Bus 204: Financial Accounting

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 the pillars of accounting information: Relevance and Reliability. Understand sub-components like predictive value, timeliness, and verifiability. Discover how these qualities enhance decision-making in finance

Discover the intricacies of "Cash Short and Over" in financial management. Grasp how discrepancies arise and their impact on business, and learn about the vital process of reconciliation.

Unlock the secrets of bond investments! Discover how to compute the current value of a discount bond with a face value of $1300, maturing in seven years at an 8% yield. Master the financial math behind it all.

Understand the significance of the predetermined overhead rate in cost accounting. Learn the step-by-step process of estimating overhead costs, choosing the allocation base, and allocating these costs to products. Grasp the importance of accurate cost representation for effective decision-making.