Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on the principles and practices of international financial reporting and auditing. Students explore International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), auditing standards, financial statement analysis, corporate governance, and ethical considerations. The program emphasizes technical skills, analytical thinking, and the application of accounting principles to ensure transparency and integrity in financial reporting and auditing. Graduates are prepared for careers in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand international financial reporting and auditing fundamentals. - Develop skills in applying IFRS and auditing standards. - Learn techniques for financial statement analysis and corporate governance. - Explore the role of ethics and professionalism in financial reporting and auditing. - Understand regulatory frameworks and best practices in international accounting. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in global financial reporting and auditing. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for financial projects and audits. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to International Financial Reporting and Auditing** - Overview of international financial reporting and auditing, and global standards. 2. **International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)** - Principles of IFRS and techniques for applying them in business scenarios. 3. **Auditing Standards** - Fundamentals of auditing standards and techniques for conducting audits. 4. **Financial Statement Analysis** - Principles of financial statement analysis and techniques for evaluating financial health. 5. **Corporate Governance** - Principles of corporate governance and techniques for implementing effective practices. 6. **Ethics and Professionalism** - Understanding ethical considerations and professional standards in accounting. 7. **Regulatory Frameworks** - Fundamentals of regulatory frameworks in international accounting and compliance techniques. 8. **Emerging Trends** - Analysis of innovations such as digital reporting and data analytics in financial reporting and auditing. 9. **Capstone Project** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in financial reporting, auditing, or analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - Financial statement preparations, auditing reports, financial analyses, corporate governance plans, ethical considerations reports, regulatory compliance analyses, research papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "International Financial Reporting Standards: A Practical Guide" by Graham Holt and Martin J. Martin. - "Auditing: Principles and Practice" by A.R. Webber, L.E. Rippetoe, and J.D. Werner. - "Financial Statement Analysis" by Martin S. Fridson and Fernando Alvarez. - "Corporate Governance" by Bob Tricker. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of accounting, finance, and business principles. Suitable for students interested in international financial reporting, auditing, financial analysis, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in International Financial Reporting and Auditing and pursue certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). **Target Audience:** Aspiring accountants, auditors, financial analysts, corporate governance specialists, and professionals seeking to specialize in international financial reporting and auditing. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in international financial reporting and auditing, supporting transparency and integrity in global financial practices.