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Course Description

This course analyzes financial statements for investment and credit decisions using profitability and risk measures. Students learn to integrate economics, business strategy, accounting, and other business disciplines and to focus on the application of important concepts and analytical tools.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the objectives and functions of financial statement analysis
  • Apply concepts and methodologies of financial statement analysis and their application in business decision making and future performance
  • Work with profitability and risk analysis concepts
  • Exercise analytical skills and judgment in group exercises
  • Perform effective managerial skills

Prerequisites

ECON X400 – Principles of Financial Accounting, equivalent course or work experience as approved by Course Instructor and Program Manager.  

Notes

Completion of the UCSB PaCE Professional Accounting Certification Program does not result in CPA licensure.  While courses in this program may count toward the educational requirements for individual states' boards of accountancy, completion of this program will not, in itself, fulfill the education, professional experience or examination requirements to qualify for CPA licensure. For more information about the requirements for the CPA Licensure, students should consult the State Board of Accountancy for the State or Jurisdiction in which they are interested in practicing. 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 02, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026
Campus
Web-based Instruction
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Web-based Instruction
Delivery Options
Online Live  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $685.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
4 units
Instructors
Section Notes

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Late Registration Notice: 
Self-enrollment will be available until 11:59 PM PT the Day before the 2nd class session. If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu

Required Textbook(s):
Students are required to purchase the textbook(s) assigned by the instructor. The instructor will provide details to the class before the course start date.

No refunds after 4/12/26
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.