Subject description

This subject develops knowledge and skills in the principles and techniques of financial information analysis. Students are introduced to the language, concepts and assumptions used by accountants to prepare financial statements and then use a business analysis framework to: 1) critically evaluate financial statements as data sources for business decisions, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

ACCY324 - Financial Statement Analysis

Delivery

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe and discuss the main steps in business analysis and valuation using financial statements.
2.
Enumerate and discuss the major applications of business financial analysis.
3.
As part of a team of analysts, evaluate an organisation on the basis of available financial information.
4.
Assess the relevance, reliability and general quality of financial information in a given context.
5.
Understand and describe the reaction of equity and debt market participants to the release of particular financial information.

Assessment details

In session exam

Group assignment

Final exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Textbook information

Penman – Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation. Refer to subject outline.

Contact details

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