Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
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Module 1: Introduction to Equity in Accounting
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Understand the fundamentals of shareholder equity
- Identify components of equity in financial statements
- Learn how equity is recorded and reported
- Analyze how equity reflects company ownership
Module 2: Equity Transactions & Reporting
Estimated time: 10 hours
- Learn how companies issue shares and raise capital
- Understand dividends and retained earnings
- Analyze stock buybacks and equity adjustments
- Evaluate the impact of transactions on financial statements
Module 3: Equity Analysis & Valuation
Estimated time: 12 hours
- Perform ratio analysis related to equity
- Evaluate return on equity (ROE) and other metrics
- Understand valuation techniques used by analysts
- Assess company performance using equity data
Module 4: Financial Statement Integration
Estimated time: 8 hours
- Understand relationships between income statements and balance sheets
- Analyze how profits affect retained earnings
- Evaluate comprehensive financial performance
- Interpret integrated financial data
Module 5: Final Equity Analysis Exercise
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Analyze a company’s equity position
- Evaluate financial performance and investment potential
- Apply valuation and ratio techniques
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 10 hours
- Deliverable 1: Comprehensive equity analysis report
- Deliverable 2: Financial ratio and valuation assessment
- Deliverable 3: Investment recommendation based on equity data
Prerequisites
- Completion of prior courses in the Financial Reporting Specialization
- Understanding of basic financial accounting principles
- Familiarity with GAAP and financial statement structure
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Record and report shareholder equity accurately
- Analyze the impact of equity transactions on financial statements
- Apply financial ratios and valuation techniques to equity data
- Evaluate company performance using equity metrics
- Demonstrate integrated financial analysis skills for investment decision-making