ACC 430 International Accounting (3 credits)

This course introduces students to the accounting challenges faced by multinational companies. By reviewing the diversity of accounting systems in various countries, cultural and environmental influences on accounting and financial reporting are observed. The worldwide movement to converge or replace various national accounting rules with International Financial Reporting Standards is described. Specific issues addressed include financial disclosure, consolidation, currency translation, transfer pricing, and cross-border taxation.

Prerequisite: ACC 102.