Financial and Accounting Basics for Lawyers
Course Description
This course provides introductory concepts in finance and accounting. It is intended for students who have no prior knowledge or experience in finance or acocunting. Topics of coverage include basic concepts in accounting, financial statement analysis, time value of money, risk versus return, valuation, and financial instruments, including derivatives. Emphasis will be placed on legal application of these business concepts. This course may be useful preparation for practicing in a wide range of practice areas. Credit/No Credit only. No cert or Cardin.
Current and Previous Instructors
Key to Codes in Course Descriptions
P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course
Currently Scheduled Sections
CRN: 22593
- Spring '25
- 2
- 205
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Jan. 2-3, 9:40-5:20
Jan. 6-9, 9:40-1:00Day
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Andrew Blair-Stanek
- 18 openings. (Limit 75).
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509s
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Robert Rhee, Essential Concepts of Business for Lawyers , Hard Copy, 3rd edition, 2020
ISBN: 978-1543804560
This is a no-laptops class, so please get the physical book.