Applied research for solving complex accounting and reporting issues is the focus of this book. Knowledge of applied research is expected of accounting graduates in addition to knowledge of the accounting concepts, methods, and procedures typically covered in intermediate and advanced accounting courses. The AICPA has taken the position that an integration of real world events and ideas and the use of unstructured problems in the curriculum are needed for students to be successful in the profession in today's volatile, global business environment. Using the real world case analysis and issue-based research approaches, this book aims to assist students in learning to learn, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving as a basis for the development of lifelong learning skills.

1. Introduction
2. An Overview of Applied Accounting Research
3. The Case Research Approach
4. Authoritative Sources of Information
5. Issued-Based Accounting Research
6. Methodology of Professional Accounting Research
7. Judgment and Decision Making in Accounting
8. Critical and Creative Thinking and Problem Solving in Accounting
9. Ethical Considerations in Judgment and Decision Making in Accounting
10. Cases on Financial Accounting and Reporting