ACCT08033 2022 Financial Reporting 5
The aim of this module is to develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Discuss conceptual and regulatory frameworks for financial reporting
Account for transactions in accordance with IFRS
Analyse and interpret financial statements
Prepare and present financial statements for partnerships
Prepare and present financial statements for single entities in accordance with IFRS
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The student will engage with the content of the module through pre-lecture reading, informative video presentations, lectures and quizzes.
The student will develop an understanding of module content through technical articles and use of software applications to complete and review examples.
The student will apply their learning through completion of practical exercises.
Module Assessment Strategies
Objective test and final written examination
Repeat Assessments
Repeat objective test and / or final examination
Module Dependencies
Indicative Syllabus
LO1 - Apply conceptual and regulatory frameworks for financial reporting
- Discuss the need for a conceptual framework and the characteristics of useful information.
- Explain recognition criteria and measurement concepts
- Describe the regulatory framework
- Compare IFRS and a national regulatory framework
LO2 - Account for transactions in accordance with IFRS
- Accounting for transactions in financial statements including tangible non-current assets, intangible assets, impairment of assets, inventory, leasing, taxation, reporting financial performance and government grants.
LO3 - Analyse and interpret financial statements
- Prepare a statement of cash flows for a single entity in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
- Compare the usefulness of cash flow information with that of other financial statements.
- Interpret a statement of cash flows (together with other financial information) to assess the performance and financial position of an entity.
LO4 - Prepare and present financial statements for partnerships
LO5 - Prepare and present financial statements for single entities in accordance with IFRS
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Objective testing | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 8 | 1,2 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Written test containing theoretical and numerical questions | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Independent Learning | Not Specified | Personal study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2021 FINANCIAL REPORTING - STUDY TEXT.
ISBN 1787408604 ISBN-13 9781787408609
2019 International Financial Reporting 7th Edition
ISBN 1292293128 ISBN-13 9781292293127
International Financial Reporting delivers a focused, user-friendly introduction to international financial reporting and how to implement the IASB standards for undergraduate students.
2018 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING.
ISBN 1912350025 ISBN-13 9781912350025
2022 Financial Accounting and Reporting Pearson Education Limited
Module Resources
The core text for this module is: Kaplan (Current Year) Financial Reporting - Study Text.
IFRS website for accounting standards, technical summaries, interpretations and news updates
https://www.ifrs.org/
Other professional body websites for student resources:
https://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en.html
https://www.charteredaccountants.ie/
https://www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Ireland/
https://www.cpaireland.ie/
Module Moodle page
Relevant articles from professional journals available through the above professional body websites
None