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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

systems. It acquaints students with the knowledge of corporate governance rules and
compliance. It also enables students to apply the knowledge in corporate governance and
compliance to evaluating the effectiveness of corporate governance structure and operations
within the modern corporate setting.

ACCT 460 Research Methodologies in Accounting
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to equip students with the knowledge of research methodologies in
accounting contexts. It develops students’ ability to apply statistical techniques to data
processing, statistical tests, and empirical analysis as well as appraising the statistical results
for solving business problems.

ACCT 470 Research Project
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with an opportunity to undertake an independent
research project in accounting contexts. It develops students’ ability to apply the knowledge
and skills learnt from various accounting, business, and research methodology courses to
completing an accounting-related report.

ACCT 471 Internship in Accounting
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course equips students with practical experience in accounting-related job functions
in the accounting work environment. It develops students’ skills and competence in accounting
and professional ethics in a professional setting. It also sharpens students’ interpersonal skills
and analytical skills for effective problem-solving in real-world business contexts.

ACCT 480 International Accounting
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to explore the environmental influences on accounting that result in
different accounting systems or different implementation of accounting systems under different
cultures and stages of economic development. It also analyses the accounting issues that are
of special interest to multinational enterprises.

ACCT 490 Accounting System in China
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge of the development of
accounting system, accounting standards and business environments in PRC. It enables
students to prepare financial statements in a format required by the Ministry of Finance. It also
identifies differences between Chinese accounting standards and Hong Kong and international
accounting standards.

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