Capital Markets Research in Accounting

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Description: This course introduces empirical accounting research literature, particularly in the areas of capital markets, security valuation, and determinants of accounting choices made by managers. Students read and discuss several papers that examine a broad range of research questions and that use a variety of empirical research techniques. The course is designed to enable the student to understand and appreciate extant research, and help the student develop the skills necessary to conduct their own research.