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Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting
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Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting

This course introduces undergrads to the technical aspects of financial and managerial accounting. The course is designed for individuals who commonly read these reports. Lecture notes cover revenue recognition, accrual accounting, cash flows and liabilities. This course also offers several exercises (with solutions) and supplemental readings that may be of interest.

Accounting 101: The Fundamentals
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Accounting 101: The Fundamentals

Accounting 101: The Fundamentals examines important financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. This course is for the accounting novice who is interested in what role accounting plays in a business. An example of a bookstore with a coffee shop is used to teach accounting fundamentals.

Crafting a Business Plan
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Crafting a Business Plan

Create business plans that describe the company's mission and objectives to both consumers and investors. Students can download a business plan outline and see common questions that can be used to create a plan.

Excel Skills for Business
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Excel Skills for Business

This specialization series consists of four modules that increase in complexity. Starting with the essentials, you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to maximum effect. Create spreadsheets and formulas, learn expert formatting/automation techniques and how to create visuals, prepare data for analysis and build a professional dashboard. This course is appropriate for anybody interested in learning more about this popular program, whether you are an absolute beginner or looking to develop more advanced skills.

Business in Global Markets
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Business in Global Markets

Learn about imports and exports, global trade, cultural theories, international managers and trade protectionism.

Financial Management
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Financial Management

This course teaches graduate business students about the managerial decisions required to fund a company's operations. It examines capital budgeting, risk and return and the strategic implications of financing methods. Lecture notes, exams and assignments are all available for this course, with recitations available as downloadable PDF transcripts. Students should have a copy of Principles of Corporate Finance (7th Ed.) by R. Brealey and S. Myers.

Business Analysis Using Financial Statements
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Business Analysis Using Financial Statements

Business Analysis Using Financial Statements is a graduate-level course that examines what investors, regulatory agencies and others do with financial statements produced by accountants and auditors. Students can access PDF versions of most lecture notes and assignments. No textbook is required, but students are recommended to use Investment Valuation: Tools & Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset (Damodaran, 2nd Ed.) as a supplemental text.