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" (40% of the final grade) and a "complementary" test (60% of the final grade)
Project Work is valid for the first two exam sessions;
ONLY ATTENDING STUDENTS CAN CARRY OUT PROJECT WORK.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Case history.