90-723 Financial Statements and Analysis

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course provides an overview of how managers and executives utilize accounting and finance to make decisions. The course will begin by gaining an understanding of the financial reporting process and the organizations that govern financial accounting. We will learn key terms relevant to the main financial statements and how data flows through to connect the statements. After understanding key components of the various financial statements, we will utilize ratio and variance analysis to determine a company's financial position. Expanding on our financial analysis we will cover various budgeting methods for capital investment decisions.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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