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Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of asset measurement and disclosure in financial reporting with the Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets course. This advanced course, part of the Financial Reporting Specialization by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, delves deeply into the collection, processing, and communication of accounting information, catering to both managers and external stakeholders.

With an emphasis on the complexities of asset categories, this course navigates through the intricate concepts of cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, and debt and equity investments. Learners will gain a profound understanding of the measurement, reporting issues, and additional information disclosure related to these key asset categories, essential for understanding financial reports.

  • Comprehensive exploration of asset measurement and disclosure in financial reporting
  • Emphasis on key asset categories: cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, debt, and equity investments
  • Profound understanding of measurement, reporting issues, and additional information disclosure
  • Part of the Financial Reporting Specialization by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets
Course Modules

The course modules offer a comprehensive journey through asset measurement, covering cash and accounts receivable, inventory measurement, inventory additional issues, PP&E and intangible assets acquisition, utilization and impairment, debt investments, equity investments, and a concluding course wrap-up and case study.

Course Orientation

The Course Orientation module provides an introduction to the course and its instructor, as well as essential details for navigating the learning platform and engaging with classmates.

Module 1: Cash & Accounts Receivable

Module 1, Cash & Accounts Receivable, delves into the intricacies of cash, accounts receivable, and related topics, providing in-depth knowledge and understanding through comprehensive learning resources and quizzes.

Module 2: Inventory - Measurement

Module 2, Inventory - Measurement, explores the types of inventory systems, costing methods, and ratio analysis, offering a comprehensive understanding of inventory measurement through engaging content and knowledge checks.

Module 3: Inventory - Additional Issues

Module 3, Inventory - Additional Issues, delves into estimation methods, cost flow methods, and changes in inventory methods, providing a comprehensive overview of additional inventory issues with interactive knowledge checks and a quiz.

Module 4: PP&E and Intangible Assets: Acquisition

Module 4, PP&E and Intangible Assets: Acquisition, addresses the recognition, measurement, and acquisition of property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets, offering a thorough understanding through comprehensive learning resources and a quiz.

Module 5: PP&E and Intangibles - Utilization & Impairment

Module 5, PP&E and Intangibles - Utilization & Impairment, explores depreciation, depletion, and amortization, change in estimates, errors, impairment, and subsequent expenditures, offering in-depth knowledge and understanding through detailed content and knowledge checks.

Module 6: Debt Investments

Module 6, Debt Investments, provides an insight into concepts, characteristics, and classifications of debt investments, offering comprehensive learning resources and a quiz to reinforce understanding.

Module 7: Equity Investments

Module 7, Equity Investments, delves into equity investments concepts, characteristics, and classifications, providing a thorough understanding through detailed content and interactive knowledge checks and a quiz.

Module 8: Course Wrap-Up & Case Study

Module 8, Course Wrap-Up & Case Study, offers a comprehensive conclusion to the course, providing insights into Gies Online Programs and a peer-graded assignment that encapsulates the learning journey.

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