ACCT 70311 - Analysis and Valuation Using Financial Statements

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Accountancy

Description:

This course deals with the analysis of financial information (particularly firms' financial reports) and the use of this information in making decisions regarding investing in these firms. The primary focus will be on equity (stock) valuation, with some attention given to credit analysis and the valuation of debt. Methods to determine stock value using fundamental analysis will be examined in detail and applied in projects involving listed companies. Topics include a comparison of accounting and discounted cash flow approaches to valuation, methods of financial statement analysis, dealing with accounting issues, forecasting firms' futures, determining firms' price/earnings and market-to-book ratios, and the analysis of risk.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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