FIN 135: Introduction to Business

Explore the importance of the conceptual framework in identifying significant variables and making informed decisions. Learn about the enhancing qualities of qualitative characteristics that enhance transparency and credibility in financial reporting.

Unpack the complexities of the 'Cost' and 'Market' concepts in financial accounting. Explore how inventory valuation impacts a business's financial health and the importance of conservative valuation in financial reporting.

Discover the essence of the client-server model, a pivotal pattern in computer networks. The server, a centralized entity, offers services to distributed clients over networks. This model is foundational for web browsing, online gaming, and various enterprise systems.

Explore the concept of externalities, the unintended market effects impacting third parties. Through examples of pollution and neighborhood beautification, understand how externalities can lead to market inefficiencies. Discover interventions, like taxes and subsidies, designed to align private and social costs.

Explore logrolling, the exchange of reciprocal support in politics. Understand how it fosters collaboration yet can hinder policy efficiency. The balance between gaining support and ensuring transparency is crucial in this political maneuver.