ACT 204 Principles of Finance

COURSE NAME:  ACT 204 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of finance.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) determine and forecast cash flows from long-term projects and calculate and measure the risks and return, 2) compare financial statements with trend analysis, calculate the cost of liquidating, and determine debt alternatives, 3) determine merger and acquisition candidates’ compatibility and possible impact on future corporate values, and 4) calculate the time value of money, bonds, equities, and a firm’s after tax cost of capital. 

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

1. Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s
2. Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer
3. E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

1. Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.
2. A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.
3. Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due dates.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive 3 Credit Hours upon completion of this course.