| Unit name | Financial Reporting and Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EFIMM0030 |
| Credit points | 15 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Nikos Tsileponis |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Accounting and Finance - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit builds strong links between accounting and finance through helping students to understand the preparation and articulation of the main financial statements and to use the data therein for financial analysis and valuation models. The unit starts with the main concepts of accounting measurement and then goes on to illustrate these with a variety of important financial reporting issues, including principles of consolidation. The unit then introduces basic financial analysis techniques and prediction models based on financial statement data. Finally, the unit provides an introduction to various valuation models, including practical examples of how to apply and assess such models.
As a result of taking this course, the student should be able to:
A1. Describe the accounting environment (aims of accounting, users of financial reporting, regulations, and qualitative characteristics of accounting information);
A2. Find, select, organise, adjust relevant financial and non-financial data for a company;
A3. Use Financial analysis tools through applying ratio analysis;
A4. Use comprehensive range of security valuation techniques; and
A5. Critically evaluate the usefulness of financial and non-financial information in the valuation of securities
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions including lectures, tutorials, drop-in sessions, discussion boards and other online learning opportunities
This unit will be assessed by 50% group coursework and 50% individual assignment
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
