Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science This major focuses on the principles and practices of accounting, with an emphasis on international financial reporting standards. Students gain skills in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and international reporting, preparing for careers in accounting, finance, auditing, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand accounting principles and international financial reporting standards. - Develop skills in financial and managerial accounting. - Learn auditing techniques and internal control systems. - Explore taxation principles and compliance. - Analyze financial statements and perform financial analysis. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Accounting** - Overview of accounting principles, financial statements, and industry trends. 2. **Financial Accounting** - Principles of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis. 3. **Managerial Accounting** - Cost accounting, budgeting, and decision-making techniques. 4. **Auditing** - Auditing standards, internal control systems, and assurance services. 5. **Taxation** - Principles of taxation, compliance, and planning for individuals and businesses. 6. **International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)** - Understanding and applying IFRS in global financial reporting. 7. **Advanced Financial Analysis** - Techniques for analyzing financial statements and evaluating financial performance. 8. **Ethics and Corporate Governance** - Ethical considerations, corporate governance, and professional responsibility in accounting. 9. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in accounting settings, such as accounting firms, corporations, or government agencies. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying accounting skills, such as preparing financial statements, conducting an audit, or performing a financial analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - Financial and managerial accounting analyses, auditing reports, taxation compliance projects, IFRS application studies, advanced financial analysis reports, ethics and corporate governance essays, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Accounting" by various authors. - "Financial Accounting" by various authors. - "Managerial Accounting" by various authors. - "Auditing" by various authors. - "Taxation" by various authors. - "International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)" by various authors. - "Advanced Financial Analysis" by various authors. - "Ethics and Corporate Governance" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of accounting principles, mathematics, and an interest in financial reporting and analysis. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from professional organizations such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent accounting certifications. **Target Audience:** Aspiring accountants, financial analysts, auditors, tax specialists, and professionals seeking careers in accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the accounting and financial reporting skills needed to excel in various accounting and finance roles, supporting careers in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and related fields.