FINC - 210. International Financial Statement Analysis

3 credit(s)
This course addresses the general principles of financial reporting, underscoring the critical role of the analysis of financial reports in investment decision making. Emphasis is put on (1) the relationship between each financial statement, (2) the techniques used to analyze them, and (3) particular distortions based on reporting for specific categories of assets and liabilities, alternative financial reporting policies, and differences between a company’s reported financial statements and economic reality. All topics covered follow closely the CFA® level 1 Body of Knowledge for financial reporting and analysis.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 200 (with a C- or better) or instructor’s permission.
Attribute: (ATTR: BUS).