Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) perform basic double-entry bookkeeping, 2) prepare financial statements, 3) report and analyze long-term and current assets, 4) report and analyze debt and equity, 5) perform and interpret financial statement analysis, 6) identify accounting issues in multinational firms, and 7) recognize ethical issues in financial accounting.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 26.04.2021 - 14.05.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Barbara Edwards

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course presents a conceptual framework for financial reporting. Students will learn basic bookkeeping and how to prepare, present and analyze financial statements.

DETAILS

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    basic course in accounting

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth