Financial Literary & Basic Financial Concepts

1 unit

This 1 unit weekend course is designed to introduce law students to basic finance and accounting principles, such as net present value, stock and bond valuation the concept of efficient capital markets; capital asset pricing; option value and pricing; capital structure; and an overview of the use of warrants and convertible debt. Emphasis will be placed on how financial and accounting concepts play out in the law. No prior knowledge of economics or finance is required. Attendance is mandatory and will be taken. [Students are eligible to take this course and Financial Accounting for Lawyers or Corporate Finance, as the overlap is minimal.] The grade will be based on a 1 hour multiple choice, closed book exam. This course is graded on the mandatory mean curve.