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ACT490: Senior Project
Prerequisite(s): Senior Status

This course provides students with an opportunity to synthesize their knowledge and skills developed in their area of
concentration. Topics include selecting a focused project topic, developing a project protocol, creating a project plan, seeing the project through to completion, and reporting on the project results. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to create, complete, and report on a project that demonstrates competency in the field of accounting.


 

Project Management

Groundwork for Project Success
Article from New.Architect about Internet projects and strategies

Project Smart
Project Management templates, reports, tips, and more

Understanding Project Management
Resources from LCPowers.com


Textbook Companion Website

Mastering Business
Interactive CD-ROM included with the textbook is linked to an integrated website


Additional Sites of Interest

AccountingWeb.UK
United Kingdom accounting resources

Accounting.com
Accounting resources page

Accounting and Auditing Resources
From SmartPros Accounting

Accounting Glossary
Accounting terms from VentureLine.com (click on the letters of the alphabet to access)

Accounting Software 411

Accounting software news and information website

American Accounting Association
Professional accounting organization

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
National professional association for CPAs

Association for Accounting Administration
Job openings and salary surveys

Basic Guide to Financial Management in Small For-Profit Businesses
Understand basic practices in financial management by Carter McNamara

Bloomberg, L.P.
Leading global provider of data, news, and analytics

Bnet
Business white papers, webcasts, and case studies

Business 2.0
Business news, technology news, and innovation

Business Week
Business news

CNN/Money
Business news from CNN and Money magazine

Calculator.com
Standard calculator as well as loan, mortgage, scientific, fraction, and others

Components of Financial Statements
Principles of accounting from AccountingInfo.com

The Economist
Online highlights of print business journal (Full text articles available through EbscoHost)

Entrepreneur
Solutions for growing businesses

Financial Accounting Standards Board

High quality financial reporting standards

Financial Times

Financial news

Forbes
Business and financial news

Fortune
Business and financial news

GAO: General Accounting Office
U.S. Government Accountability Office

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Bulletins, opinions, and accounting standards and concepts

IASB
International Accounting Standards Board

Journals: @Brint.com
Resources from business technology management and knowledge management

Management Accouting Quarterly
From the Institute of Management Accountants

Market Watch
Stock market news, commentary, and investor research

SmartBiz.com
Resources for small businesses

Smart Money
Investing, saving, and personal finance

United States Small Business Association
Resources for small businesses

Wall Street Journal
Business and stock market news

ZDNet
Business technology blogs

 


Links to Related Courses

APM381: Project Management
Provides knowledge of project management tools to start a project, establish goals, and stay within cost and time parameters

FIN401: Financial Reporting
Familiarizes students with financial reports and business ratios

 

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