University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

This course is part of Financial Reporting Specialization

Gerlando Lima

Instructor: Gerlando Lima

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Flexible schedule
Approx. 21 hours
Learn at your own pace
94%
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What you'll learn

  • Make informed decisions and assessments regarding financial statements and the overall financial health of an organization

  • Measure and report issues related to inventories long-lived assets and PP&E

  • Identify and account for debt and equity investments

  • Determine the appropriate classification measure and disclosure of major asset categories

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29 quizzes, 6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt1 plugin

We will learn about internal controls, including bank reconciliations, as well as restrictions over cash. Next, we will introduce the approaches to estimate bad debt expense related to accounts receivable. Lastly, we will discuss notes receivable and various methods of financing with receivables.

What's included

7 videos2 readings5 quizzes1 assignment

We will learn about the types of inventory systems, as well as the costs that should be included in inventory. Next, we will understand the various inventory costing methods, as well as key factors on choice of these methods. Lastly, we will discuss inventory ratio analysis, as well as methods of simplifying LIFO.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 quizzes2 assignments

We will learn about the subsequent measures of inventory such as LCNRV and LCM. Next, we will understand the various inventory estimation methods when we are unable to take a physical count. Then, we will discuss the various types of inventory cost flow methods. Lastly, we will discuss how to handle changes in inventory methods as well as inventory errors.

What's included

7 videos2 readings4 quizzes2 assignments

We will learn about the types of long-lived assets, as well as the basic costs to be capitalized. Next, we will understand the various complex issues of determining capitalized costs as well as discuss asset dispositions and exchanges. Lastly, we will learn about the costs associated with self-constructed assets and R&D.

What's included

6 videos2 readings5 quizzes

We will learn about the various cost allocation methods, as well as key factors on the decision maker's perspective on selecting a depreciation method. Next, we will understand depletion of natural resources and amortization of intangible assets. Lastly, we will discuss how to account for expenditures after asset acquisition, and ratio analysis.

What's included

6 videos2 readings5 quizzes

We will discuss recognition, measurement, and disclosure of debt investments.

What's included

5 videos2 readings4 quizzes

We will learn about Equity Investments. Next, we will understand how to recognize, measure, and disclose the two types of Equity Investments. Lastly, we will discuss fair value adjustments for investments.

What's included

5 videos2 readings3 quizzes1 assignment

If you would like to earn an Honors badge on your certificate for this course, you must complete a peer-reviewed case study that will serve as a cumulative recap of the concepts you have learned throughout this course. The case study will involve a review of a letter to shareholders in which you will discuss key topics covered in this course that are mentioned in the letter.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt1 plugin

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Gerlando Lima
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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