ACCT 451 - Accounting Seminar

3 Credit(s)

Students engage in quality research by participating in several hands-on papers. First, the student obtains a strong overview of the research paper process by enhancing an existing paper working with another student. Next the student is encouraged to write a corporate “white paper” for a company they have targeted for employment. This analysis will prepare 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 is designed to empower students by helping them enhance their resume or enhancing their graduate school application. This is a writing enriched course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 308 and ACCT 309 and senior standing.