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Financial Statement Analysis
FINC E-105
Financial Statement Analysis (12552)
(Syllabus)
William E. Seltz, MS, Lecturer in Accounting, Boston University.
Course tuition: graduate credit $1,725. Limited enrollment.
Fall term:
Mondays beginning Sept. 15, 5:30-7:30 pm, Sever Hall, Room 213.
This course presents financial statement analysis from the point of view of the primary and everyday users of financial statements: company managers, lenders, and stock investors. The objective is to provide the insight with which to recognize and appreciate the messages, biases, and limitations of financial statements. The course reviews basic financial statements and covers issues such as revenue recognition, earnings quality, cash flow, and ratio analysis. Common size statements and trend analysis are done using spreadsheet software, and a company analysis is performed. Prerequisites: ACCT E-100, or the equivalent required; ACCT E-120 and FINC E-130 helpful. (4 credits)