Bus 210: Accounting and Finance Basics

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

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.

Unravel the concept of fixtures in property rights. Distinguish between personal property and items that, once attached, become an integral part of the property. Delve into factors like attachment method, intention, and adaptability to comprehend the dynamics of fixtures in property law.

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.

Witness Janice's decision-making process at a market, weighing perceived value against costs. Understand the dynamics of consumer choice in economics. Learn how maximizing utility and budget constraints affect purchasing decisions.

Discover the unique role of contra revenue accounts in accounting, emphasizing their debit balance nature and their use in adjusting gross revenue. Explore examples like sales discounts, returns, and allowances to grasp their impact on a company's reported income.