This Financial Accounting course provides a foundational understanding of financial reporting and analysis for decision-making. Using real-world cases, students will learn the principles and processes of financial accounting, including how to read, interpret, and analyze financial statements. The course emphasizes the role of accounting information in strategic planning and performance evaluation, equipping students with the tools to make informed financial decisions.

Nemit Shroff is the School of Management Distinguished Professor and a Professor of Accounting at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research examines how accounting disclosures such as audited financial statements, management forecasts, and press releases affect the corporate financing and investing policies of public and private companies. His work has been published in top accounting and finance journals and has received several awards, including the 2011 FARS Best Dissertation Award, the 2014 Competitive Manuscript Award, and the 2016 FARS Best Paper Award.