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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ACCT 212 - Business Finance
PREREQUISITES: ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting , BUSN 101 - Introduction to Business , and MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra
PROGRAM: Accounting
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2012
Introduces basic tools and techniques of financial analysis. Financial analysis includes but is not limited to the use of ratios, common size statements, and pro forma statements.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Discuss the nature and role of finance in our economy.
- Analyze financial statements to determine the relative strengths and weaknesses of a company.
- Compare debt and equity capital and how they are used in financing assets.
- Evaluate risk and its impact on financial decision-making.
- Evaluate the effects of short and long-term borrowing.
- Evaluate business strategies and understand the value they add.
- Prepare business forecasts.
- Analyze the quality of accounting in financial reports.
- Analyze business risk from financial statements.
- Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing, by completion of papers, projects, and/or presentations.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Financial statement analysis
- Debt versus equity capital
- Risk evaluation
- Short and long term borrowing
- Business forecasts
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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