Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe and compare key terms and elements related to finance
• Identify the skills required for a career in finance including communication, work ethic, delivering presentations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and selection of software applications
• Compare different banking services available through financial institutions
• Explain the role of the federal reserve system, describe ways that it influences the availability of money and credit, and describe ways that it adjusts the money supply
• Describe the global environment in which businesses operate, identify leading economies, and how the global environment impacts a business's overall global strategy
• Compare and contrast internal and external authoritative sources of compliances standards, the types of institutions governed and the penalties associated with noncompliance
• Describe how basic accounting principles and requirements of accounting-standards setting bodies impact the accounting and auditing process
• Identify and review income sources, expenditures, savings, investment strategies, monetary incentives, and purchasing options
• Identify the economic indicators that can be used to identify economic trends and conditions
• Explain how financial markets and government policies influence exchange rate, interest rates, trade deficits, and unemployment
• Describe the need for and role of accounting and finance and how they interact with and impact other business functions
• Describe the nature of taxes paid by businesses and their impact
• Describe the phases of business cycles and industry cycles
• Explain uses of and differences in financial and operational information analysis, and identify metrics that promote a balanced and successful approach to execute strategy.

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