| Learning Goals | Standard |
| Capacity to record, analyze, and interpret financial and other information (mechanics/journal entry) | Ability to recognize and classify accounting-related information and to prepare and evaluate financial and managerial reports |
| Capacity to identify and diagnose accounting problems | Ability to recognize dysfunctional accounting situations |
| Capacity to verbally communicate business information | Students will be able to verbally communicate business information in a clear and concise manner |
| Capacity to recognize ethical and regulatory dilemmas | Understanding of ethical and regulatory responsibilities |
| Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts(theoretical) | Demonstrated knowledge of financial conceptual issues |
| Learning Goals | Standard |
| Oral Communication | Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills when communicating accounting-related information |
| Written Communication | Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills when communicating accounting-related information |
| Research Skills | Students will be able to identify authoritative sources relevant to accounting-related issues |
| Ethical Awareness | Students will be able to explain ethical considerations relevant to business dilemmas |
| Global Awareness | Students will demonstrate an understanding of international accounting standards |
| Technological Skills | Students will demonstrate proficiency in using data analysis software and accounting information technology |
| Analytical Problem Solving Skills | Students will be able to articulate logical solutions to complex or unstructured accounting and financial problems |
| Financial Risk Assessment Skills | Students will be able to identify risks associated with accounting and tax reporting systems |
| Learning Goals | Standard |
| Oral Communication | Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills when communicating accounting-related information |
| Written Communication | Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills when communicating accounting-related information |
| Research Skills | Students will be able to identify authoritative sources relevant to accounting-related issues |
| Ethical Awareness | Students will be able to explain ethical considerations relevant to business dilemmas |
| Global Awareness | Students will demonstrate an understanding of international accounting standards |
| Technological Skills | Students will demonstrate proficiency in using data analysis software and accounting information technology |
| Analytical Problem Solving Skills | Students will be able to articulate logical solutions to complex or unstructured accounting and financial problems |
| Financial Risk Assessment Skills | Students will be able to identify risks associated with accounting and tax reporting systems |
| Learning Goals | Standard |
| Capacity to produce publishable accounting research | Graduate will present work at accounting or business conference ranked "high" or better, or have original work accepted for publication in academic journal ranked at that level by fifth year |
| Capacity to function independently as a competent accounting researcher within the broader business organizational context | Graduate will complete and defend dissertation before audience from discipline as well as 1 additional discipline by fifth year |
| Capacity to qualify for an accounting faculty position after degree completion by possessing sufficient knowledge as well as interviewing and presentation skills | Offered a faculty position at a research-oriented college or university offering graduate level coursework in business administration |
| Capacity to competently teach full semester accounting class at the (college) sophomore or above level | Two faculty members will independently rate the student as a competent teacher after one or more unannounced class visits |
| Capacity to evaluate, interpret, and synthesize existing accounting research | Graduate will critique one recent academic accounting paper as part of the written comprehensive exam |
