Baldwin requires users to obtain and analyze "live" financial statements from publicly-traded firms.
Accounting textbooks often use uncomplicated, make believe examples that isolate specific issues to illustrate
a specific point. The result is that readers do not "learn" that "real" financial statements
do not always appear as neat and tidy as those in textbook examples.
Benefits:
Writing Assignments: Most assignments require students to compose 50 word or 100 word responses to questions
about the information that they have obtained. This requires students to think carefully about what they want to
say before they start writing.
Internet Links to On-Line Financial Information: Baldwin provides students with an explanation of how to obtain
financial statement (and other) information from the Internet.
Fully Up-Dated: Baldwin has updated his project to include new readings and examples.
Boosts Student Interest: Students are intrigued and stimulated by hands on use of "live" annual reports,
proxy statements and SEC 10-Ks. Use of real-world financial statements guarantees a high level of student motivation
as students take ownership of the project.
Flexible Format: Baldwin can supplement any financial accounting course -- whether or not a SWCP text is used.
Team or Individual Based Learning: The projects can be used for either team or individual based learning environment.
The instructor's manual provides
Table of Contents
SECTION ONE
Assignment 1-A: Choosing a Company (for Individual students)
Assignment 1-B: Organizing Your Group (for student Teams)
Assignment 1-C: Obtaining Financial Statements
Reading 1
SECTION TWO
Assignment 2: Basic Company Information
Reading 2
SECTION THREE
Assignment 3. The Economic, Social, Legal and Political Environment
Reading 3
SECTION FOUR
Assignment 4-A. Industry Information (for Individual students)
Assignment 4-B. Industry Information (for student Teams)
Reading 4
SECTION FIVE
Assignment 5. Initial Review of Annual Report and Financial Statements
Reading 5
SECTION SIX
Assignment 6. The SEC 10-K Report and Proxy Statement
Reading 6
SECTION SEVEN
Assignment 7. The Accounting Profession
Reading .
SECTION EIGHT
Assignment 8. The Income Statement
Reading 8
SECTION NINE
Assignment 9. Current Assets and Current Liabilities
Reading 9