Introduces graduate students to professional accounting research. The course includes a study of the authoritative sources useful for accounting research. Students research, analyze, develop, and present proposed solutions to accounting and related business cases found in practice using such modern information technology resources and databases, as the Financial Accounting Research System (FARS). The results of the research will be presented both written and orally. This course partially fulfills the Texas State Board of Accountancy’s requirements for accounting research and communication. (May not be taken by students with credit for ACCT 4223.)