Accounting Analysis I: Asset Measurement and Disclosure
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This course covers measurement and disclosure of assets including inventories and investments, with analysis of financial statements based on generally accepted accounting principles.
About this Course
**NOTE: You should complete the Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System course or be familiar with the concepts taught there before beginning this course.** This course is the second course in a five-course Financial Reporting Specialization that covers the collection, processing, and communication of accounting information (via financial reports) about economic entities to interested parties (i.e., managers and external stakeholders such as stockholders and credi
What You'll Learn
- Make informed decisions about financial statements and organizational financial health
- Measure and report inventories, long-lived assets, and property, plant, and equipment
- Identify and account for debt and equity investments
- Determine classification, measurement, and disclosure for major asset categories
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of financial accounting principles
- Understanding the role of accounting as an information system
Instructors
Gerlando Lima
Department of Accountancy