3.00 Credits
This course examines the basic techniques of using financial statement analysis to evaluate an organization's financial performance. Topics include cash versus accrual measures of profitability, working capital management, cash flow forecasting, credit analysis, and valuation. The course assumes some exposure to financial accounting, but the course is aimed at non-accountant managers, lenders, and investors who use financial statement data to evaluate businesses. The case method is the primary learning approach. Students will have an opportunity to work with financial statements from publicly traded corporations, small businesses, start-up businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Accounting for Executives (BADM728).