Instructional goals
Knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting with
double-entry method and about Finalcial Statements (Italian Low).
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basic principles of business administration.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: the student will acquire the basic knowledge both from a theoretical and practical point of view useful to approach the drafting of an annual report.
Applying knowledge and understanding: the student will be able to describe and retrace the dynamics of the various operational phases of the keeping of the accounting records and the drafting of the annual report.
Making judgement: the student will be encouraged to develop a critical awareness in the application of the correct principles of drafting the annual report.
Communication skills: the student may gain the ability to value and describe the weight of a management operation on the company's income statement and assets.
Learning skills : the student may be able to grasp what studied in the analysis of reference case studies during the course.
Course Contents
From the general ledger to the preparation of the financial statements
the preparation of financial statements in accordance with national: (i) SO-CALLED general clauses ; (ii) the SO-CALLED postulates; (iii) evaluation criteria, including: tangible , intangible and financial assets; inventories; credits.
Reference Books
Textbook: Cerbioni, Cinquini, Sostero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill (ultima edizione);
Principi contabili nazionali settled by OIC-Organismo Italiano di Contabilità.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website http://learn.luiss.it.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical lessons and practical sessions throughout the duration of the course. Frontal lectures and e-learning lessons.
Assessment Method
Verification of learning can take place through support, alternatively:
1. a "full" verbalizing written examination;
2. a "project work" (30% of the final grade) and a "complementary" test (70% of the final grade)
Project Work is valid for the first two exam sessions;
The "full" verbalizing written examination anda the "complementary" test are structured in two blocks, a total of 33 points out of 33: questions closed and open answer questions.
The full score allows you to get the vote of "30 and praise".
Only subjects and materials published in Course Materials, including exercises, will be considered. Also when the exam is going to be onsite, the use of any electronic device (eg cell phone or tablet) is not permitted, not even for the use of a simple calculator.
Thesis assignment criteria
The application for the request of the argument for the final paper must be formulated at least six months before the degree session (estimated).
Week 1 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Subject of the course: area of interest, exclusions and referrals to other disciplines. The formation of the financial statements: the scheme 's general logic process of accounting .
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of the course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 2 and 3.
Week 2 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
The principle of double entry.
General Ledger, ledger, accounts. Principles of preparation of financial statements: general clauses and postulates.
Purchase and sale of goods and services.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 14 and 15
Week 3 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Tangible and Intangible assets: amortization and depreciation. Divestment, tax issues.
The adjustment entries: the values of account at book value. Amortization and provisions. Impairment losses. Adjusting entries.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 8, 13, 16 and 20
Week 4 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Inventories: definition, assessment criteria. LIFO, FIFO and Weighted Average Cost.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 17
Week 5 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Receivables: definition, classification and accounting. Evaluation and tax issues. Labor costs: salaries of employees and professionals.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 7, 19 and 23
Week 6 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Debts: classification, accounting and evaluation.
Provisions: classification, recognition and measurement.
F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 22 and 24
Week 7 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Financial assets: definition, characteristics and classification.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 11 and 18
Week 8 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Financial assets: definition, characteristics and classification.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 11 and 18
Week 9 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Equity: definition, elements and analysis.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 10
Week 10 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Income taxes
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 10, 14 and 15
Week 11 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Cash flow statement.
Material provided by the professor and available on the website of course. F.Cerbioni, L.Cinquini, U. Sòstero, Contabilità e bilancio, McGraw-Hill – Chapter 26
Week 12 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus
Case history.