BA 150 - Fundamentals of Finance

5 credits

Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better in BA 104, a grade of “C” or better in ACCT 113 or ACCT& 201, or instructor permission.

This course presents the basics of financial analysis, forecasting, operating and financial leverage, working capital, current asset management, short term financing, and investment options. Orientation will be towards small business and personal finance.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Determine the effect of taxes on financial decisions
Describe common financial markets and financial institutions
Develop discounted cash flow models for using financial decisions
Describe and analyze bond and stock evaluations
Integrate the concept of risk into valuation models and rates of return
Forecast future financial requirements
Forecast results of operations
Estimate cash flow requirements
Evaluate the use of long-term debt, stockholders equity and hybrid financial instruments
Describe financial leverage
Describe working capital terminology
Identify and analyze short-term investment options, including marketable securities
Describe the factors affecting inventory and receivables management
Describe the effect of current liability financing options on profitability and risk

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