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Special Topics in Accounting

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Stockton University
Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey, United States
Barry Palatnik
Associate Professor
3
Timeline
  • February 7, 2020
    Experience start
  • February 8, 2020
    Project Scope Meeting
  • May 1, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Accounting
Skills
writing reflection business strategy research
Learner goals and capabilities

The course description is any current topic in accounting. It is intended that these topics will change each semester. These are MBA students with accounting concentrations. These students have a wide scope of knowledge that can help companies improve earnings and work on gaining a competitive advantage.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
10 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Students will submit a 20-page report with a detailed analysis and recommendations. There is also an additional option to have the teams make a presentation. 

Project timeline
  • February 7, 2020
    Experience start
  • February 8, 2020
    Project Scope Meeting
  • May 1, 2020
    Experience end
Project Examples

Some areas of focus can include but are not limited to: 

  • Getting employees on board with new technology
  • Thinking of small changes, you can make
  • Keeping an eye on the future
  • Improve work outcomes, including reducing stress and increasing attention, wellness, and job performance.
  • Looking at new issues in accounting, Blockchain, New Technology, Historical Cost with Current Value, Cryptocurrency
  • Staying on top of tax changes
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.