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Financial Accounting (30000)

Kleymenova, Anya>>
This course provides an introduction to the financial reporting process and the use of financial statements from a user's perspective. Students learn fundamental accounting concepts and principles, and how firms report transactions in financial statements and related disclosures. Upon completion, students will be able to read and analyze financial statements. This course provides a foundation for more advanced courses in financial statement analysis.

Classes consist of interactive lectures and discussions about financial accounting concepts and practice. Short case studies involving corporate financial statements are used to illustrate accounting concepts and to explore disclosure strategies of firms. We also consider international differences in accounting standards and how these differences may influence the content of financial statements. I also address the reporting practices for financial institutions as opposed to other types of firms.

Students are expected to complete assigned problems, readings, and cases in preparation for each class.
None. Cannot enroll in BUSN 30000 if BUSN 20100 taken previously.
Required course materials: You are required to purchase a textbook for this course. The textbook can be purchased directly from McGraw-Hill or at the bookstore. There are two options:

(1) Hardcopy: The hardcopy of the textbook can be purchased through this link or at the bookstore. The hardcopy package includes physical and electronic (eBook) versions of the 10th Edition of Financial Accounting by Libby, Libby, and Hodge (published by McGraw-Hill, ISBN978126069629 (loose-leaf) or ISBN1259964949 (bound copy)); and access to the McGraw-Hill Connect Assignment System (“Connect”).

(2) Electronic: Includes an eBook copy of the textbook as well as access to Connect (ISBN9781260481297). You can purchase the eBook directly from the Connect website accessed through Canvas.
Grades are based on a mid-term exam, final exam, class participation, and individual and group assignments. Cannot be taken pass/fail.
  • No pass/fail grades
  • No auditors
Description and/or course criteria last updated: July 23 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 30000-85
    S 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    404
    In-Person Only

Financial Accounting (30000) - Kleymenova, Anya>>

This course provides an introduction to the financial reporting process and the use of financial statements from a user's perspective. Students learn fundamental accounting concepts and principles, and how firms report transactions in financial statements and related disclosures. Upon completion, students will be able to read and analyze financial statements. This course provides a foundation for more advanced courses in financial statement analysis.

Classes consist of interactive lectures and discussions about financial accounting concepts and practice. Short case studies involving corporate financial statements are used to illustrate accounting concepts and to explore disclosure strategies of firms. We also consider international differences in accounting standards and how these differences may influence the content of financial statements. I also address the reporting practices for financial institutions as opposed to other types of firms.

Students are expected to complete assigned problems, readings, and cases in preparation for each class.
None. Cannot enroll in BUSN 30000 if BUSN 20100 taken previously.
Required course materials: You are required to purchase a textbook for this course. The textbook can be purchased directly from McGraw-Hill or at the bookstore. There are two options:

(1) Hardcopy: The hardcopy of the textbook can be purchased through this link or at the bookstore. The hardcopy package includes physical and electronic (eBook) versions of the 10th Edition of Financial Accounting by Libby, Libby, and Hodge (published by McGraw-Hill, ISBN978126069629 (loose-leaf) or ISBN1259964949 (bound copy)); and access to the McGraw-Hill Connect Assignment System (“Connect”).

(2) Electronic: Includes an eBook copy of the textbook as well as access to Connect (ISBN9781260481297). You can purchase the eBook directly from the Connect website accessed through Canvas.
Grades are based on a mid-term exam, final exam, class participation, and individual and group assignments. Cannot be taken pass/fail.
  • No pass/fail grades
  • No auditors
Description and/or course criteria last updated: July 23 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 30000-85
    S 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    404
    In-Person Only