Masters degree in Business Administration Accounting at Albertus Magnus College

ACCOUNTING
MB 651: Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting This course is designed to provide a framework for understanding the special accounting and reporting requirements of nonprofit organizations. Students will examine the characteristics of governmental and nonprofit accounting with an emphasis on various fund
types and account groups. Topics will include reporting, budgeting, and auditing concepts and practices. The ethical and legal issues faced by nonprofit organizations
will be examined. Prerequisite: MB 520

MB 653: Accounting Information Systems This course analyzes the methods used to gather, process, and communicate accounting information in business firms. Students will examine specific business transaction cycles and manual and computerized accounting systems. Topics will include internal control, auditing techniques, and system documentation. Case studies will be utilized to demonstrate the practical application of various systems.Prerequisite: MB 520

MB 655: Ethics for Accounting Professionals In this course, students will examine the ethical issues encountered in the accounting field. They will study the professional responsibilities outlined for accounting professionals and examine the ethical principles and practices of businesses. Students will study the regulations
created by the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and discuss the current and potential impact of these regulations. Students will examine codes of conduct,
stakeholder theory and the concepts of independence, objectivity, integrity, and public trust. Case studies will be used to illustrate these principles and students
will be expected to demonstrate effective written communication skills.