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ACCTG 530 - Ethics in Accounting

ACCTG 530: Ethics in Accounting (3 units) at San Diego State University. 4 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: ACCTG 333, or ACCTG 326, or ACCTG 621. Counts toward Accountancy and Data Analytics, M.S. (2026-27), Accountancy, M.S. (2026-27).

3 units
  • Major
  • Required Courses
  • Accounting Information Systems Track
  • Financial Reporting Track
  • Taxation Track
Offered: Offered every term

Counts toward

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Ethical reasoning and implications for accounting professionals; ethical decision process and professional judgment; professional codes of conduct from the AICPA, IMA, IIA, etc.; the professional accountant’s role in corporate governance and ethical management; audit responsibilities and fraud, including legal and regulatory obligations; current ethical issues facing the accounting profession.
Prerequisites
ACCTG 333, or ACCTG 326, or ACCTG 621.
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From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring/Summer
Formerly numbered
ACCTG 630

4 sections in Spring 2027

Class #8093· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Mon 4:00 PM-6:40 PM · LL 408
Class #9983· Online, any time · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
No set meeting time · ONLINE
Class #5900· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Tue 7:00 PM-9:40 PM · GMCS 314
Class #10398· Online, any time · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
No set meeting time · ONLINE

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