Financial Reporting & Analysis ACC 644 TBA 01/19/27 - 03/14/27 3 Tomorrow鈥檚 MBA graduates must be skilled in using financial statements to make business decisions. These skills often require application of ratio analyses, benchmarking, forecasting, valuation, and other aspects of financial statement analysis for decision making. This course investigates financial reporting from a user perspective in interpreting and analyzing financial reports for investment and other decision making. The course begins with an introduction of accounting fundamentals and the business environment. Next, it introduces the analysis of financial statements which is aided by an understanding of how those statements are prepared. Third, it describes the accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity; this includes accounting for cash flows. Throughout the course, mini- case assignments are assigned to reinforce current topics. Prerequisite(s): FIN 599
Financial Reporting & Analysis ACC 644 TBA 03/15/27 - 05/09/27 3 Tomorrow鈥檚 MBA graduates must be skilled in using financial statements to make business decisions. These skills often require application of ratio analyses, benchmarking, forecasting, valuation, and other aspects of financial statement analysis for decision making. This course investigates financial reporting from a user perspective in interpreting and analyzing financial reports for investment and other decision making. The course begins with an introduction of accounting fundamentals and the business environment. Next, it introduces the analysis of financial statements which is aided by an understanding of how those statements are prepared. Third, it describes the accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity; this includes accounting for cash flows. Throughout the course, mini- case assignments are assigned to reinforce current topics. Prerequisite(s): FIN 599
Managerial Accounting ACC 645 TBA 06/07/27 - 08/01/27 3 Managers must equip themselves with the tools and insights to act strategically about business opportunities. This course provides students with an understanding of how managers can use information- both financial and non-financial to implement strategic plans and improve the process of providing service to their customers. The course provides students with a comprehensive, graduate level exploration of managerial accounting. Prerequisite(s): FIN 599
Basic Taxation ACC 650 S 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 This course is a study of federal tax law as it pertains to individuals. It emphasizes fundamental principles and concepts of federal income tax, determination of gross income, and allowable deductions from income, recognition of gains and losses, tax accounting, and basic rules and standards of tax practice. Students gain an understanding of the history and tax policy considerations behind various Internal Revenue Code provisions. Preparation of Form 1040 will be studied in detail. Prerequisite: ACC 644 Financial Reporting and Analysis or one of the following should apply: 1. The student should have an undergraduate degree in accounting 2. The student should have previously completed a basic tax course (either ACC 301 or a similar tax course at another college/university) 3. Presently employed in an accounting role.
Taxation of Corporations ACC 660 TBA 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course is a study of tax issues surrounding the corporate entity. It emphasizes tax problems of the corporation and shareholder. It covers aspects of incorporation, financing the entity, distributions, earnings and profits, redemptions and liquidations, reorganizations, and the taxation of the corporation income. Preparation of Form 1120 will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): ACC 650
Tax Research and Communication ACC 670 TBA 01/19/27 - 03/14/27 3 This course is a study of methods of intensive tax law research. Students gain an awareness of issues in federal tax practice and procedure including ethical concerns for tax professionals. Special emphasis is placed on developing sound research and writing skills and communication of their findings to their supervisors and the client. Prerequisite(s): ACC 650, ACC 660
Taxation Partnerships/s Corp I ACC 675 TBA 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 This course is a study of methods of intensive tax law research. Students gain an awareness of issues in federal tax practice and procedure including ethical concerns for tax professionals. Special emphasis is placed on developing sound research and writing skills and communication of their findings to their supervisors and the client. Prerequisite(s): ACC 650, ACC 660
Current Issues in Taxation ACC 700 S 03/15/27 - 05/09/27 3 This course explores various current topics in taxation. An examination of the impact of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government on forming tax law will be included. Ethical issues surrounding tax law and compliance will also be addressed. This course should be taken upon completion of 6 additional credits in Taxation. Prerequisite(s): ACC 650, ACC 660
Taxation of Estates, Gifts & Trusts ACC 725 TBA 05/10/27 - 06/27/27 3 This course is a study of the income taxation of estates and trusts, including grantor trusts, with emphasis on the integration of estate, gift, and income taxes. Problems involved in estate planning and administration along with gift transfers of property rights are also covered. Preparation of Form 1041, returns for estates and trusts and calculation of gross estate, taxable estate, taxable gifts and gift tax. Prerequisite(s): ACC 650, ACC 660
Taxation of Prop-re/like Kd Exch ACC 730 S 06/28/27 - 08/15/27 3 This course provides an in-depth examination of the tax provisions and opportunities for planning transactions involving real estate investments and like-kind exchanges. Property basis, involuntary conversions, sales and dispositions, qualifying property and capital gains and losses are some of the topics that will be explored. The various form used for property transactions will be reviewed in detail. Prerequisite(s): ACC 650, ACC 660
Multi-state Taxation ACC 735 TBA 06/07/27 - 08/01/27 3 This course provides an in-depth study of individual and corporation state and local taxation. Topics to be covered include state income, franchise, capital stock, and sales and use taxes. Emphasis will be placed on tax problem areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. The structure of state and local laws involving property, sale and use, franchise, and corporate income taxes will be explored. Gross receipts and sales tax will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): ACC 650, ACC 660
Generative Ai for Managers AI 610 TBA 08/31/26 - 10/18/26 3 Generative AI (GenAI) is ushering in a new age of productivity in business. Managers who ineffectively adopt it risk being outpaced by forward-thinking competitors. This course equips students to drive impact in any industry using GenAI tools. You'll learn to engineer effective prompts, integrate AI into workflows, and develop innovative GenAI solutions, as well as explore ethical considerations and future trends.
Generative Ai for Managers AI 610 TBA 03/08/27 - 04/25/27 3 Generative AI (GenAI) is ushering in a new age of productivity in business. Managers who ineffectively adopt it risk being outpaced by forward-thinking competitors. This course equips students to drive impact in any industry using GenAI tools. You'll learn to engineer effective prompts, integrate AI into workflows, and develop innovative GenAI solutions, as well as explore ethical considerations and future trends.
Generative Ai for Managers AI 610 TBA 05/03/27 - 06/20/27 3 Generative AI (GenAI) is ushering in a new age of productivity in business. Managers who ineffectively adopt it risk being outpaced by forward-thinking competitors. This course equips students to drive impact in any industry using GenAI tools. You'll learn to engineer effective prompts, integrate AI into workflows, and develop innovative GenAI solutions, as well as explore ethical considerations and future trends.
Business Use Cases for Ai AI 620 TBA 10/26/26 - 12/13/26 3 Just like you wouldn't use a financial model to drive a marketing campaign, different business use cases require different AI tools. In this course, students will explore the potential and limitations of AI technologies, learning to identify business problems suitable for AI solutions and build effective AI implementation strategies. By the end of this course, students will address key challenges and solutions in AI implementation.
Business Use Cases for Ai AI 620 TBA 01/11/27 - 02/28/27 3 Just like you wouldn't use a financial model to drive a marketing campaign, different business use cases require different AI tools. In this course, students will explore the potential and limitations of AI technologies, learning to identify business problems suitable for AI solutions and build effective AI implementation strategies. By the end of this course, students will address key challenges and solutions in AI implementation.
Business Use Cases for Ai AI 620 TBA 06/28/27 - 08/15/27 3 Just like you wouldn't use a financial model to drive a marketing campaign, different business use cases require different AI tools. In this course, students will explore the potential and limitations of AI technologies, learning to identify business problems suitable for AI solutions and build effective AI implementation strategies. By the end of this course, students will address key challenges and solutions in AI implementation.
Ai Governance and Ethics AI 630 TBA 08/31/26 - 10/18/26 3 Alongside powerful data-driven solutions, AI opens a Pandora's box of ethical issues: data privacy, bias, transparency, and balancing automation with human oversight. AI governance may be the biggest ethical issue of our time, something essential for any manager to understand before implementing this new technology. Students will develop AI policies for ethics and compliance, mitigate AI-related risks, and communicate governance standards to stakeholders.
Ai Governance and Ethics AI 630 TBA 03/08/27 - 04/25/27 3 Alongside powerful data-driven solutions, AI opens a Pandora's box of ethical issues: data privacy, bias, transparency, and balancing automation with human oversight. AI governance may be the biggest ethical issue of our time, something essential for any manager to understand before implementing this new technology. Students will develop AI policies for ethics and compliance, mitigate AI-related risks, and communicate governance standards to stakeholders.
Ai Governance and Ethics AI 630 TBA 06/28/27 - 08/15/27 3 Alongside powerful data-driven solutions, AI opens a Pandora's box of ethical issues: data privacy, bias, transparency, and balancing automation with human oversight. AI governance may be the biggest ethical issue of our time, something essential for any manager to understand before implementing this new technology. Students will develop AI policies for ethics and compliance, mitigate AI-related risks, and communicate governance standards to stakeholders.
