22E00210 - Financial Accounting Theories, Lecture, 13.1.2022-25.2.2022

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

The objective of the course is to deepen student s knowledge of the theories and ways of thought behind financial statement information. Consequently, the course also aims to enhance student s capability of writing a master s thesis on a related topic.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 13.01.2022 - 25.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hannu Ojala

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Term paper (50 %)

    2. Exam (50 %)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Lectures 20 h

    - Term paper prep 30 h

    - Exam preparation 107 h

    - Exam 3 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Scott, William R. (2015) Financial accounting theory.

    Availability

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    There is a pre-assignment on the course. Please check the MyCourses page for more information before the course starts.


    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III

    2021-2022 Spring III


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    If more students have enrolled by the enrolment deadline than can be accepted on the course, priority will be given to students based on their study right: 1. Master's degree students in Accounting 2. Exchange students 3. Bachelor's students in Accounting who have completed more than 150 cr 4. Master's students in other majors 5. Bachelor's students in other majors who have completed more than 150 cr

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