Information Package

Master's of Insurance and Risk Management with Thesis

SİGO520

INSURANCE ACCOUNTING

Course Code
SİGO520
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the importance of accounting as an information system, and explain the basic concepts of accounting
  2. Identify specific issues that distinguish insurance companies from other businesses.
  3. Understand the structure and contents insurance chart of accounts.
  4. Make accounting records of Production of non-Life premiums, cancellation, payment of damages and technical provisions.
  5. Make accounting records of Production of Life premiums, cancellation, payment of damages and technical provisions.
  6. Make reinsurance accounting records of Production of non-Life premiums, cancellation, payment of damages and technical provisions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionMaster students are aimed at having in-depth knowledge about insurance accounting and being able to use this information in their studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Accounting as an information system
2nd Week Basic accounting concepts
3rd Week Insurance accountig system and its scope
4th Week Financial statements of insurance companies: General Features
5th Week Financial statements of insurance companies: Basic Principles
6th Week Financial statements of insurance companies: Users' need for information
7th Week Distinctive features of insurance companies in terms of accounting
8th Week Midterm
9th Week The structure and content of the insurance chart of accounts
10th Week Premium production and cancellations in non-life branches; Payment of damages and accounting of technical provisions
11th Week Premium production and cancellations in life branches; Payment of damages and accounting of technical provisions
12th Week Accounting for reinsurance transactions
13th Week Analysis of insurance financial statements
14th Week Recap
Recommended or Required Reading1. Beyhan Marşap, Sigorta Muhasebesi Ders Notları, 2011
2. Hazine Müsteşarlığı Sigortacılık Genel Müdürlüğü web Sitesi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 30 30
Total Work Load298
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.93
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X X X X X
K2
K3
K4
K5 X X X X X
K6
K7
K8 X X X
K9 X X X
K10 X X X