NBA 5090 - Advanced Financial Statement Analysis

(crosslisted) LAW 5090

Fall, Spring. 1.5 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: NBA 5060, finance immersion course, or permission of instructor.

Fall: N. Guest; Spring: Y. Lu.

This course builds on the material of NBA 5060 and focuses on more advanced financial statement topics and specialized industries. Topics may include investment research, accounting analysis, accounting quality, credit analysis, and advanced valuation issues. Instruction focuses on a combination of lecture and case-based discussion. Students are expected to have taken NBA 5060 or possess a good understanding of basic financial statement analysis. The material is designed to broaden student’s understanding of financial statement analysis and complement the tools developed in NBA 5060. The course deliverables include case write-ups, an equity research project, and a final exam.