This eight week course introduces students enrolled in the online Graduate Certificate in Professional and Technical Writing to algorithms, natural language processing models, and large language models that have shaped (and continue to shape) communication with generative artificial intelligence programs (AI). The course draws from theories of rhetoric to explore ways in which AI may be used to complement writing in a variety of genres and in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on the ethical implications of using AI in professional and technical communication.

This course provides an introduction, to, and hands-on experience with, accounting data management, accounting analytics, and visualizing accounting data. By learning both practical software tools and the core principles of data management and data visualization, you'll be prepared to leverage accounting data to provide insights into important accounting, auditing, and taxation problems.

A study of selected topics in taxation, including partnership taxation, tax research, and other tax topics.

A study of selected topics in taxation, including partnership taxation, tax research, and other tax topics.

A study of the contemporary issues in the area of not-for-profit and regulatory accounting.

A critical examination of contemporary professional attestation theory and practice including a comprehensive review of AICPA audit case studies, statements on audit procedure, and their application in simulated business situations.

Readings, projects, lectures and/or discussion to illuminate current topics of special interest or concern in accounting. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits. May not be repeated under the same title.

Readings, projects, lectures and/or discussion to illuminate current topics of special interest or concern in accounting. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits. May not be repeated under the same title.

A comprehensive study of financial accounting and reporting issues involving business combinations, partnerships, foreign currency transactions, not-for- profit accounting and other current accounting issues.

This course provides an overview of accounting information use by investors, managers, creditors, and others for decision making. Topics include the analysis of financial statements to understand and project the performance of an entity, determination and evaluation of key financial ratios, and identification and assessment of challenges in choosing and reporting non-financial metrics.