Accounting Fundamentals

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

The course covers essential financial accounting concepts and principles, the structure of financial statements, the interpretation of key financial ratios, and the analysis of well-functioning capital markets. Throughout the course, students will look at various examples of company financial statements to understand how accounting information is presented and used in the marketplace. The course prepares students for subsequent MSB courses that presume a basic understanding of how to use financial data. Interviewers for graduate-level positions in all functional areas assume familiarity with and a working knowledge of financial data and financial statements. This is particularly true for those in the investment banking, consulting, general management, and those considering starting their own business.