Comparative Accounting Theory

This is going to be an awesome course! Not only do we get to talk about the theories used by FASB in setting GAAP, but we also get to talk about the formal theories used by academics to study accounting and its impact on the work around us.

Unfortunately, many practicing accountants find this information to be boring or irrelevant. Hopefully this course will show you just how relevant and interesting these theories and the resulting research can be.

In addition to studying theories, we will also look at the history of accounting, compare U.S. GAAP with international GAAP, and spend some time talking about the future of the profession.

Most importantly, we are going to think about accounting, not how to do it or how to apply it, but about accounting itself. After all, if you are going to be an accountant, you'd better know what it is all about.

Housekeeping issues:

Location and time:
Fall 2007,
TTh 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM, ALB 112

Instructor: Jason Porter (Click on name to send me e-mail.)

Office Phone: 208-885-7153

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