70 likes | 188 Vues
This workshop led by Prof. Mike Finch in October 2006 focuses on the selection of Accounting and Information Assurance MBA electives. It emphasizes the critical role of accounting in meeting the information needs of various stakeholders, including investors and managers. The workshop also delves into information assurance, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of an organization's data. Participants will learn about two major concerns when selecting electives: knowledge enhancement and CPA exam preparation, with a focus on the added career value these electives provide.
E N D
Accounting and Information Assurance MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006 ACCOUNTING ELECTIVES Prof. Mike Finch MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006
Accounting and Information Assurance Accountingis the information accumulation, processing and communication system designed to meet the information needs of investors, creditors, managers, employees, and other internal and external stakeholders. MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006
Accounting and Information Assurance Information assuranceis concerned with protecting the integrity and confidentiality of organizations’ databases, reports and computer systems and ensuring the availability of the information to authorized users. MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006
Accounting and Information Assurance MBA ELECTIVES PROVIDE CAREER VALUE Electives focus on using information for decision-making • Investors-Personal and Institutional • Managers-CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, Managers at all levels • Any MBA Concentration MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006
Accounting and Information Assurance Two major concerns in selecting accounting electives •Knowledge and Skills Enhancement •CPA Exam MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006
Accounting and Information Assurance Recommended: BUAC 711Financial Planning and Control Systems for Managers and Consultants BUAC 758JSpecial Topics in Accounting and Information Assurance: Financial Statement Analysis BUAC 710 Advanced Accounting Theory MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006
Accounting and Information Assurance Questions? Questions? Questions? Questions? Questions? Questions? Questions? Questions? MBA Elective Selection Workshop October 2006