Alex Coble

Alex Coble

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    1360 Steinberg Hall - Dietrich Hall
    3620 Locust Walk,
    Philadelphia PA 19104

Links: Personal Website

Teaching

All Courses

  • ACCT1010 - Acct & Financial Report

    This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including: revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, present value, and long term liabilities. The course emphasizes the construction of the basic financial accounting statements - the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement - as well as their interpretation.

Knowledge at Wharton

Does Financial Literacy Decline with Age?

A new study reveals an alarming drop in financial and health literacy levels for older men and women over the span of 12 years.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 4/1/2025
Retirement and the Changing Workforce | Peter Cappelli

Professor Peter Cappelli discusses whether companies value older workers.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 4/1/2025
How Tariffs Will Impact the U.S. Auto Industry

The debate over tariffs is causing uncertainty among automakers and putting American manufacturers in a difficult position, says Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 3/31/2025