Syllabus

Title
1612 Specialization in Business Administration Course I - IFRS Accounting
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Zoltán Novotny-Farkas
Contact details
zoltan.novotny-farkas@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/17/20 to 09/20/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Specialization in Business Administration Course I (Basic Course) - International Accounting and Controlling
Course I - International Accounting and Controlling
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 10/05/20 04:30 PM - 08:00 PM TC.2.01
Monday 10/12/20 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM TC.0.03 WIENER STÄDTISCHE
Monday 10/19/20 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM TC.0.03 WIENER STÄDTISCHE
Friday 10/23/20 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM TC.0.04
Tuesday 10/27/20 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM D5.0.001
Monday 11/02/20 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM TC.0.03 WIENER STÄDTISCHE
Monday 11/09/20 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM TC.2.01
Monday 11/16/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit

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Procedure for the course when limited activity on campus

Plan B:

In case of limited access to the WU campus during WS 2020/21, the course will be held in a synchronous hybrid mode. Participants will be divided into groups; the group sizes will depend on the capacity of the lecture hall(s). Each week only one group will be present in class on a rotating basis, the other group(s) can follow the course online via livestream. Students will be informed about the groupings via email on a timely basis.

The assessment will be similar to the assessment in case of unlimited access to the WU campus. There will be online quizzes, a mid-term and a final exam. The mid-term and the final exam will be held on campus.

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Contents

The course provides participants with an overview of financial accounting according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). It outlines the objectives, basic concepts and principles of IFRS. The course starts with the introduction of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), its structure and standard-setting process, and the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, which serves as the basis for developing IFRS and sets out the concepts for the preparation and presentation of financial statements. An overview of all applicable standards is provided and selected standards (e.g., IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, IAS 38 Intangible Assets) are covered in detail. When presenting the selected IFRS, the underlying concepts are covered first and their practical application is demonstrated next.

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Learning outcomes

By attending this course, students will understand the regulatory framework, objectives, key concepts and elements of financial reporting according to IFRS. They are able to utilize the Conceptual Framework to analyze financial reporting issues. Students understand the methods recognition and measurement under IFRS (e.g., fair value measurement) and the role of judgement when applying principles-based standards. After completing this course, students should understand and be able to critically evaluate main aspects of IFRS financial statements. They should be able to assess issues relating to accounting discretion and managerial reporting incentives.

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Attendance requirements

Plan A:

In case of unlimited access to the WU campus, all classes will be held on campus.

This course is a PI course with 80% attendance.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

The course consists of lectures, practical examples and discussions. They serve to explain the key concepts of IFRS and their application in practice. The lectures are based on international textbooks and on the text of IFRS standards. Relevant chapters in the books and additional material will be announced throughout the course.

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Assessment

Assessment:

  • Quizzes: 15 %
  • Test 1: 40 %
  • Test 2: 45 %

In order to pass the course, students are required to achieve more than 50 % of the total possible points.

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

This course is a PI course with 80% attendance. Students who are not present in the first unit will be deregistered and the place will be given to some other student from the waiting list.

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Recommended previous knowledge and skills

Students should have good knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and accounting in unconsolidated financial statements (UGB, HGB or other national accounting standards). Students are expected to have knowledge from an undergraduate financial accounting course.

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Availability of lecturer(s)

zoltan.novotny-farkas@wu.ac.at

Last edited: 2020-07-22



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