Syllabus

Title
4445 Electives Bloc Course II - International Accounting
Instructors
Dennis Pietzka, MA
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/18/19 to 02/22/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 05/07/19 03:30 PM - 06:30 PM TC.4.15
Thursday 05/09/19 03:15 PM - 06:15 PM TC.3.12
Tuesday 05/14/19 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM D4.0.019
Thursday 05/16/19 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.12
Tuesday 05/21/19 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM D4.0.019
Thursday 05/23/19 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.4.12
Tuesday 05/28/19 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM D4.0.019
Tuesday 06/04/19 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM D4.0.019
Thursday 06/06/19 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.12
Thursday 06/13/19 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.019
Wednesday 06/19/19 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM D4.0.022
Contents

The course concentrates on accounting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). A selection of the following accounting issues will be covered in class:

  • conceptual framework and presentation of financial statements,
  • earnings per share
  • segment reporting,
  • subsequent events,
  • intangible assets,
  • provisions,
  • revenue recognition,
  • pensions
  • leases.
Learning outcomes

After the course, the students will be able to understand the basics relating to the accounting issues discussed in class. The course will help students to understand, critically judge, implement and apply key elements of IFRS. Moreover, practical examples will illustrate the accounting treatment of specific accounting topics (e.g. revenue recognition over time and at a point of time, leases).

Attendance requirements

Since this is a PI, attendance is required for each lecture, except for cases such as illness etc.

Teaching/learning method(s)

The course consists of lectures, practical examples, presentations, and a mid-term and final exam.

At the end of the introductory lesson, examples on the accounting topics which are covered in class will be assigned to the students. In groups, the students will develop solutions for the examples and present those solutions in class at a later date. 

Basic knowledge of accounting is required and basic knowledge of IFRS is recommended in order to be able to participate in the course. Therefore, it is recommended (but not necessary) to attend the following course:  International Accounting I - Financial Reporting.

Assessment

The final mark will be comprised of the following tasks:

Task Percentage of the total mark
Mid-term exam 25%

Presentation

20%

Homeworks 15%
Final exam 40%
Total 100%
 

In order to pass the course, students are required to achieve on average at least a 4.

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

For participants of the Cross-Functional Management Program and WU-incomings only.

For questions concerning enrolment and waiting lists please contact the Coordinator of the Cross-Functional Management Programme at cfm@wu.ac.at.

All students must attend the first class!

Recommended previous knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge of accounting is required. Prior basic knowledge of IFRS is recommended in order to be able to participate in the course, but not necessary.

Availability of lecturer(s)

Dennis Pietzka  dennis.pietzka@wu.ac.at

For administrative matters and registration please contact cfm@wu.ac.at

Last edited: 2019-01-19



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