UO Strategic Financial Analysis
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BUSS 3098
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
163963
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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This course has not been
timetabled for 2018.
Course aim
This course is designed to improve students’ conceptual grasp of the role and practical application of financial statements in business analysis, particularly as it applies to valuation, credit assessment, strategic decision-making, and assessment of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Course content
Financial statements, business analysis and valuation; analysis of corporate and competitive strategies; accounting analysis, adjustments, and distortions; financial analysis, forecasting and valuation; equity analysis; credit analysis and assessment; mergers and acquisitions; governance and regulatory compliance.
Textbooks
Palepu, K G, Healy, P M, Bernard, V L, Wright, S, Bradbury, M & Lee, P 2015, Business analysis and valuation: using financial statements, 2nd edn, Cengage Australia, South Melbourne
Prerequisites
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| ACCT 1012 | UO Financial Accounting 1 |
| BANK 2010 | UO Business Finance |
Student must have completed 72 units of study.
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
| Online | 10 weeks x N/A | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Case study, Continuous assessment
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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