RE142 - Finance, Accounting, and Taxation of Real Estate

Course description


This class is designed to give students insight into the taxation, accounting, and finance of real estate. The course will examine the key financial drivers and metrics associated with both the asset and ownership entity.

Topics: Finance overview; reading and understanding balance sheets; income statements and annual reports; GAAP accounting and standards including FAS 13, 66, and 46; federal taxation including capital accounts, depreciation, and low-income and historic tax credits; and real estate property taxes including basic valuation.