Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2016
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MACC 591 001 (CRN: 25320)
ACCOUNTING THEORY
Long Title: ACCOUNTING THEORY
Department: Management
Instructor: Zeff, Stephen
Meeting: 2:00PM - 5:00PM F (11-JAN-2016 - 22-APR-2016)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 36
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 36
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 4
Enrollment data as of: 31-OCT-2025 5:08AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: The aim of this seminar is to impart an understanding of the historical evolution of the literature on financial accounting theory and accounting principles, as well as emerging developments in accounting research. A companion objective is to come to understand the evolving dynamic of the standard-setting process for financial reporting in the United States and at the international level, including consideration of the “political” intrusions into this process. Readings will be drawn from the periodical literature, books and monographs, and reports. A term paper will be required. The prerequisite for undergraduates is BUSI 405, but the course will also be open also to a small number of other students who have taken just BUSI 305. MBA students: Prerequisite is MGMT 601. PhD students: no prerequisites. All students must obtain the prior permission of the instructor. Course may not be taken pass/fail and may not be audited. Enrollment will be limited. Cross-list: BUSI 491, MGMT 591. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MACC 591 if student has credit for BUSI 491/MGMT 591.