ECON 116Advanced Topics in Accounting and Ethics
Covers topics in accounting and ethics. Builds a strong accounting foundation; develops critical thinking skills; and explores ethical standards in accounting, forensic accounting, international financial recording standards, and accounting for sustainability. Meets the California state educational ethics requirement for certified public accountant (CPA) licensure.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111A and ECON 111B. Enrollment is restricted to economics, business management economics, global economics, and the combined economics and environmental studies and mathematics majors.
- Students are expected to actively participate in small group discussions during class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This participation will count as a significant part of the final grade.
- First-pass enrollment restricted to students who have declared or proposed the business management economics major with the accounting concentration
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Soc Sci 2 071 | R. Hardie | Closed 71/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hardie | 4.0 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 75% | 4 |
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