Faculty: Graduate School of Social Sciences

Learning Objectives:

• Understand accounting principles and international financial reporting standards.
• Develop skills in financial and managerial accounting.
• Learn auditing techniques and internal control systems.
• Explore taxation principles and compliance.
• Analyze financial data and conduct financial analysis.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Accounting - Overview of accounting principles, financial statements, and industry trends.
2. Financial Accounting - Principles of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
3. Managerial Accounting - Cost accounting, budgeting, and decision-making techniques.
4. Auditing - Auditing standards, internal control systems, and assurance services.
5. Taxation - Tax principles, compliance, and planning for individuals and corporations.
6. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - Understanding and applying IFRS in global financial reporting.
7. Advanced Financial Analysis - Techniques for analyzing financial data and evaluating financial performance.
8. Ethics and Corporate Governance - Ethical considerations, corporate governance, and professional responsibility in accounting.
9. Practical/Applied Training - Hands-on experiences in accounting environments, such as accounting firms, corporations, or government agencies.
10. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying accounting skills, such as preparing financial statements, conducting an audit, or performing financial analysis.

Assessment Methods:

• Financial and managerial accounting analyses, audit reports, tax compliance projects, IFRS application studies, advanced financial analysis reports, ethics and corporate governance essays, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Accounting" by various authors.
• "Financial Accounting" by various authors.
• "Managerial Accounting" by various authors.
• "Auditing" by various authors.
• "Taxation" by various authors.
• "International Financial Reporting Standards" by various authors.
• "Advanced Financial Analysis" by various authors.
• "Ethics and Corporate Governance" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of accounting principles and mathematics, as well as an interest in financial reporting and analysis.

Course Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications from professional organizations such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent accounting certifications.

Target Audience:

Aspiring accountants, financial analysts, auditors, tax specialists, and professionals seeking careers in accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and related fields. This specialization provides students with the accounting and financial reporting skills necessary to excel in various accounting and finance roles, supporting careers in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and related fields.