Upon completion of this course you will have an increased understanding of external financial statements issued by the companies for the use of shareholders, creditors, and other interested users. Extend your knowledge of primary issues of external reporting, including the structure of GAAP, the conceptual framework of accounting, and the meaning and measurement of net income and financial position. The course will comprise lectures, problem solving sessions, discussion of issues, library research, and homework assignments. It will be your responsibility to check class-related Email regularly. Unless otherwise announced, they are due immediately after the topic is finished.
Homework is to be completed in good format with crisp presentation.
You are encouraged to use computer for assignments. Cases must be typed and proof read for style, grammar, and presentation. Do not repeat what is already stated. Be brief and to the point. Quality is more important than quantity.