Spring 2026 Economics UN2261 section 001

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR ECONOMICS

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR

Call Number 00638
Day & Time
Location
MW 6:10pm-7:25pm
To be announced
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Jose Cao-Alvira
Type LECTURE
Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide a basic introduction to accounting, including the
foundations of accounting concepts, the underlying mechanics, and the overall perspective required
to become intelligent users of accounting information. The course will focus on the main
financial statements, the nature of accrual measurement, and the information perspective. In addition,
we will explore some accounting methods in detail, such as revenue recognition, assets,
liabilities, and equity.
The overarching perspective is that accounting reports provide information that is useful for
a variety of purposes. In the course, I will also provide insights into how the financial markets
use accounting information to evaluate executives, predict future stock returns, assess firms’
riskiness, and allocate society’s resources to their most productive uses.

Web Site Vergil
Department Economics @Barnard
Enrollment 65 students (65 max) as of 11:12PM Thursday, November 27, 2025
Status Full
Subject Economics
Number UN2261
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Section key 20261ECON2261W001