UMass Boston

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Course #: MBA AF 611, Class #: 7383, Section #: 01

Description

This course provides knowledge of financial accounting concepts and principles, with particular emphasis on the application of these concepts and principles in practice. It covers in-depth analysis of the application of generally accepted accounting principles to various types of assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity. This course is intended to familiarize students with the conceptual background and technical skills associated with preparation and interpretation of financial statements, and to improve students' communication skills and analytic abilities. Students will also have opportunities to discuss professional integrity and ethical issues using real-world cases. In addition, this course introduces topics on accounting data analytics within the scope of intermediate financial accounting.

Prerequisites

MBA AF 610 and Graduate degree student in Management