ACCT 639 - Business Law and Regulation

Units: 3
Focuses on strategic, policy and risk management aspects of the legal rights and responsibilities of a business. Utilizes case studies, group projects and presentations to develop practical approaches to deal pro-actively with key stakeholders in legal and regulatory compliance matters.

Prerequisites: ACCT 210 with grade B- or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the Uniform Commercial Code and domestic sales and lease contracts, title, risk and insurable interest.
Explain legal concepts related to negotiable instruments, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy.
Explain basic employment, labor law, and employment discrimination concepts.
Identify the formation and financing of corporations and the roles of corporate shareholders, directors, and officers.
Identify the requirements of corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Identify the requirements of federal and state securities laws.
Identify the basic terminology associated with real and personal property.
Identify regulatory and compliance issues in an SEC or IRS audit or investigation.