Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

FBMT 2141 Interpreting and Evaluating Financial Data

Course Information

Course information
Course Number FBMT 2141
Course Title Interpreting and Evaluating Financial Data
Description This course continues to expand on preparation and evaluation of the farm business analysis, providing guidance toward mastery of business record close-out procedures, tax implications of management decisions, and the monitoring of farm business and family goals. (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. Assemble data management system(s) to enhance the farm business analysis process.
  2. Integrate detailed data management systems.
  3. Analyze enterprise budgets.
  4. Compare current business projections with historical data.
  5. Manage labor resources.
  6. Evaluate impact of personal retirement plans on tax liability.
  7. Evaluate profitability of new technology systems.
  8. Demonstrate strategic farm business management decision-making skills.
  9. Examine farm risk management practices.
  10. Revise farm business goals.
  11. Revise personal goals.
  12. Revise enterprise budget to reflect a current market outlook and pricing.

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.

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