Individual study involving selected readings and reports in specific areas of interest.

Statistical Methods of relevance to accounting and auditing. Emphasis on the application of these methods to accounting and auditing problems, such as audits and determination of costs as functions of volume of output, and other factors.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

General regression model, estimation methods, general linear hypothesis tests, residual analysis, indicator variables, multicollinearity, autoregressive model, weighted least squares, variable-screening procedures.

Fundamental concepts and procedures for forecasting discrete time series for planning and control. Regression analysis, ARIMA methods, econometric modeling, transfer functions, intervention analysis, Kalman filters, univariate and multivariate methods.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.