Alex Coble

Alex Coble

Contact Information

Primary Email:
acoble@wharton.upenn.edu

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

Links: CV, Personal Website

Teaching

Past 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.

In the News

Knowledge @ Wharton

Why People Would Rather Give Nothing Than Too Little, Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/08/2026
AI’s Impact on Financial Services, Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/05/2026
The Hidden Cost of Competition in the Workplace, Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/02/2026
The NHL Salary Cap Surge Is Changing Team Building, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/30/2026
The Surveillance Challenge Facing Prediction Markets, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/30/2026
Why Remote Work Isn’t Working, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/29/2026
Tech Companies Can’t Stop an AI Apocalypse Alone, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/29/2026
The Productivity Bet Behind the AI Boom, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/29/2026
AI, Financial Markets, and the Economy, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/28/2026
What Strong Growth Means for the Fed and Markets, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/25/2026

Activity

In the News

Why People Would Rather Give Nothing Than Too Little

New research from Wharton shows that overcoming the fear of an inadequate donation can dramatically increase giving.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 2026/10/8