Financial Reporting II

Examines current and emerging financial accounting theory and techniques for measuring and reporting financial information to external users.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Matthew Griffith4.2/5Kristen Fuhremann3.7/5

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The class is hard with difficult exams, requiring students to engage deeply with challenging content beyond the textbook.

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ACCT I S 701

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.92/5 from 13 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 3.8/5 difficulty · 4 reviews

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Matthew Griffith is highly rated for explaining challenging content clearly and providing accessible help. Reviewers note his fast speaking pace but recommend recording lectures. He is described as caring and knowledgeable, with exams that are difficult but well-explained.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.67 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).

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Raw average: 3.65/5 from 37 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

KRISTEN FUHREMANN is recorded teaching in Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MATT GRIFFITH is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 450
LEC 001Classroom Instruction2 / 440
LEC 003Classroom Instruction9 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Matthew Griffith is highly rated for his clear explanations and accessibility, though the course content and exams are challenging.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2018: 3.33 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2019: 3.19 GPA, 25.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.67 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The class is hard with difficult exams, requiring students to engage deeply with challenging content beyond the textbook.

Students appreciate Griffith's willingness to help and his ability to break down complex concepts, though his fast speaking pace may require recording lectures.

Topics

  • Dilutive securities, investments, revenue recognition, income tax allocation, pensions, leases, and accounting changes.

Skills

  • Measuring and reporting financial information to external users.
  • Applying accounting techniques for specific complex topics like leases, pensions, and revenue recognition.

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Latest available · Spring 2022— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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UW–Madison

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ACCTIS 702 · Fall 2026

Financial Reporting II

Recorded 2026-09-07
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