MGT 3000 Financial Analysis Budgeting

This course explores financial statements and how to analyze from internal and external perspectives. The course focuses on horizontal, vertical and ratio analysis. the student will forecast financials, apply budgeting strategies and address capital budgeting and working capital management theory using computer applications, The student will gain critical thinking and analysis skills revolving around financial literacy and its application in management and leadership positions. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Transferable to UW.

Major Topics

Financial Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Cash Flow versus Profit
Break-even Analysis
Forecasting Financial Statements
Working Capital Management
Time Value of Money
Capital Budgeting
Personal Finance
Budgeting

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Analyze the financial statements for sole proprietors, partnerships and corporations using standard ratio analysis.

2. Produce forecasted financial st atements.

3. Analyze break-ev??n results to make financial decisions.

4. Evaluate business financial decisions using time value of money tools/formulas for single sums, mixed streams and annuities.

5. Formulate budgeting strategies to provide the necessary information for financial management.

6. Examine ethical financial management theory with regards to analysis, forecasting and budgeting.

7. Research working capital management techniques.

8. Interpret capital budgeting techniques to determine the financial viability of a project.

9. Critique a business using analysis skills in areas of liquidity and efficiency, solvency, profitability and market.

10. Examine the relationship between financial literacy and management and leadership decisionmaking strategies.