International Accounting
ACCT 425 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: ACCT 311. A study of accounting in a multinational context covering historical developments and international financial reporting standards. The objective is to recognize the influence of politics and culture on the development of accounting systems, prepare financial statements according to international financial reporting standards, and analyze the financial statements of a multinational enterprise. Strategies to manage and hedge against foreign currency exposure are developed. Topics include sustainability, foreign exchange and taxation, intercompany transfer pricing, data analytics, and emerging issues in international accounting. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 425 or ACCT 498A.
