ACCT 70150 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value Reporting

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Accountancy

Description:

The objective of this course is for students to read, understand, and critically evaluate financial statement information related to financial instruments and other items measured at fair value. ACCT 70150 builds on ACCT 60120 by addressing additional topics related to passive stock investments, securitizations, derivatives, stock compensation, and asset impairments. Journal entries, financial statement presentation, and financial statement footnote disclosures are examined. In addition, the rationale underlying the reporting requirements and management incentives for manipulating those requirements are explored. The text is supplemented with articles in the popular or financial press and actual financial statements.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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