BUS 500 - Foundations of Accounting &4 Qtr. Hours Finance Part

Institution:

Robert Morris University Illinois

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Description:

Accounting is an information system which provides useful information to its users. An introduction to accounting provides both theoretical foundation and applications of accounting. The accounting model and information processing cycle are developed. The content of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows are studied and analyzed. The topics also include accounting aspects of bonds and stocks. Part II - Finance will introduce students to the basic tools of financial management. The students will have an opportunity to diagnose the financial health of a firm. In addition, students will also be introduced to other important concepts such as valuation, risk and return, cost of capital, and capital budgeting. The course also examines fundamental drivers of a firm's financial policy. (This course will be waived with a ?B? or better grade in ACC 300 and FIN 300, or equivalent. This is an accelerated course on the foundations of accounting and finance.)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.robertmorris.edu/

Phone Number:

(312) 935-6800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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