Finance - Finance and Accounting

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the basics of financial accounting and financial decision making by business firms. Topics include analysis of financial statements to understand a firm's financial health and performance, valuation of securities, capital budgeting, risk and return, debt and equity financing, and the cost of capital. Not open to students with credit in BBA 306, FIN 310, or FIN 311. Prerequisite: KU Core 34 English requirements (or Goal 1, Outcome 2) and KU Core 34 Math & Statistics requirement (or Goal 2, Outcome 1), or instructor approval.