| source Stanford (X) |
level |
department Accounting (X) |
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
This course gives you perspective on key accounting concepts and role of accounting in markets and firms. You will learn the structure of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, and the accrual basis of accounting. In addition, you will cover the role of accounting numbers in providing information to investors and managers. Finally, you will assess the value created by a business or business segment, and the distinction between economic and accounting profitability.
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
This course develops students' ability to read, understand, and use corporate financial statements. The course is oriented toward the user of financial accounting data (rather than the preparer) and emphasizes the reconstruction and interpretation of economic events from published accounting reports. The advanced sections are geared toward students with some familiarity in dealing with financial statements and allows for deeper coverage and discussion in class.
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
A characteristic of business is the extensive use of accounting data. The financial accounting course has the general objective of developing students' understanding of the nature, scope, and limitations of accounting information. To achieve this objective the course attempts to: (1) develop students' understanding of the conceptual accounting framework, including the objectives of financial reporting, and (2) develop students' ability to understand and critically evaluate the financial disclosures made by corporations. An issue of particular interest will be the managerial incentive aspects of accounting information and disclosures.
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 9.929329 Details | Listing | Web page