This course introduces the topics of financial accounting research. The course has the following characteristics: 1. Focusing on the topics of financial accounting rather than managerial accounting and auditing; 2. Introducing each topic’s background of corporate finance; 3. Focusing on empirical research rather than analytical and experimental research; 4. Introducing empirical tips and databases by Stata; 5. Not focusing on econometrics. The instructor is in charge of the course. The course includes a midterm, a final, and an oral presentation. Actively participation is welcome and required.

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