BAF 230 - Computers in Finance

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of the operations of computers and available software. Spreadsheet software for financial applications, including amortization schedules, capital budgeting, and times value problems are utilized.

Prerequisite(s): Take ACC 101 and MGT 206 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Data Analytics in Accounting and Business
Data Preparations and Cleaning
Modeling and Evaluation of Data
Generating Key Performance Indicators
Financial Statement Analysis
Using Spreadsheet ad Data Analytic Software
Capital Budgeting and Time Value of Money

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate and identify data needs based on the purpose and scope.
Evaluate and model data.
Analyze data for performance indicators.
Create reports for decision makers.
Demonstrate analytical usage of Tableau, Excel and Power V1.
Calculate and analyze financial statements.
Apply visualization and summaries to share results.
Analyze audit data analytics.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024