ACCT 451 - Accounting Seminar (W)

3 Credit(s)

Students engage in quality research by participating in several hands-on papers. First, each student obtains a strong overview of the research paper process by enhancing an existing paper working with another student. Next, students are encouraged to write a corporate “white paper” for a company they have targeted for employment. This analysis prepares each student to navigate the interview process with the company by understanding how the corporation operates. Last the students conduct research focused on a major issue facing the accounting profession. With one-on-one guidance from the instructor, the student creates a paper for possible publication. Students are also encouraged to enter their paper in a competition, for a conference, or in a peer-reviewed journal. Along with the instructor, the Widener Writing Center aides students in the development of their writing skills. This course empowers students by helping them enhance their résumé or graduate school application. This is a writing enriched course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 308 and ACCT 309 and senior standing.