Financial Accounting

Course coordinator: prof. Marco Allegrini

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course deals with the preparation of financial statements and corporate disclosures.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Skills:
    - Ability to read and understand financial statements
  • Knowledge:
    - Knowledge of main accounting concepts, formats and items
  • Attitudes:
    - Acquire a management oriented attitude in analyzing financial data and business performance
MAIN CONTENTS:
  1. The role of financial statements. Accounting principles. Capital and income
  2. Financial statements: balance sheet and income statements
  3. Cash flow statement
  4. Notes to the accounts and directors’ report
  5. Corporate Disclosures
  • Pratical exercises
  • Case studies