaboratively and constructively within a team, and performs their tasks responsibly and efficiently in various accounting fields.

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Last updated: 2026-04-22