Contemporary Issues in Governmental Accounting

This course develops students’ cognitive abilities, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and personal or soft skills. Its cognitive objective is to provide knowledge of public-sector accounting, particularly in government institutions. Students gain an understanding of governmental accounting research and how it differs from research in the private sector. The course also covers budgeting, accounting, performance, and financial reporting in government. Research issues and methods in governmental accounting constitute a major component of the course. This experience is expected to prepare students to complete a publishable thesis in public-sector accounting, particularly governmental accounting.