MSA Program Learning Goals
The following program learning goals were developed by the MSA program faculty in Fall 2005.
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To understand and apply accounting processes and principles in the preparation and interpretation of financial reports within the context of a complex business environment
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To understand and apply basic rules of the federal income tax laws
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To understand information technology and internal control processes and their role in financial and managerial reporting
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To develop conceptual and analytical skills with real world applications
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To learn effective oral and written communication skills in a context of conducting research and to learn effective leadership skills
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To understand the legal and ethical implications of accounting practice perspectives as well as the need to address legal discourse and the particulars of legal requirements, restraints, and uncertainty.
