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ACC7200

FINANCIAL REPORTING

2.00 credits
ACC7200 - FINANCIAL REPORTING - (Core Two Year Program)
ACC7200

FT1 FINANCIAL REPORTING

2.00 credits
ACC7200 - FT1 FINANCIAL REPORTING - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: January 9 - 11th ACC7200 | FINANCIAL REPORTING 2 credits This course introduces financial reporting. You will focus on preparation and analysis of financial statements for external users. Financial reports are one measure of how successful the company has been in implementing its business strategy. Financial reports will be analyzed across companies and industries, providing linkages to entrepreneurial and strategic decision making.
ACC7200

FT2 FINANCIAL REPORTING

2.00 credits
ACC7200 - FT2 FINANCIAL REPORTING - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: January 9 - 11th ACC7200 | FINANCIAL REPORTING 2 credits This course introduces financial reporting. You will focus on preparation and analysis of financial statements for external users. Financial reports are one measure of how successful the company has been in implementing its business strategy. Financial reports will be analyzed across companies and industries, providing linkages to entrepreneurial and strategic decision making.
ACC7200

SF FINANCIAL REPORTING

2.00 credits
ACC7200 - SF FINANCIAL REPORTING - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: January 16 - 18th ACC7200 | FINANCIAL REPORTING 2 credits This course introduces financial reporting. You will focus on preparation and analysis of financial statements for external users. Financial reports are one measure of how successful the company has been in implementing its business strategy. Financial reports will be analyzed across companies and industries, providing linkages to entrepreneurial and strategic decision making.
ACC7200

BOS-FINANCIAL REPORTING

2.00 credits
ACC7200 - BOS-FINANCIAL REPORTING - (Core Redesigned Evening Program)
All of the courses in a cluster must be taken at the same location. ACC7200 (Boston Location) Financial Reporting (FINACC) (2 credits) ACC7200 will meet for 7 face-to-face sessions, plus a 3 hour online session, and an integrated session with MOB7200 and EPS7200. Integrated Saturday Session: Dates TBA. This course introduces financial reporting. Students will focus on preparation and analysis of financial statements for external users. Financial reports are one measure of how successful the company has been in implementing its business strategy. Financial reports will be analyzed across companies and industries, providing linkages to entrepreneurial and strategic decision making. * ACC7200 is part of Cluster A, but can be taken prior to MOB7200 and EPS7200 as a prerequisite or students can take ACC7200 as a co-requisite while enrolled in MOB7200 and EPS7200. * ACC7200 is a prerequisite for ACC7201, FIN7200, and Cluster F MOB7202 and MBA7201. * ACC7200 is equivalent to ACC7000 Introduction to Financial Reporting or MBA8510 Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance.
ACC7201

MEASURING AND MANAGING STRATEGIC PERFORM

2.00 credits
ACC7201 - MEASURING AND MANAGING STRATEGIC PERFORM - (Core Redesigned Evening Program)
All of the courses in a cluster must be taken at the same location. ACC7201 Measuring & Managing Strategic Performance (MMSP) (2 credits) ACC7201 will meet for 7 face-to-face sessions, plus a 3 hour online session, and an integrated session with OPS7200 on Saturday, September 28th (8:00AM – 12 Noon). This course is focused on the connection between strategy execution and profitability. Students develop skills in quantitatively-grounded logical analysis in order to be able to: judge the financial feasibility of plans for launching new businesses or for redesigning existing ones, grow profitable and sustainable ventures, and create business models that make money. * ACC7201 is part of Cluster C and must be taken with OPS7200 during the same semester unless otherwise waived from the course through completion of old core courses, advanced standing credit, or passing a waiver exam. * ACC7200 is a prerequisite for ACC7201. * ACC7201 is a prerequisite for Cluster F MOB7202 and MBA7201. * ACC7201 is equivalent to ACC7010 Managerial Aspects of Accounting or MBA8530 Managing Operations and Costs.
ACC7500

FIN REPORTING AND STATEMENT ANALYSIS

3.00 credits
ACC7500 - FIN REPORTING AND STATEMENT ANALYSIS - (Elective Course)
ACC7500 Financial Reporting & Statement Analysis Students who take ACC7500 may not take ACC7502 and vice versa. Focuses on developing and analyzing financial statements, and explores how particular transactions and their accounting treatment affect financial statements. Topics such as leases, pensions, income recognition, and other current issues are studied to understand their impact on financial statements. These topics are covered within the larger context of industry cases in which multiple companies are analyzed and evaluated using profitability and risk ratios. This course is designed for anyone who intends to use corporate financial statements intensively in valuation, credit or equity analysis, or strategic competitor analysis Prerequisites: Evening: (ACC7000 or MBA8510) or ACC7200 Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 and MIS7200) One Year: MBA7210 or ACC7200 Two Year: MBA7320 or ACC7301 or ACC7200 This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
LAW7200

LAW

1.00 credits
LAW7200 - LAW - (Core MBA)
LAW7200

FT1 LAW

1.00 credits
LAW7200 - FT1 LAW - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: October 3 - 5, 2013 LAW7200 | LAW 1 credit This course teaches students to create business structures and make business decisions that effectively manage legal issues in order to create and capture value for their business while managing law-related risks.
LAW7200

SF LAW

1.00 credits
LAW7200 - SF LAW - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: October 10 - 12, 2013 LAW7200 | LAW 1 credit This course teaches students to create business structures and make business decisions that effectively manage legal issues in order to create and capture value for their business while managing law-related risks.
ACC7201

FT1 MEASURING AND MANAGING STRAT PERFORM

2.00 credits
ACC7201 - FT1 MEASURING AND MANAGING STRAT PERFORM - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: August 8-10 ACC7201 | MEASURING AND MANAGING STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE 2 credits This course is focused on the connection between strategy execution and profitability. Students develop skills in quantitatively-grounded logical analysis in order to be able to: • Judge the financial feasibility of plans for launching new businesses or for redesigning existing ones • Grow profitable and sustainable ventures • Create business models that make money
ACC7201

FT2 MEASURING AND MANAGING STRAT PERFORM

2.00 credits
ACC7201 - FT2 MEASURING AND MANAGING STRAT PERFORM - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: August 8-10 ACC7201 | MEASURING AND MANAGING STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE 2 credits This course is focused on the connection between strategy execution and profitability. Students develop skills in quantitatively-grounded logical analysis in order to be able to: • Judge the financial feasibility of plans for launching new businesses or for redesigning existing ones • Grow profitable and sustainable ventures • Create business models that make money
ACC7201

SF MEASURING AND MANAGING STRAT PERFORM

2.00 credits
ACC7201 - SF MEASURING AND MANAGING STRAT PERFORM - (Core Fast Track Program)
Face-to-Face Dates: August 15-17 ACC7201 | MEASURING AND MANAGING STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE 2 credits This course is focused on the connection between strategy execution and profitability. Students develop skills in quantitatively-grounded logical analysis in order to be able to: • Judge the financial feasibility of plans for launching new businesses or for redesigning existing ones • Grow profitable and sustainable ventures • Create business models that make money
ACC7530

ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

2.00 credits
ACC7530 - ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS - (Elective Course)
THIS SECTION IS RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS IN THE MSA PROGRAM ACC7530 Accounting Information Systems This course examines the interplay between accounting functions and automated information systems and it is designed to familiarize students with systems commonly found in business. Students will learn how to research, evaluate, and audit automated systems, and understand state-of-the-art information systems as they relate to the organization and presentation of accounting data. The course also illustrates how MIS techniques can be successfully applied in complex environments, and teaches the basic concepts of accounting and control that students will deal with in business. The course is required for students in the MSA program. This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Summer II Pre-requisite: Admission to the MSA program.
ACC7545

INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING

3.00 credits
ACC7545 - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING - (MSA Program)
THIS SECTION IS RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS IN THE MSA PROGRAM ACC7545 International Accounting This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Summer I Pre-requisite: admission to MSA program.
ACC7575

ADV FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

3.00 credits
ACC7575 - ADV FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS - (Elective Course)
THIS SECTION IS RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS IN THE MSA PROGRAM ACC7575 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis This course is designed for students with a concentration in accounting. Consequently, the syllabus presumes knowledge of intermediate and advanced accounting topics. Students without this background should consider ACC7500 as that course does not presume this accounting background. The objective of this course is to sharpen the skills you will need to analyze and interpret financial statements effectively. Some of the topics we will cover in the course are earnings quality, ratio analysis, valuation, off-balance sheet financing, inter-corporate investments and consolidations, equity carve-outs, employee stock options, derivatives, foreign currency translation, leases, pensions, and deferred taxes. We will also delve more deeply into the topic of earnings management and discuss techniques commonly utilized in the valuation of common stock. This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Summer II Prereq: Admission to the MSA Program and ACC7040 or equivalent (Advanced Accounting)
LAW7020

PROF. ETHICS, RESP & LIAB FOR CPA

4.00 credits
LAW7020 - PROF. ETHICS, RESP & LIAB FOR CPA - (MSA Program)
THIS SECTION IS RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS IN THE MSA PROGRAM LAW7020 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, RESPONSIBILITIES & LIABILITIES FOR CPAs This course provides in depth coverage of the legal and professional ethical duties of auditors and accountants. There is a significant amount of reading. The successful student will learn how to minimize the risk of catastrophic personal liability. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSA Program
TAX7530

STRATEGIC BUSINESS & TAX PLANNING

3.00 credits
TAX7530 - STRATEGIC BUSINESS & TAX PLANNING - (Elective Course)
THIS SECTION IS RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS IN THE MSA PROGRAM TAX7530 Strategic Business and Tax Planning Provides the opportunity to become familiar with sophisticated tax, corporate, and securities law concepts as they might be encountered within typical business transactions. Begins with start-ups and financing; proceeds through compensation, dividend, and retirement planning; and culminates in spin-offs, liquidations, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSA program and TAX 3500 or equivalent (Federal Taxation) This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Summer second session
ACC7201

BOS-MEAS AND MANAGING STRATEGIC PERFORM

2.00 credits
ACC7201 - BOS-MEAS AND MANAGING STRATEGIC PERFORM - (Core Evening Program)
Saturday Meeting Date for Cluster A will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 ACC7201 (2 credits)–Measuring & Managing Strategic Performance (MMSP) is focused on the connection between strategy execution and profitability. Students develop skills in quantitatively-grounded logical analysis in order to be able to: judge the financial feasibility of plans for launching new businesses or for redesigning existing ones, grow profitable and sustainable ventures, and create business models that make money. All of the courses in a cluster must be taken at the same location. ACC7201 will meet for 7 sessions (including final exam), plus a 4 hour online session, and a 2 hour integrated session with OPS7200. ACC7201 is part of Cluster C and must be taken with OPS7200 during the same semester unless otherwise waived from the course through completion of old core courses, advanced standing credit, or passing a waiver exam. ACC7200 is a prerequisite for ACC7201. ACC7201 is a prerequisite for Cluster F MOB7202 and MBA7201. ACC7201 is equivalent to ACC7010 Managerial Aspects of Accounting or MBA8530 Managing Operations and Costs.
ACC7502

FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS FOR MANAGER

1.50 credits
ACC7502 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS FOR MANAGER - (Elective Course)
F2F Meeting Dates: Saturday, January 26th and Saturday, February 9th. The online portion of the course will take place January 22nd – January 26th. ACC7502: Financial Statement Analysis for Managers Note that students who take ACC7502 may not take ACC7500, and vice versa. This half-term course is designed for students who are interested in analyzing companies using corporate financial statements, but who do not plan to work in finance. Using several different industries, we will examine the current financial statements and ratios of companies to assess their profitability and risk and to identify the connections between their strategic decisions and their financial footprints. In addition to fundamental concepts of reporting and ratio analysis, the course will cover accounting principles for advanced topics, including restructuring charges, intercorporate investments, and deferred income taxes. Throughout the course, we will consider both the impact of managers' choices on the financial statements and how we use financial statements to evaluate those choices. This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Spring Prerequisites: Evening: (ACC7000 or MBA8510) or ACC7200 Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 and MIS7200) One Year: MBA7210 or ACC7200 Two Year: MBA7320 or ACC7301 or ACC7200
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