Prepare the basic financial statements as well as the other financial statements.
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.
Understand and be appreciative of the use of the horizontal and vertical analysis technique while analyzing the financial statements information, its application and interpretation.
Assemble balance sheet information and income statements and describe the operating performance of the firm.
Provide earnings forecasts, and compare forecasts with published analysts' forecasts for the firm.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a company by conducting a ratio analysis of the firm.
Calculate a break-down of ROE into four parts using the DuPont method of analysis, as presented in the textbook and lectures.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
Yes(MAN222)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
MAN314, MAN414
Course Description
The 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 Reading
Fridson, 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(%)