A survey of financial accounting for non-business students. Major emphasis is on the uses and limitations of financial statements. Emphasis is placed on applying the financial statement analysis skills taught in the course to (1) interpreting annual reports of publicly traded companies; (2) using online stock screening and analysis software; and (3) understanding SEC enforcement actions and articles from the business press.
Spring '10:
Baisey J
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Additional syllabi may be available in prior academic years.