Brandeis University

    BUS 6A: Introduction to Financial Accounting

    Instructor: Eneda Golemi
    Prerequisites: ECON 2a or ECON 10a with a grade of C- or higher.
    Course Description: The primary objective of this course is to develop a fundamental understanding of financial accounting and corporate reporting issues. Students will be exposed to a variety of real world applications involving for profit financial statements. More specifically, students will acquire skills allowing them to read, interpret and analyze the income statement, balance sheet and the statement of cash flows. This course will primarily address accounting standards employed in the US (GAAP) but will acquaint students with international standards (IFRS) used by other countries in numerous accounting areas. Further, issues related to the project on the convergence of standards currently being conducted by the FASB and IASB will be discussed. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on interpreting financial statements to understand how accounting information, in a variety of decision settings, can be utilized by managers.
    Session: Session I
    Day: M, W
    Time: 5:10pm - 8:55pm
    Credit Hours: 4 Credits
    Course Format: Remote Learning Course for Summer 2026
    Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: DL, SS
    Enrollment Limit: 30 students
    Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course
    Course Tuition: $3,825
    Course Fees: None
    Open to High School Students: No