ACTG 108 - Fin Statement Analysis Survey

ACTG 108 Financial Statement Analysis Survey

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
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College of San Mateo

Department: Accounting

Number of Units: 1


This description is for the Fall 2024 term