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Accounting
Introduction
Research
Academic Programs
Contact Information
Introduction
Accounting methods have a significant impact not only on decisions made
by management teams but also on the behavior of investors, creditors,
regulatory agencies, consumers, and employees. Through their teaching,
research, and professional activities, faculty members in Wharton's Accounting Department strive to develop the best ways to measure and communicate an organization's economic activities.
To meet the needs
of today's complex markets, Wharton's Accounting Department takes a multidisciplinary approach to the field, integrating finance and economics with broader perspectives on organizational issues and the business environment.
Research
Wharton's Accounting Department pursues an active research program, including
recent studies in the following areas:
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The design of executive compensation contracts
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Productivity, efficiency, and incentives in the health care, banking, and other industries
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The role of information in capital markets
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Accounting for financial instruments
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International accounting standards
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Securities analysis
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Taxes and organizational design
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The economic impact of accounting policy
Academic Programs
The Accounting Department offers concentrations in accounting at three levels:
At the MBA level, students may major in financial accounting, with the flexibility to explore areas of special interest. Recently, the Accounting Department has developed an MBA course in International Accounting and Financial Reporting. Department faculty also lead one of the School's most successful open-enrollment programs in executive education. The Accounting Department also offers introductory and elective courses in accounting for both undergraduate and graduate students, serving students throughout the University of Pennsylvania.
Contact
For further information about the Wharton Accounting Department, please contact:
Accounting Department (website)
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
1300 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
3620 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6365
215.898.7772 phone
215.573.2054 fax
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