LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand basic theories, concepts and practices of accounting, 2) understand the role of accounting in the management of business institutions, 3) understand the essential distinction between financial and managerial accounting, 4) understand the concepts and role of revenue, expense, asset, liability and equity accounts in financial accounting, 5) understand and develop income statements, 6) understand and prepare balance sheets, and 7) understand and develop cash flow statements.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 17.02.2025 - 07.03.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Willie Reddic
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
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
An introduction to essential theories, concepts, vocabulary and practices of accounting. Attention is given to the role and methods of accounting in business organizations. Distinctions are made between financial accounting and managerial accounting with relevant applications. After the course, a student will be able to read financial statements and interpret key financial figures, evaluate the financial value of companies, and understand the role of financial control in organizations in general.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 8
2025-2026 Module 8Registration:
The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.