Summarize and discuss nature and scope of accounting including measuring and reporting financial information fully and fairly

You will see horizontal and vertical analysis examples. Do some research and tell the class why these methods are used. What can we learn from these statements? How can the results be compared to other corporations and why are ratios better than using dollars?

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Summarize and discuss nature and scope of accounting including measuring and reporting financial information fully and fairly. This includes a detailed discussion of accruals, accounting principles/regulations, and ethics.

Analyze and present a comparison of concepts and techniques of financing and investing activities including the time value of money.

Evaluate the financial statements of a corporation, including computation of key ratios.