An Integrated Approach to Financial Statement Analysis

Catalog description

This course describes financial reporting objectives and methods used by corporations. Focuses on the analysis of the information in corporate financial statements including the impact of alternative accounting procedures and assumptions. Offers ways to adjust for selected reporting differences. Discusses applications using cross-sectional and time series analysis. Case studies (including firms with international operations) computer databases and computer-based assignments may be used. An understanding of basic financial concepts is recommended.