Program Overview

International Accounting Course

The International Accounting course is designed for students of accounting and international business professionals who are working for public accounting firms, corporations, and other enterprises engaged in international business.

Course Description

This course covers a broad range of accounting challenges faced by multinational enterprises, including the transition from GAAP to IFRS, the ways different countries perceive and interpret certain accounting topics, and the rationale for how to deal with them. Case studies illustrate the specific day-to-day accounting issues that are encountered in international business operations.

Prerequisites

• MGMT X 1A and MGMT X 1B Principles of Financial Accounting
• Consent of instructor

Program Applications

This course applies toward the following programs:

• Focuses in Accounting specialization
  • Advance your skills in auditing, tax, and international accounting with courses designed for professionals seeking career growth.

Course Details

• Course Code: MGMT X 423.4
• Typically Available: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Learning Outcomes

Through the use of case studies, students will understand the broad range of accounting challenges faced by multinational enterprises, including:

• The transition from GAAP to IFRS
• The various ways different countries perceive and interpret certain accounting topics
• The rationale for how to deal with them