Advanced Financial Accounting - BUSB6021

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2026 to 2027
Canterbury
Autumn Term 6 20 (10) Charles Owusu checkmark-circle

Overview

Many large companies operate as groups and are required to prepare consolidated financial statements. In this module, you will develop a critical understanding of principles and practices that underlie the preparation and interpretation of their reports, whilst applying the international financial reporting standards. When preparing these reports, you will also consider ethical assessments of managers' stewardship and information needs of various stakeholders. By building upon your financial accounting knowledge, you will develop your technical and analytical skills when addressing complex accounting standards and current issues in financial reporting.

Details

Contact hours

Lecture 32, Seminar 12, PC Lab 4

Method of assessment

Online test (45 minutes) worth 20%.
Individual Report (1000 words) worth 20%.
Invigilated Examination (2 hours) worth 60%.

Reassessment Method: 100% Examination – 2-hours

Indicative reading

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module, students will be able to: 

Apply selected IFRS framework to accurately prepare consolidated financial statements
Critically analyse and interpret financial statements, whilst acknowledging their limitations
Effectively and confidenty communicate accounting information and make meaningful recommendations to a variety of stakeholders
Critically discuss the factors that have an impact on accounting conventions with reference to current financial accounting issues.

Notes

  1. Credit level 6. Higher level module usually taken in Stage 3 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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