ACCT 6230 - Advanced Topics in Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are often a key component of organizational strategy for growth and competitive advantage; yet empirical studies indicate many of these transactions fail to meet their intended objectives. This course prepares accounting students as financial leaders to positively influence the achievement of planned synergies and acculturation for more successful M&A transactions. Integrating perspectives from accounting and organizational development, course topics include transaction valuation, contingent consideration, and asset impairment testing to organizational systems theory and post-transaction integration. Prereq: Grade of C (2.0) or higher in ACCT 6020 or ACCT 4620 and ACCT 6070. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or CPA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3