ECO305H1: Economics of Accounting

24L/12T

The economic impact of accounting rules and practices for firms and financial contracts. Topics include: economic models of agency, economics of optimal accounting rules such as government regulation of corporate disclosure and the economic returns to financial reporting. No previous knowledge of accounting is required; the basic language of financial accounting will be covered.

Not open to students enrolled in Rotman Commerce programs.
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