AFC4170

Analysis of financial statements

(BUS)

Associate Professor Alan Ramsay

7 points + Two 1.5-hour sessions per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: AFC3140 or MBA5190 + Corequisite: AFC4140 or permission

Synopsis: Topics may include financial ratio analysis, analysis of short-term financial stability, properties of accounting numbers and financial ratios, predicting company failure, fundamental analysis, risk and financial information, 'event study' methodology, share returns and financial information (including forecasts), timeliness of accounting information, options and financial information.

Assessment: Written (2 assignments): 40% + Class presentation: 10% + Examination (3 hours): 50%