The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following competencies:

Fact-based decision making competency

Resilience competency

SDG´s in focus:

1. No Poverty
8. Decent work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
12. Responsible consumption & production

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You understand the fundamentals of financial
reporting practices. (Skills)

You understand the reporting requirements and rhythm. (Knowledge)

You have knowledge on Excel-functionality relevant in
financial reporting and have the skills to create reports
using a modern reporting tool. (Knowledge, Skills)

You develop a deeper understanding and learn how
to visualise financial data. (Approach)

Course contents

The course consists of lectures as well as
individual and group assignments.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

20 credits completed from the subject module.

Recommended or required reading

Lecture materials: posted on ITSLearning
Alexander, J. (2018). Financial Planning &
Analysis and Performance Management. Wiley
Chapters 1-11
Bernard Marr: Key Business Analytics. Pearson 2015
Part 3 Financial analytics
Bragg, S.M. (2012). Financial Analysis: A
Controller's Guide. 2nd ed. Wiley. ? Chapters 1 ?
2, 18

Study activities

  • Lectures - 21 hours
  • Individual studies - 114 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

3 quizzes: 5 points each = maximum 15 points
1 report/essay : maximum 5 points
Group assignment: maximum 30 points (minimum 15p to
pass the exam)
Exam (based on course literature): maximum 50 points
(minimum 25p to pass the exam)

Teacher

Broth Joacim

Examiner

Broth Joacim

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (40 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-10-09 to 2023-10-23

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-10-24 09:00 - 11:30 D4106 Analysing Financial Data Course setup & introduction Broth Joacim
2023-11-02 09:00 - 11:30 B518 Analysing Financial Data Broth Joacim
2023-11-07 09:00 - 11:30 B518 Analysing Financial Data Broth Joacim
2023-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 Z030 Sisu session in English for IB students ONLINE All students are to activate their study plan in the new student information system Sisu before December 2023. By activating your study plan before December you can enrol to your courses starting in January. If you do not activate your study plan before December: you cannot enrol to your courses and will therefore not be able to participate in lectures in January. More information: https://start.arcada.fi/en/news/topical/2023-10-04/arcada-is-changing-its-student-information-system-from-asta-to-sisu The session is held by Arcada's Student Affairs: sisu@arcada.fi. Link to the Teams-session: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjdhODZlM2MtNjZiOC00YTQxLWE1N2UtZjRhODE4OTIzZTI0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2295120ab9-e6c5-4d68-b283-421bbe101856%22%7d Ahlroth Siri
Eerola Sabina
2023-11-14 09:00 - 11:30 B518 Analysing Financial Data Broth Joacim
2023-11-14 16:30 - 18:00 Z030 Sisusession för FE studenter ONLINE Alla studenter måste ta i bruk sin individuella studieplan i det nya studieadministrativa systemet Sisu innan december 2023. Genom att aktivera din studieplan innan decemeber säkerställer du att du kan anmäla dig till dina kurser som inleds i januari. Om du inte tagit i bruk och aktiverat din studieplan inom december kan du inte anmäla dig till kurserna och således inte delta i undervisningen som börjar i januari. Mer information: https://start.arcada.fi/sv/nyheter/aktuellt/2023-10-03/arcada-byter-studieadministrativt-system-fran-asta-till-sisu Sessionen ordnas av Arcadas studieärenden: sisu@arcada.fi Länk till Teams-sessionen: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjVmODNjMDMtZjhjMC00MGNjLWJjNWMtZDIyZjVjZTJiZDcw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2295120ab9-e6c5-4d68-b283-421bbe101856%22%7d Ahlroth Siri
Eerola Sabina
2023-11-23 13:30 - 16:00 Analysing Financial Data Due to illness I have to change the lecture on November 23rd to a ZOOM lecture.   Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67065121333 Broth Joacim
2023-11-27 14:00 - 15:00 Z030 Info Session Third Year Students; Degree Thesis and Support Courses / Lärdomsprov och stödkurser https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61725493049?from=addon Fabricius Susanna
Genberg Camilla
Grönholm Hanna
2023-12-05 09:00 - 11:30 Analysing Financial Data Voluntarily! ZOOM....status meeting assignments Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68506569846 Broth Joacim
2023-12-07 09:00 - 11:30 Analysing Financial Data Voluntarily! ZOOM....status meeting assignments Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68506569846 Broth Joacim
2023-12-12 09:00 - 12:00 B522 Analysing Financial Data - Exam Broth Joacim

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