BFIN 367

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Follow the numbers. Find the story.

Connecting the financial statements...

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Exercise Simulations

Hands-on practice with core financial reporting mechanics. Complete each activity and submit your answers.

Foundations

Introduction & Setup

Overview of exercise structure and expectations.

Equity Builder

Practice building the Statement of Stockholders' Equity step-by-step.

Financial Detective

Spot the intentional mistakes in these modified financial statements.

Transaction Analysis

Practice recording financial transactions and basic journal entries.

Statement Articulation

Connecting transactions to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows.

10-K Analysis

Applying reporting concepts using real SEC filings and disclosures.

Accrual Basis vs. Cash Basis

Compare accrual basis vs. cash basis

Credit & Performance

Advanced DuPont Game

Deep dive into complex DuPont disaggregation scenarios.

Credit Risk Analysis

Assessing default risk and balance sheet strength.

DuPont Analysis Game

Decomposing ROE into profitability, efficiency, and leverage.

Advanced Dupont Disaggregation Game

Not a Squid Game but a Spread Game

Accounts Receivable Game

Manage receivables, assess collectibility, and track cash flows.

Earnings Game

Analyze earnings quality and spot earnings management techniques.

Receivable Exercise

Practice calculating allowances and bad debt expense.

Revenue Recognition Game

Apply the 5-step revenue recognition model to complex contracts.

Inventory & Long-Lived Assets

Inventory Alchemist

Master inventory accounting, valuation methods, and cost flows.

Inventory Practice Problem

Cisco and Johnson 66 Example

Restaurant Rescue Mission

Test your accounting skills under pressure as you make rapid-fire decisions to maximize Net Income and Gross Margin.

Long-Lived Assets Cases

Analyze real-world capitalization, depreciation, and impairment scenarios of property, plant, and equipment.

Game of Thrones: Long-Term Assets

Defend the realm by mastering capitalization, depreciation, and asset impairment.

Debt & Financing

Debt Analysis

Evaluating leverage, interest coverage, and repayment capacity.

Debt Disclosure

Evaluating debt-related 10-K disclosures and footnotes.

Bond Practice (Part 1)

Bond pricing fundamentals and yield calculations.

Bond Practice (Part 2)

Advanced bond valuation and sensitivity analysis.

Equity & Corporate Governance

Definitive Proxy Statement 14A

Analyze executive compensation, board composition, and shareholder voting matters.

Equity Exercise

Practice recording stock issuance, treasury stock, and dividends.

Shareholders' Equity Interpretation

Real-world analysis of McDonald's equity structure, stock options, and buybacks.

Succession Game: Roystar

Enter the Roystar boardroom to answer questions on equity transactions and place your bets.

Investments

Debt Investments

Learn how to account for held-to-maturity, trading, and available-for-sale securities.

Investments Exercise

Comprehensive practice with equity and debt investment accounting.