FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

FIN3FSA

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will examine financial statement analysis form the point of view of the primary users: equity and credit analysts. Students will gain an understanding of how financial statements are constructed in order to separate the economic process that generates the numbers from the accounting process that at times obfuscates them. Each topic is focussed on a specific area of analysis and the effect of differences in accounting methods and estimates on reported financial conditions, results of operations and financial ratios is highlighted. International accounting differences are discussed and relevant empirical research findings are considered.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Judith Taylor

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: ACC1AMD and FIN1FOF

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsInternational financial statement analysisPrescribedRobinson, T., Van Gruening, Henry, Broihahn, M.HOBOKEN, N.J. JOHN WILEY, 2009
ReadingsInternational financial statement anlysis - WorkbookPrescribedRobinson, T., Van Gruening, Henry, Broihahn, M.HOBOKEN, N.J. JOHN WILEY, 2009
ReadingsThe Analysis and Use of Financial Statements. 3rd EditionRecommendedWhite G. I., Sondhi A. C. and Fried D.WILEY, 2003.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. TBC

Activities:
TBC
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.