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ACC 462 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING3 s.h.Students will gain an understanding of how accounting is practiced in various countries and regions of theworld, and how these accounting practices affect the production of financial statements. Prerequisites:ACC 253; co-requisites: ACC 254 and ACC 341; or permission of the instructor. This course is offered asneeded.ACC 463 FUND ACCOUNTING3 s.h.Accounting for non-profit entities with emphasis on governmental units, colleges/universities, andhospitals. Prerequisite: ACC 253; co-requisite: ACC 254; or permission of the instructor. This course isoffered as needed.ACC 481 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING3 s.h.Accounting for stock investments under the equity method, business combinations and consolidations, andconsolidated earnings per share. Co-requisite: ACC 342, or permission of the instructor. This course isoffered as needed.ACC 485 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING3 s.h.Studies in specialized, upper-level applications of accounting theory and practice. Prerequisite: ACC 342,or permission of the instructor. This course is offered as needed.ACC 490 AUDITING3 s.h.Auditing theory and practice, standards and procedures, rules of professional conduct, and related materialsof professional importance. Prerequisite: ACC 342, or permission of the instructor. This course is offeredevery fall semester. This is a writing enrichment course.ACC 491 ADVANCED AUDITING3 s.h.The application of the auditing process to cycles within the accounting system, including auditing withinthe EDP environment. A study of operational and compliance auditing, including their relationship tointernal controls. Prerequisite: ACC 490, or permission of the instructor. This course is offered as needed.ACC 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ACCOUNTINGTBAAn opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major.Requires approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, the department chair, and the schooldean before approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prerequisite: ACC 342, or permission ofthe instructor. Credit to be determined.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONProfessor Pam Strickland, Department ChairGraduates of this degree program will have the analytical skills to identify and solve complex businessproblems, a highly-valued skill in today’s volatile job market. They will also have the ability to analyze thenumbers and make effective business decisions. Methodist University prepares its graduates with a majorin business administration to begin graduate study or for entry level positions with large and smallcorporations or businesses.Degree(s) awarded: B.A., B.S., A.A.Accreditation: Methodist University, through the Reeves School of Business, is nationally accredited bythe Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs to offer a major in business administration.Requirements for the major in Business Administration: In addition to the foundation core and theprofessional core courses required of all majors in the RSB, the following courses are required:Required courses: BUS 315, BUS 450, and ECO 311118