Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice
BUSA-40034
Explore the topics of accounting for wholly-owned created subsidiaries, cost versus the equity method of accounting for subsidiary operations, accounting for partnership formation, operations and liquidations, accounting for estates and trusts, and operations for nonprofit organizations. You will learn the requirements for financial statement interim reporting and accounting practices for troubled debt restructuring, bankruptcy reorganizations, and liquidations.
Format: This course is offered in an online asynchronous format. There are no set meeting times, however, students follow a weekly schedule and there will be deadlines to meet in terms of course requirements. This course cannot be completed at an accelerated rate. UCSD Extended Studies operates in Pacific Standard Time and therefore any deadline is considered 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Note: Recommended prerequisites: Elementary Accounting I and II and Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice I and II. In addition to the textbook, a Connect Plus Access Card is required for this course. The Connect Plus Card includes an electronic copy of the textbook and may be purchased from the publisher via the information your instructor will post in Blackboard once the course begins. For more information contact: AcctgTaxProgram@ucsd.edu
Program courses are taught by subject matter experts and experienced faculty, offering a current and relevant curriculum to meet the CPA Evolution Exam 2024 requirements. A key strength of the program is its focus on real-world, practical learning, combined with personalized guidance from an advisor to support students throughout their accounting educational journey. With the flexibility of year-round online course offerings, students can continue to advance their knowledge and skills while balancing their existing professional commitments.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Advanced Accounting 15th
by Joe Ben Hoyle, Thomas Schaefer and Timothy Doupnik
ISBN / ASIN: 9781266744488
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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- No refunds after: 7/1/2025
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Instructor:
Audrey Voyles, MBA
Consultant
Audrey Voyles has over 25 years of experience working in the field of accounting. Starting as an accountant at a large government contractor, she worked her way up to divisional controller and then was selected to be part of a newly formed group called the Business Action Team. This group reported directly to the board of directors and was responsible for assessing the financial viability of business opportunities using technology developed within the company. The job included working closely with engineers and scientists, creating business plans and presenting them to the board of directors. She played a major role in three of these start-up ventures, including president of a staffing service for over 12 years. Voyles is a consultant to local companies and an accounting instructor at various colleges including UC San Diego Extension.
