FIN 640 - Analyzing Financial Performance

Institution:

Jacksonville University

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Description:

Prerequisite: ACCT 522 and FIN 534, or permission of the Accounting and Finance Chair. Students will critically analyze financial statements with an emphasis on identifying items that may indicate unrecognized value, undisclosed or inadequate disclosure of problems, and aggressive accounting. Classes will primarily use case studies with an emphasis on current events. Students will conduct a detailed company examination and prepare a report using public information such as annual reports, 10-Ks, 10-Qs and other SEC filings. Although not a prerequisite, it is highly recommended that a student have as a background a course in Intermediate Accounting or equivalent work experience.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jacksonville.edu

Phone Number:

(904) 256-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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