ACCT 5200D - Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance

3 hours. This course will examine professional ethics from both a philosophical and business perspective. Ethical reasoning, moral character and decision making will provide a framework for an examining the importance of ethics in an individual’s personal life and professional career. This course will also explore the concept of corporate governance and the direction business entities are taking in establishing a sound governance framework. The course was designed to meet the ethics requirements of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, as well as the ethics educational needs of the larger business community. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 and admission to the MS in Accounting or MS in Taxation program.