Financial Decisions for International Managers examines basic accounting concepts and corporate financial statement components, and develops students financial decision-making abilities. The course is developed as a preliminary requirement for more advanced work in the courses, International Accounting and International Finance. Financial statement analysis is considered to consist of the application of analytical tools and techniques to financial statements and data in order to derive measurements and relationships that are significant and useful for decision-making. This analysis can be used for objectives such as screening for the selection of investments or merger candidates. It can also be used as a forecasting tool for future financial conditions and results; a process of diagnosis for managerial, operating, or other problem areas; and a tool for the evaluation of management. Overall, the course places a strong emphasis on improving managerial decision-making. Prerequisites: ACTP 5001 and FINP 5008 or equivalents.

( GMPF 5001 OR ACTP 5001 OR ACCT 2200 OR ACT 2200 )
AND ( GMPF 5008 OR FINP 5008 OR FINC 3010 OR FIN 3010 )

A. Entrance Competencies

A working knowledge of basic business terms and functions.

B. Exit Competencies

Upon course completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of:
1) The elements of primary financial statements mandated by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2) The character of various debt instruments.
3) The impact of chosen inventory flow assumptions.
4) The impact of international transactions.
5) EPS and cash flow analysis.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Finance for Executives: Managing for Value Creation - 3.Edition - 2007
Hawawini & Viallet
South-Western Publishing (Thomson)
ISBN: 0324274319



APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.



2. Recommended Materials

None for this course.

The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.