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P a g e | 1 INF 308: Programming for Informatics
Professor Nim Dvir
INF 308: Programming for Informatics (3 Credits)
Semester: Fall 2019
Day/Time/Location: Fully online (BlackBoard)
Pre-requisites/Co-requisites: CINF 100 and CINF108 or I CSI/I
ECE 201
Instructor: Nim Dvir
Read more about me on my university web page --
albany.edu/~nd115232/
Contact: [email protected]
Important -- When emailing, please add [INF496] at the
beginning of the subject line
Office Location and Hours: Thursday, 3 pm - 5 pm, or by
appointment
Last update date: August 8, 2019

Course Description, Purpose and Goals
This course focuses on computer programming in the
Informatics environment. During the course, students will
learn the fundamentals of programming, including an
introduction to algorithms, object-oriented design, and data
structures. Additional topics include basic interface design,
security, networking, use of databases, and mobile and
other non-traditional computing platforms.
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to
accomplish the following outcomes:
• Create, modify, and explain complex computer programs
• Analyze real-world problems and then design and implement
computational solutions for them
• Use and apply appropriate data structures in a computer
program
• Construct and implement complex computational algorithms
• Explain and identify a suitable programming paradigm to build
the structure and elements of a computer
program
• Design and implement computer programs that interact with
networks and databases

The Course Environment
This course is offered in a fully online learning format. The
instructor will be available on Thursdays, 3 pm - 5 pm,
and by appointment. Students will complete classwork and
assignments independently using the Blackboard
Learning System (BLS). If they are not familiar with
Blackboard, they may please visit the Blackboard help pages
for students: http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm and
https://help.blackboard.com/en-
us/Learn/9.1_SP_12_and_SP_13/Student
Required Readings
The course is based on free/open-source materials, which mean
that students are not required to purchase anything.
During the course we will use two open-source textbooks:
• Programming for Problem Solving / Lenore G. Horowitz
o https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-albany-
programmingforproblemsolving-v2/
• Python for Everybody - Exploring Data In Python 3 / Charles
R. Severance
o https://www.py4e.com/book.php

http://www.albany.edu/~nd115232/
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http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm
http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-albany-
https://www.py4e.com/book.php
https://www.py4e.com/book.php
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Readings will be posted Blackboard and are listed in the
schedule. Each week will have a few assigned lessons,
accessed through links posted under "course content" in the
weekly folders. Additional readings and exercises will
be added during the semester.

Software Packages
This course is based on Python-based technology and its
supporting libraries. Python is recognized as a leading
open-source environment for manipulating and visualizing data.
We will be using Python 3 (and not 2!). Make sure
you install the right version!
• Installing Python - This lesson will walk you through the
installation steps, including installing Python and
text editor. You can use whichever editor is most convenient for
you; Just make sure you are able to submit
Python files (.py).
Recommended / Additional Readings
The Python community has developed a large set of materials
for self- study and shared ideation, available at
https://www.python.org . Links to other helpful readings will be
posted on BlackBoard
Deliverables & Grading
This course is A-E graded. The final grade will be determined
based on the following:

• Weekly assignments (WA) - 60% (about 5% each)
Each module/week includes assignment(s) in which the students
are asked to write a program or an
algorithm that solves a specific problem. Instructions will be
provided in the course content.
• Mid-course project and final project - 40% (20% each)
In the mid-course and final projects students will apply the
topics learned to solve various problems.
Originality and individual work are key.
• Bonus - 10%
I will offer up to 10 bonus points for students who wish to
improve their final grade. Some ways to earn
bonus points: participation in the weekly discussion board (for
example, correcting errors in classmates’
programs or submitting work early), answering classmates'
questions, creating programs that stand out in
their originality, efficiency or attention to details; And anything
else that exceeds the scope of the course
(original ideas are very welcome).
Your final grade will be based on a scale of 100 points:
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E
100-94 93-89 88-85 84-82 81-79 78-76 75-73 72-70 69-67 66-63

63-60 60-0
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/install
https://www.python.org/
https://www.python.org/
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Submissions
Submissions should be made through BlackBoard only and are
due before the next week starts (by EOD) or as
instructed. Submissions are in the following forms:
• Program file
Each program should be submitted as a .py file which should
include comments that explain the different steps
taken. Students should submit their work even if their program
does not execute flawlessly. Partial credit will be
given to programs with issues, in particular, if the comments
recognize and explain areas that need more work.
• Discussion posts
Some week submissions are in the form of posts to a discussion

board. These often include a program file, a
screenshot of the output and whatever else asked in the
assignment Instructions. By using a discussion board,
students have access to their classmates' work, as well as
examples provided by the instructor. Therefore, students
are exposed to various programming applications and different
ways of thinking. Bonus points will be given to
students who use this platform to give helpful feedback to their
peers.
Missed Exams and Assignments: The course missed assignment
policy follows the University’s Medical Excuse
Policy:
https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml.
Withdrawal from the Course: The drop date for the fall 2019
semester is 11/4 for undergraduate students. That is
the last date you can drop a course and receive a 'W'. It is your
responsibility to take action by this date if you wish
to drop the course. In particular, grades of "incomplete" will not
be awarded to students because they missed the
drop deadline.
Course Structure & Schedule

Week Date Class topics Readings Deliverables
1 8/26 Introduction
to the course
Why
Program?
The syllabus!
Why Program?
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/intro
How to Think Like an Engineer
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-
albany-programmingforproblemsolving-
v2/chapter/how-to-think-like-an-engineer/
Weekly
assignment
(WA) #1

2 9/3
(Tuesday,
9/2 labor
day
break)
Programming
Revisited
Installing Python
Writing Simple Programs
v2/chapter/writing-simple-programs/
Variables, expressions, and statements
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/memory
WA #2
https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml
programmingforproblemsolving-v2/chapter/how-to-think-like-
an-engineer/
an-engineer/
an-engineer/
an-engineer/
an-engineer/
an-engineer/
programmingforproblemsolving-v2/chapter/writing-simple-
programs/
programs/
programs/
programs/

programs/
programs/
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3 9/9 Functions and
Control
Structures
Conditional Execution
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/logic
Functions
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/functions
Loops and Iterations
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/loops
Control Structures

v2/chapter/control-structures-making-
decisions-and-looping-in-computing-data-and-
information-processing-in-python/
WA #3
4 9/16 Strings Strings
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/strings
WA #4
5 9/23 File
processing
Files
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/files
Reading CSV files in Python
https://pythonprogramming.net/reading-csv-
files-python-3/
WA #5

6 9/30 Data
collections
Lists
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/lists
Dictionaries
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/dictionary
Tuples
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/tuples
WA #6
7 10/7 Extracting
data using
regular
expressions
Regular Expressions
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/regex
Python Regular Expression Quick Guide
https://www.py4e.com/lectures3/Pythonlearn-

11-Regex-Handout.txt
WA #7
8 10/14
(fall
break)
Mid-course
project
Mid-course
project (10/20)
9 10/21 Databases I Databases
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/database
Python for Everybody Database Handout
15-Database-Handout.txt
WA #8
10 10/28 Databases II Databases

Python for Everybody Database Handout
15-Database-Handout.txt
WA #9
11 11/4 Network
Programming
Network Programming
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/network
WA #10
programmingforproblemsolving-v2/chapter/control-structures-
making-decisions-and-looping-in-computing-data-and-

https://pythonprogramming.net/reading-csv-files-python-3/

https://www.py4e.com/lectures3/Pythonlearn-11-Regex-
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
https://www.py4e.com/lectures3/Pythonlearn-15-Database-
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
Handout.txt
Handout.txt

Handout.txt
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12 11/11 Data
Visualization
I
Graphics: Designing and Developing
Graphics Programs
v2/chapter/graphics-designing-and-
developing-graphics-programs/
Data Visualization
https://www.py4e.com/lessons/dataviz
WA #11
13 11/18 Data

Visualization
II
Graphics: Designing and Developing
Graphics Programs
v2/chapter/graphics-designing-and-
developing-graphics-programs/
Data Visualization
WA #12
14 11/25 Final projects
review
Thanksgiving
Break - 11/27-
1/12
15 12/2 Wrap-up Final project

(12/9)
Additional Information
Disability Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided
for students with documented physical, sensory,
systemic, medical, cognitive, learning and mental health
(psychiatric) disabilities. If you believe you have a
disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify
the Disability Resource Center (518- 442-5490;
[email protected]). Upon verification and after the registration
process is complete, the DRC will provide you with a
letter that informs the course instructor that you are a student
with a disability registered with the DRC and list the
recommended reasonable accommodations.
Academic Integrity: Every student has the responsibility to
become familiar with the standards of academic
integrity at the University. Faculty members must specify in
their syllabi information about academic integrity and
may refer students to this policy for more information.
Nonetheless, student claims of ignorance, unintentional error,
or personal or academic pressures cannot be excuses for
violation of academic integrity. Students are responsible for
familiarizing themselves with the standards and behaving

accordingly, and UAlbany faculty are responsible for
teaching, modeling and upholding them. Anything less
undermines the worth and value of our intellectual work, and
the reputation and credibility of the University at Albany
degree.
It is every student’s responsibility to become familiar with the
standards of academic integrity at the University.
Claims of ignorance, of unintentional error, or of academic or
personal pressures are not sufficient reasons for
violations of academic integrity. See
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Course work and examinations are considered individual
exercises. Copying the work of others is a violation of
university rules on academic integrity. Individual course work
is also key to your being prepared and performing
well on tests and exams. Forming study groups and discussing
assignments and techniques in general terms is
encouraged, but the final work must be your own work. For
example, two or more people may not create an
assignment together and submit it for credit. If you have
specific questions about this or any other policy, please ask.
The following is a list of the types of behaviors that are defined
as examples of academic dishonesty and are

therefore unacceptable. Attempts to commit such acts also fall
under the term academic dishonesty and are subject
to penalty. No set of guidelines can, of course, define all
possible types or degrees of academic dishonesty; thus, the
following descriptions should be understood as examples of
infractions rather than an exhaustive list.
➢ Plagiarism
programmingforproblemsolving-v2/chapter/graphics-designing-
and-developing-graphics-programs/

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➢ Allowing other students to see or copy your assignments or
exams
➢ Examining or copying another student’s assignments or
exams
➢ Lying to the professor about issues of academic integrity
➢ Submitting the same work for multiple assignments/classes
without prior consent from the instructor(s)
➢ Getting answers or help from people, or other sources (e.g.
research papers, web sites) without acknowledging
them.
➢ Forgery
➢ Sabotage
➢ Unauthorized Collaboration (just check first!)
➢ Falsification
➢ Bribery
➢ Theft, Damage, or Misuse of Library or Computer Resources
Any incident of academic dishonesty in this course, no matter
how "minor" will result in
➢ No credit for the affected assignment.
➢ A written report will be sent to the appropriate University
authorities (e.g. the Dean of Undergraduate Studies)
➢ One of -
o A final mark reduction by at least one-half letter grade (e.g. B
→ B-, C- → D+),
o A Failing mark (E) in the course, and referral of the matter to
the University Judicial System for
disposition.

All course material and documents developed by the instructor
are copyrighted and may not be reproduced or
distributed without express written permission.
CEHC Grievance Policy & Procedure:
According to the CEHC Grievance Policy:
I. … a “grievance” shall include any complaint alleging
wrongdoing made by students, faculty, staff, or
administrators in the College of Emergency Preparedness,
Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC)
against other students, faculty, staff or administrators.
“Faculty” shall include any individuals with
appointments enabling them to be designated instructors of
record, and “students” shall include any
enrolled students.
A “grievance” shall include, but not be limited to, any challenge
to the resolution of a dispute over matters
of academic honesty (such as plagiarism and cheating) and
professional ethics or grades assigned for
courses. It shall also include any allegation of improper
treatment, including improper treatment on the
grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military
status, national origin, race, sex, gender
identity, or sexual orientation. In grievances concerning grades,

grievances may be filed only as to any final
grade or other final disposition for a course. Dropping of a
course shall constitute a final disposition for a
course so as to allow grievances over grades or other matters
occurring prior to the “drop.”
All grievances concerning grades must be adjudicated by the
CEHC grievance committee and process. All
other grievances may be referred to the University-level
community standards process (or other appropriate
processes). Nothing in this policy prohibits the aggrieved party
from pursuing university-level adjudication
at any time.
III. Any grievance must be filed within five months of the time
the complainant was informed of the
matter which is the subject of the grievance. “File” shall mean
the submission of a statement from the
complainant to either the Dean of the CEHC or the Chair of the
CEHC Grievance Committee. The
statement shall 1) detail the event or events to which the
complainant is objecting, 2) identify the person or
persons the complainant alleges is responsible, and 3) identify
the remedy or remedies sought to address the
complaint.

For the full CEHC Grievance Policy, please contact
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Respect for Diversity
It is my intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and
perspectives be well served by this course, that
students’ learning needs be addressed both in and out of class,
and that the diversity that students bring to this class
be viewed as a resource, strength, and benefit. It is my intent to
present materials and activities that are respectful of
diversity: gender, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, race, and culture. Your suggestions are
encouraged and appreciated. Please let me know ways to
improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally

or for other students or student groups. In addition, if any of our
class meetings conflict with your religious events,
please let me know so that we can make arrangements for you.1
Absence due to religious observance: New York State Education
Law (Section 224-a) - Campuses are required to
excuse, without penalty, individual students absent because of
religious beliefs, and to provide equivalent
opportunities for make-up examinations, study, or work
requirements missed because of such absences. Faculty
should work directly with students to accommodate religious
observances. Students should notify the instructor of
record in a timely manner.
Time Management
For every credit hour that a course meets, students should
expect to work 3 additional hours outside of class every
week (3 x 3= 9). For a fully online three-credit course, you
should expect to work 12 hours every week! Manage
your time effectively to complete readings, assignments, and
projects.
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Table of Contents
9 Receivables and
payables............................................................................. 11
9.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
.......................... 11
9.2 A career in litigation
support....................................................................................
....... 11
9.3 Accounts
receivable...............................................................................
.......................... 13
9.4 Current
liabilities................................................................................
............................ 26
9.5 Notes receivable and notes
payable................................................................................
35
9.6 Short-term financing through notes
payable................................................................. 42
9.7 Analyzing and using the financial results—Accounts
receivable turnover....................45

9.8 Key
terms......................................................................................
.................................. 50
9.9 Self
test.........................................................................................
................................... 52
9.10
Questions................................................................................
....................................... 54
9.11
Exercises.................................................................................
....................................... 56
9.12
Problems.................................................................................
....................................... 58
9.13 Alternate
problems.................................................................................
....................... 61
9.14 Beyond the numbers—Critical
thinking........................................................................ 63
9.15 Using the Internet—A view of the real
world................................................................ 65
9.16 Answers to self
test.........................................................................................
............... 66
10 Property, plant, and
equipment.................................................................68

10.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
........................ 68
10.2 A company accountant's role in managing plant
assets...............................................68
10.3 Nature of plant
assets......................................................................................
............. 69
10.4 Initial recording of plant
assets.................................................................................. ...
71
10.5 Depreciation of plant
assets......................................................................................
.... 77
10.6 Subsequent expenditures (capital and revenue) on
assets..........................................90
10.7 Subsidiary records used to control plant
assets...........................................................94
10.8 Analyzing and using the financial results—Rate of return
on operating assets...........97
10.9 Key
terms......................................................................................
............................... 101
10.10 Self-
test.........................................................................................
............................. 102

10.11
Exercises.................................................................................
.................................... 106
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10.12
Problems.................................................................................
................................... 109
10.13 Alternate
problems.................................................................................
.................... 112
thinking..................................................................... 115
world.............................................................118
10.16 Answers to self-
test.........................................................................................
........... 118
11 Plant asset disposals, natural resources, and intangible
assets.................120
11.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
....................... 120
11.2 A company accountant's role in measuring
intangibles..............................................120

11.3 Disposal of plant
assets......................................................................................
.......... 122
11.4 Sale of plant
assets......................................................................................
................. 122
11.5 Natural
resources.................................................................................
........................ 133
11.6 Intangible
assets......................................................................................
..................... 138
11.7 Analyzing and using the financial results—Total assets
turnover...............................147
11.8 Key
terms......................................................................................
................................ 155
11.9 Self-
test.........................................................................................
................................ 156
11.10
Problems.................................................................................
.................................... 162
11.11 Alternate
problems.................................................................................
.................... 166

11.12 Beyond the numbers-Critical
thinking....................................................................... 170
world.............................................................173
test.........................................................................................
............ 173
12 Stockholders' equity: Classes of capital
stock............................................175
12.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
....................... 175
12.2 The accountant as a corporate
treasurer..................................................................... 175
12.3 The
corporation..............................................................................
.............................. 176
12.4 Analyzing and using the financial results—Return on
average common stockholders'
equity.....................................................................................
.................................................. 202
12.5 Key
Terms.....................................................................................
............................... 209
12.6 Self-
test.........................................................................................
............................... 212

12.7
Exercises.................................................................................
...................................... 215
12.8
Problems.................................................................................
..................................... 216
12.9 Alternate
problems.................................................................................
.................... 220
thinking.................................................................... 225
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world.............................................................227
test.........................................................................................
........... 228
13 Corporations: Paid-in capital, retained earnings, dividends,
and treasury
stock.......................................................................................
......................... 230
13.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
...................... 230

13.2 The accountant as a financial
analyst......................................................................... 230
13.3 Paid-in (or contributed)
capital...................................................................................
231
13.4 Paid-in capital—Stock
dividends............................................................................ ....
232
13.5 Paid-in capital—Treasury stock
transactions.............................................................233
13.6 Paid-in capital—
Donations................................................................................
......... 233
13.7 Retained
earnings..................................................................................
...................... 233
13.8 Paid-in capital and retained earnings on the balance
sheet.......................................234
13.9 Retained earnings
appropriations.........................................................................
..... 244
13.10 Statement of retained
earnings.................................................................................
246
13.11 Statement of stockholders'
equity.............................................................................. 247

13.12 Treasury
stock.......................................................................................
.................... 248
13.13 Net income inclusions and
exclusions.......................................................................253
13.14 Analyzing and using the financial results—Earnings per
share and price-earnings
ratio........................................................................................
.................................................. 259
13.15 Key
terms......................................................................................
............................. 265
13.16 Self-
test.........................................................................................
............................. 267
13.17
Exercises.................................................................................
.................................... 271
13.18
Problems.................................................................................
................................... 273
13.19 Alternate
problems.................................................................................
................... 278
thinking................................................................... 282

world............................................................286
test.........................................................................................
.......... 286
14 Stock
investments.............................................................................
....... 288
14.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
...................... 288
14.2 The role of accountants in business
acquisitions.......................................................288
14.3 Cost and equity
methods..................................................................................
.......... 290
14.4 Accounting for short-term stock investments and for long-
term stock investments of
less than 20 percent
............................................................................. ..................
................. 291
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14.5 Cost method for short-term investments and for long-term
investments of less than
20 percent
...............................................................................................
................................ 291

14.6 The equity method for long-term investments of between
20 percent and 50 percent
...............................................................................................
.................................................. 297
14.7 Reporting for stock investments of more than 50 percent
........................................298
14.8 Consolidated balance sheet at time of
acquisition.....................................................302
14.9 Accounting for income, losses, and dividends of a
subsidiary...................................308
14.10 Consolidated financial statements at a date after
acquisition..................................309
14.11 Uses and limitations of consolidated
statements......................................................313
14.12 Analyzing and using the financial results—Dividend
yield on common stock and
payout
ratios......................................................................................
...................................... 314
14.13 Key
terms......................................................................................
.............................. 321
14.14 Self-
test.........................................................................................
............................. 322
14.15

Exercises.................................................................................
................................... 325
14.16
Problems..................................................................... ............
................................... 327
14.17 Alternate
problems.................................................................................
.................... 331
thinking....................................................................334
world............................................................336
test.........................................................................................
.......... 336
15 Long-term financing:
Bonds.....................................................................337
15.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
...................... 337
15.2 The accountant's role in financial
institutions...........................................................338
15.3 Bonds
payable...................................................................................
.......................... 339
15.4 Comparison with

stock.......................................................................................
......... 340
15.5 Selling (issuing)
bonds......................................................................................
.......... 340
15.6 Bond prices and interest
rates....................................................................................
348
15.7 Redeeming bonds
payable...................................................................................
........ 359
15.8 Analyzing and using the financial results—Times interest
earned ratio....................365
15.9 Appendix: Future value and present
value................................................................. 370
15.10 Demonstration
problem...................................................................................
......... 377
15.11
Solution
to demonstration
problem........................................................................... 377

15.12 Key
terms......................................................................................
............................. 378
15.13 Self-
test.........................................................................................
............................. 380
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15.14
Exercises.................................................................................
................................... 383
15.15
Problems.................................................................................
................................... 385
15.16 Alternate
problems.................................................................................
................... 387

thinking.................................................................... 389
world............................................................392
test.........................................................................................
........... 393
16 Analysis using the statement of cash
flows...............................................394
16.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
...................... 394
16.2 A career in external
auditing..................................................................................
..... 394
16.3 Purposes of the statement of cash
flows.....................................................................396
16.4 Uses of the statement of cash
flows............................................................................ 397

16.5 Information in the statement of cash
flows................................................................ 398
16.6 Cash flows from operating
activities.......................................................................... 400
16.7 Steps in preparing statement of cash
flows................................................................ 404
16.8 Analysis of the statement of cash
flows.......................................................................412
16.9 Liquidity and capital
resources.................................................................................
.. 412
16.10 Analyzing and using the financial results—Cash flow per
share of common stock,
cash flow margin, and cash flow liquidity
ratios..................................................................... 421
16.11 Appendix: Use of a working paper to prepare a statement
of cash flows.................424

16.12 Key
terms......................................................................................
............................. 431
16.13 Self-
test.........................................................................................
............................. 432
16.14
Questions................................................................................
................................... 434
16.15
Exercises.................................................................................
................................... 435
16.16
Problems.................................................................................
................................... 437
16.17 Alternate
problems............................................................................... ..
................... 446
16.18 Management's discussion and analysis -

Capital......................................................449
16.19 Management's discussion and analysis -
Financial*.................................................453
thinking.................................................................... 457
world............................................................461
test.........................................................................................
.......... 462
17 Analysis and interpretation of financial
statements..................................463
17.1 Learning
objectives................................................................................
...................... 463
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17.2 Accountants as investment
analysts........................................................................... 463
17.3 Objectives of financial statement
analysis..................................................................464
17.4 Sources of
information.............................................................................
................... 467
17.5 Horizontal analysis and vertical analysis: An
illustration..........................................469
17.6 Trend
percentages.............................................................................
.......................... 473
17.7 Ratio
analysis...................................................................................
............................ 475
17.8 Understanding the learning
objectives....................................................................... 505

17.9 Demonstration problem
.............................................................................................
508
17.10

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