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ACTG 108 Financial Statement Analysis Survey

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Survey of financial statement analysis concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of financial statements, horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and using ratios to analyze profitability, liquidity, ability to pay short-term and long-term debts, and common stock as an investment. This course provides foundational skills that will help students succeed in all other accounting courses. Students may use this course as preparation for future accounting classes or as a review. The Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) and Auditing and Attestation (AUD) sections of the CPA exam include questions based on financial statement analysis, so this course will help students prepare for the CPA exam.

Units: 1
Degree Credit
Pass/No Pass Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 32-36
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU