Pre-requisite: 51112
This unit enables students to develop an appreciation of the use of financial statement information in a variety of decision contexts. It exposes students to the financial statements of Australian listed companies, other sources of financial information and empirical research that has used information from financial statements. The unit draws upon knowledge and skills acquired in prior studies in finance, law and accounting. It introduces the latest developments in financial analysis and modelling. The unit is of benefit to students majoring either in accounting or finance, and will be attractive to those wishing to pursue careers in corporate treasury, stockbroking, banking and lending, strategic management, and corporate accounting. As a requirement of enrolment in this unit, students must have access to an IBM compatible personal computer with at least 1MG of Random Access Memory, 4MG of available hard disk space, and a high-density floppy disk drive.