Financial Reporting I

Catalog description

Studies the preparation of financial statements. This course provides students with a comprehensive coverage of financial reporting and the accounting rules governing the preparation of financial statements. It analyzes the environment of accounting including the need for financial reporting, the role of certified public accountants, the nature of accounting rules, and the institutions involved in the process of setting accounting standards. Emphasis is then devoted to: I) understanding and mastering the accounting standards and techniques in preparing financial statements; II) evaluating accounting information; and III) understanding the effect of selecting specific rules from the acceptable set of accounting standards.