Business Analysis

ECONOMICS - ECONOMICS AND THE FIRM deals with the study of basic economic principles and how these principles can be applied to the firm, and the individual as well.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS - This section provides a working knowledge of a variety of commonly used statistical techniques.  It should help one appreciate the wide scope of business problems that statistics can help resolve.  What the science of statistics adds in a formal mathematical basis in what otherwise goes by the name of "common sense".

COST ACCOUNTING FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS - The lessons of this section explain in simple language the theory of double entry bookkeeping.  It also familiarizes one with the concepts employed in cost accounting.The general scheme of cost accounting must be viewed as a process of gathering the elements of a job in such a manner as to enable contractors to determine gain or loss for that job.

INSURANCE AND BONDING - After studying this section you should be able to: (1)Understand the concept of risk management and use its terminology correctly. (2) Apply risk management tools to risk situations encountered in business. (3) Explain the principles underlying insurance as a means of transferring risk.  (4) Analyze and determine the proper type of insurance for risk situations typically present in the construction industry.

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