HB2504
University Of Houston-Victoria
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Course Online Syllabus
Spring 2012
| Department | ACCT | Course Number | 3303 | Section Number | 23330 |
| Name of Course | Financial Statement Analysis | ||||
| Name of Instructor | Reed,Randy Marl | ||||
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this course, students will
- Use web-based research to facilitate financial statement analysis.
- Use computer applications (e.g. Excel) for financial statement preparation and analysis to forecast future performance, cash flow, and financial condition.
- Understand the purpose and content of the three principal financial statements - balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows - and their related footnotes.
- Evaluate the potential effects of ethical issues, such as earnings management and exploitive business practices, on the sustainability of firms and reported earnings.
- Comprehend and apply financial statement analysis for purposes of supporting earnings-based stock valuation.
Major Assignments/Exams
| Syllabus/Schedule Modifications | |||
| Chapter Assignments | 100 points | ||
| Exams | 300 points | ||
| Financial Statement Mini-Project | 100 points |
Required Reading
Kieso, Weygandt, Warfield, Intermediate Accounting, Volume 1,14th ed., ISBN 978-0-470-58728.
Kieso, Weygandt, Warfield, Intermediate Accounting,14th ed., ISBN 9780470587232.
Recommended Reading
No additional readings have been recommended for this course.
List of Discussion/Lecture Topics
- Test I ( ch. 1 - 4 )
- Appendix 24A (p. 1547)
- Spring Break
- Final Exam