ACTG 4610 - Financial Accounting and Reporting

Institution:

University of Denver

Subject:

Accounting

Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide you with an understanding of financial statements issued by companies to external parties, such as shareholders, creditors, and government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To achieve this purpose, the course will: 1) introduce students to the most important issues relating to the assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity accounts reported on the balance and income statement reporting issues; 2) provide students with sufficient understanding of the reporting mechanics to locate and interpret relevant information in the financial statements; 3) assist students in developing skills that can be used in analyzing financial information provided by companies; and 4) examine major transaction categories and accounting policies of business firms and their financial statement implications. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to appreciate both the usefulness and the limitations of accounting information. The perspective of the course is at all times that of the USER, rather than a PREPARERE, of financial statements.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.du.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 871-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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