The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2013 - Financial management
- International business 2014 - Financial management
- International business 2015 - Financial management
- International business 2016 - Financial management
- International business 2017 - Financial management
- International business 2018 - Financial management
The course takes place in period
1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to teach the student
detailed knowledge of the contents and
structure of financial statements as well as
understanding how to analyze and draw
conclusions based on these. Understanding the
role of tax issues in this respect is also a
central aim of the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is familiar
with the contents of financial statements
including tax questions, and is also able to read
and discuss these in a professional context.
Course contents
The main financial statements are covered in
detail:
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow analysis
Tax issues are covered in a Finnish and
International perspective
Official statements of listed companies are
analyzed in detail.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to Financial Management or equivalent
Additional information
The first lecture is mandatory for all those wishing to be on this course. The attendance will be checked during the first lecture and all those who are absent will be taken out from the course.
Recommended or required reading
The course literature is not limited to the
literature listed below. The student can freely
use alternative literature with similar contents.
Financial & Managerial Accounting
Horngren, Harrison, Oliver 1190p
Pearson, Latest edition
Comprehensive Guide on How to Read a Financial
Report : Wringing Vital Signs Out of the
Numbers
Tracy, John A. Tracy, Tage, 350p
John Wiley & Sons, 2014
Available in ebrary
Additional reading announced later
Study activities
- Lectures - 16 hours
- Individual studies - 119 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
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Examination through 3 individual
assignments submitted to itslearning and a guest lecture.
Assignment 1 - 30 p
Assignment 2 - 30 p
Assignment 3 - 30 p
Guest lecture 16.10.2018 - 10 p
No submission, late submission, email-submission,
copy-paste = 0
Grading
90-100 points -> 5
80-89 points -> 4
70-79 points -> 3
60-69 points -> 2
50-59 points -> 1
Below 50 -> fail
Plagiarism or cheating severely punished ->
kicked out from course
Grades cannot be improved on, given grade stays.
Teacher
Puukko Linda
Examiner
Puukko Linda
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (85 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-09-21 | 08:30 - 10:30 | D4107-08 | Financial Statements and Taxation | Puukko Linda | |
2018-09-25 | 09:15 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Financial Statements and Taxation | Puukko Linda | |
2018-09-26 | 12:30 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Financial Statements and Taxation | Puukko Linda | |
2018-10-11 | 09:30 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Financial Statements and Taxation | Puukko Linda | |
2018-10-11 | 12:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Financial Statements and Taxation | Puukko Linda | |
2018-10-16 | 08:30 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Financial Statements and Taxation: Guest lecture | Puukko Linda | |
2018-10-18 | 08:30 - 11:00 | D4106 | Financial Statements and Taxation | Puukko Linda |