This course will seek to explore, apply and evaluate the concepts, principles and practices involved in the preparation and interpretation of corporate reports in diverse contexts. Students will assess financial reporting from both the perspective of the preparer and from the perspective of various stakeholders such as finance providers. Moreover, this course will develop students’ understanding of the IASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, and it will enable students to use the Framework as a basis for judgment in applying International Financial Reporting Standards in corporate reports. The course will also address current developments in financial reporting and the implications of any potential changes.
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
The Strategic Business Reporting course is a key component of the M.Sc. Accounting and Finance programme as it prepares students to exercise professional judgment in the application and evaluation of financial reporting principles and practices in a range of business contexts and scenarios. Moreover, this course will equip students with the technical and professional skills needed to prepare ethical, accurate financial and business reports.
The following topics/concepts/theories will be addressed:
This course will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online lectures, face-to-face and online practice sessions, case discussions, videos, assigned readings, and mock exams.
This course will be assessed using the following criteria:
Coursework – 50%
Financial Analysis Report – 30%
2 Case Analyses – 20%
Practice Mock Exams (not weighted)
Final Examination – 50%
The final 3-hour exam may comprise a case analysis, short answer questions and scenarios involving financial analysis and reporting application skills.
Dr Donley Carrington