Ethics in Accounting

4 credits

This course will focus on three major components: 1) what matters (the purpose of ethics in the accounting profession); 2) why ethics matter (the reasons, skills, and abilities that make a difference); and 3) how a professional “walks the walk.” The course provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge, awareness, and recognition of ethical terms, theories, codes, etc. Students will be given the opportunity to practice making choices and exercise professional judgment. Prerequisites: MGT 132, upper-division standing.