Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English.

Recommended previous knowledge

BE-423 Annual accounts in accordance with good accounting practice.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • Apply International Financial Reporting (IFRS) to practical accounting issues, including the preparation of appropriate journal entries.
  • Understand and apply the accounting concepts and principles of recognition, timing, measurement, presentation, and disclosure.
  • Critically discuss the conceptual and practical challenges surrounding accounting issues, including the choices in reporting and disclosure that companies face.
  • Understand the relevance, purpose and value of financial reporting to sustainability debates.

Contents

This course presents an in-depth analysis of important accounting topics from the perspective of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). IFRS provide a high quality, internationally recognised set of accounting standards that bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to financial markets around the world. Students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of how to apply IFRS to a range of accounting issues. Other important topics shaping financial reporting are also considered, including how financial reporting contributes to sustainability debates.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and group work. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved compulsory assignment(s). More information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

4-hour individual written examination under supervision. Assessment expression: letter grade, A-F.

Due to grade requirements for state authorised auditors, a regular examination will be held both autumn and spring.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representatives, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

No.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BE-507 – Financial Accounting 5. 5
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