Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

FBMT 1121 Preparation for Farm Business Analysis

Course Information

Course information
Course Number FBMT 1121
Course Title Preparation for Farm Business Analysis
Description This course will take the student through a step-by-step procedure to close out a complete year of farm business records. This course will emphasize tax planning, completing inputs to livestock and crop enterprises, and emphasizing cash and liabilities accuracy. A completed business and enterprise analysis will be the course focus. (Prerequisites: None)
Total Credits 4
Total Hours 16
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Individualized 4 Credits, 16 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Identify credits and deductions for tax management.
  2. Identify the data necessary to complete a business analysis.
  3. Examine the compatibility of new technology with existing systems.
  4. Compare the sources, pricing, and performance of business and production inputs.
  5. Employ a detailed record system.
  6. Draft family, business and personal goals.
  7. Monitor cash flow by comparing actual vs. planned.
  8. Explain how the farm management cycle pertains to your farm business.
  9. Recognize the implications of asset valuation and depreciation.
  10. Construct a detailed year-end balance sheet.
  11. Construct a tax management plan.
  12. Assemble accurate production records.

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