Information Package

Program of Business Administration (Turkish)

MAN410

FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

Course Code
MAN410
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Prepare the basic financial statements as well as the other financial statements.
  2. Gain the required competencies to analyze these financial statements with the use of various techniques and evaluate a range of financial statement data concerning the operational success, financial structure, liquidity and profitability.
  3. Understand and be appreciative of the use of the horizontal and vertical analysis technique while analyzing the financial statements information, its application and interpretation.
  4. Assemble balance sheet information and income statements and describe the operating performance of the firm.
  5. Provide earnings forecasts, and compare forecasts with published analysts' forecasts for the firm.
  6. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a company by conducting a ratio analysis of the firm.
  7. Calculate a break-down of ROE into four parts using the DuPont method of analysis, as presented in the textbook and lectures.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(MAN222)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMAN314, MAN414
Course DescriptionThe course is designed to provide the ability to analyze financial statements and make decisions about the financial position of companies. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Financial Statements Concept
2nd Week The General Characteristics of Financial Statements
3rd Week The Limits of the Use of Financial Statements
4th Week The Basic Financial Statements: Preparation, Content, and Analysis
5th Week The Basic Financial Statements: Preparation, Content, and Analysis (continued)
6th Week The Other Financial Statements: Preparation, Content, and Analysis (continued)
7th Week Midterm
8th Week The Other Financial Statements: Preparation, Content, and Analysis (continued)
9th Week Horizontal Analysis
10th Week Vertical Analysis
11th Week Ratio Analysis
12th Week Ratio Analysis (continued)
13th Week The Impact of Inflation over the Financial Statements
14th Week Inflation Accounting
Recommended or Required ReadingFridson, Alvarez, Financial Statement Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load158
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.26
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X X
K6 X
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