This class exists in these courses :
• IÉSEG > MIB > MIB > 3,00 ECTS

Prerequisites

None.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, you are expected to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting terms, concepts and principles;
- Adjust accounts and complete the accounting cycle;
- Discuss various methods of accounting for inventory;
- Determine the cost of plant assets through different depreciation methods;
- Compare and contrast US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
- Understand the basic functions and philosophies of the key finacial statements;
- Synthesize accounting theory and analysis in applied business and industry scenarios;
- Enhance their understanding on how to evaluate a company’s liquidity, solvency, cash flow, asset productivity, profitability, competitiveness, and other critical financial factors.

Course description

It is often stated "accounting is the language of business". This course provides an introduction to this global language. One must understand accounting to function effectively in today's international world. Further, one must develop an understanding of the ethical and regulatory environment of accounting to respond to diverse business decisions and situations.

Although some students do specialize in accounting and other quantitative diciplines, even those that do not will find their skills strengthened by being able to work with and explain the meaning and limitations of accounting information. This course will also help prepare students for employment in any business field because accounting is the worldwide language of business.

Class type

Class structure

Teaching methods

• Case study
• Coaching
• E-learning
• Interactive class
• Presentation
• Project work
• Tutorial

Assessment

The overall assessment will comprise a series of in class group case studies with one case being presented by the group and an individual case study style project to be undertaken by students after completion of the 24 interactive class hours.

Recommended reading

• Weygandt, Kieso, Kimmel. (2013). Accounting Principles (11th Edition). John Wiley. -

• Drury. (2012). Management and cost accounting (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. -

Internet resources

• IESEG Online

  All information concerning the course will be published on the course website.

• Many accounting and ausit firm web cites provide useful information relating to the profession and current events.

• Professional association web cites including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants are useful to remain current with forensic accounting and fraud trends.