Research Guide for: Accounting and Finance

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Accounting and Finance - Collection Development Profile

Collection Development Policy

Purpose:

To support instruction and research in Accounting & Finance leading to a B .B.A . degree with majors in Accounting or Finance. Also, support instruction and research leading to a Master of Professional Accounting.

Collecting Parameters:

Language: English

Date of Publication: Emphasis on current publication and historical development of both theory and pronouncements.

Chronological Coverage: Primarily current. Some retrospective to fill gaps.

Geographical Coverage: Primarily United States; Some emphasis on International areas (ACCT 4221 International Accounting; FINC 4521 International Finance, FINC 6521/ECON 6461, International Finance, FINC 6561 International Management of Financial Institutions ).

Formats Preferred: Monographs and journals in paper and electronic format, AICPA and FASB pronouncements and tax services in loose-leaf and electronic formats.

Status of Programs: Accounting, B.B.A Degree: Essential Finance, B.B.A. Degree: Essential Master of Professional Accounting: Prominent (Star Program)

Collecting levels for Programs Emphasized:
Explanation of collecting levels found here.

B.B.A. Accounting: 3b (Intermediate Study or Instructional Support Level)
B.B.A. Finance: 3b (Intermediate Study or Instructional Support Level)
M.P.A. Accounting: 3c (Advanced Study or Instructional Support Level) or 4 (Research Level)

Number of Majors:

B.B.A. Accounting: 250
B.B.A. Finance: 130
M.P.A. Accounting: 20