ACCT 490 - Accounting Capstone I

5 CR

This baccalaureate-level course takes a Directed Learning Project (DLP) approach and provides students with a structured learning experience by completing a major practical project in accounting. Students are going to be mentored through the course by a supervising instructor/accounting professional. This course is intended to enhance professional experience in a specific curriculum-related area of accounting, such as auditing, taxation, fraud, finance, payroll, receivables, payables, governmental and nonprofit accounting.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 375 with a C or better, and permission of the instructor.

Course Outcomes
• Integrate skills and knowledge acquired from specific curriculum-related areas and experiences.

• Develop a project plan following appropriate methods and tools related to the selected area.

• Evaluate, and develop effective methods to manage selected areas of project milestones and timelines.

• Demonstrate technical and practical competency in completing deliverables.

• Work productively individually or in a team environment communicating appropriately with all team members.

• Develop an effective report and presentation commensurate with the scope and complexity of the project.

• Present information in an effective format and discuss issues arising using a constructive approach.

• Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding and knowledge of the complexity of the selected project to accounting faculty and peers.

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