At the end of this course, the students; 1) Identify policy setting bodies and describe their role in the standard setting process. 2) Describe the qualitative characteristics of accounting information. 3) Define the elements of IFRS based financial reports (comprehensive income statement, statement of changes in equity, statement of financial position and statement of cash flows). 4) Identify the measurement and reporting issues involving current assets and non current assets. 5) Define, value and disclose cash and receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment, intangibles according to related IFRS / IAS. 6) Integrate the basic skills and knowledge needed for a career in accounting and be able to approach the various accounting issues with professional qualities. 7) Relate the theoretical basis of accounting with the accounting practices in order to improve and enrich their accounting knowledge.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(BUS222)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
This course is an in-depth study of accounting concepts and principles. The content of the course will constitute the concept of International Accounting and the Conceptual Framework for International Financial Reporting as well as the related financial reporting standards.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Financial Accounting and Accounting Standards
2nd Week
Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting
3rd Week
The Accounting Information System
4th Week
Cash and Receivables
5th Week
Valuation of Inventories: A Cost Basis Approach
6th Week
Inventories: Additional Valuation Issues
7th Week
Acquisition and Disposal of Property, Plant & Equipment
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Depreciation, Impairments, Depletion
10th Week
Intangible Assets
11th Week
Current Liabilities, Provisions, and Contingencies
12th Week
Income Statement and Related Information
13th Week
Statement of Financial Position and Cash Flows
14th Week
Investments
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Intermediate Accounting IFRS Edition, Kieso, D. Weygandt, J.Warfield, T. 3rd or 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc.