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ACC316

Analysis Of Financial Statement

This course provides an in-depth analysis of financial statements, equipping students with the skills to interpret and evaluate a company's financial performance and position. It covers accounting and reporting concepts, company accounts, and the preparation of key financial statements such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students will also learn to analyze financial ratios, manage working capital, and apply linear programming techniques for short-term decision-making and production control.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
60 hours
Maths
Intermediate
Content
Theoretical, case study, problem solving
Practical work
No
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor Marked Assessments
  • Final Examination

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ACC316 · UNIT 1: ACOUNTING AND REPORTING CONCEPTS

In July 1989, the International Accounting Standards Committee (IA SC), now replaced by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), produced a document titled, (or simply the “Framework”). This document sets out the concepts that determine how financial statements are prepared and the information they contain. This is why the IASB is also called the “conceptual framework”.

What you should be able to do

  1. Analyze and interpret financial statements to assess a company's financial performance and position.
  2. Calculate and interpret key financial ratios to evaluate liquidity, profitability, and solvency.
  3. Apply working capital management techniques to optimize cash flow and minimize risk.
  4. Utilize linear programming models for short-term decision-making and resource allocation.
  5. Understand the principles of production control and apply them to improve operational efficiency.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Financial Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Financial Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Credit Analyst
Where it is applied
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting
  • Investment Management

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 2: Financial Ratios Analyses

    Unit 3: Leverage Ratios

    Leverage ratios require a deep understanding of the relationship between debt, equity, and assets, and how these impact a company's financial risk.

  • Module 4: Linear Programming and Production Control

    Unit 1: Linear Programme for Short-Term Decision

    Linear programming involves formulating and solving complex mathematical models, which can be challenging for students without a strong quantitative background.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Financial Statement
    • Unit 1: Acounting and Reporting Concepts · 2 hours

      Read Unit 1: Accounting and Reporting Concepts, focusing on the IASB framework and the objectives of financial statements.. Complete the self-assessment exercises to test your understanding of the IASB framework and qualitative characteristics..

  2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Financial Statement
    • Unit 2: Company Accounts and Report · 2 hours

      Study Unit 2: Company Accounts and Report, paying attention to the provisions of CAMA and the users of accounting information.. Review the contents of financial statements and the requirements for notes to the accounts..

  3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Financial Statement
    • Unit 3: Introduction to Financial Statement · 2 hours

      Examine Unit 3: Introduction to Financial Statement, focusing on the overview and main components of financial statements.. Understand the role of financial statements as a management tool for decision-making..

  4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Financial Statement
    • Unit 4: Balance Sheet · 2 hours

      Analyze Unit 4: Balance Sheet, paying attention to the basic elements, usage, and limitations of the balance sheet.. Practice preparing a balance sheet using the provided examples..

  5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction to Financial Statement
    • Unit 5: Income Statement · 2 hours

      Study Unit 5: Income Statement, focusing on the basic elements, usage, preparation, and limitations of the income statement.. Review examples of income statements and practice preparing one..

  6. Week 6Module 1: Introduction to Financial Statement
    • Unit 6: Cash Flow Statement · 2 hours

      Examine Unit 6: Cash Flow Statement, paying attention to the basic elements, sources and uses of cash, and cash flow management.. Practice preparing a cash flow statement using the provided examples..

  7. Week 7Module 2: Financial Ratios Analyses
    • Unit 1: Liquidity Ratios · 2 hours

      Study Unit 1: Liquidity Ratios, focusing on the different types of liquidity ratios and their usage.. Practice computing liquidity ratios using financial statement data..

  8. Week 8Module 2: Financial Ratios Analyses
    • Unit 2: Profitability Ratios · 2 hours

      Study Unit 2: Profitability Ratios, focusing on the different profitability ratios and their computation.. Practice computing profitability ratios using financial statement data..

  9. Week 9Module 2: Financial Ratios Analyses
    • Unit 3: Leverage Ratios · 2 hours

      Study Unit 3: Leverage Ratios, focusing on the different types of leverage ratios and their implications.. Analyze the impact of debt ratios on a company's financial health..

  10. Week 10Module 2: Financial Ratios Analyses
    • Unit 4: Activity Ratios · 2 hours

      Study Unit 4: Activity Ratios, focusing on the measurement of overall performance using activity ratios.. Practice computing activity ratios and interpreting their results..

    • Unit 5: Investment Ratios · 2 hours

      Study Unit 5: Investment Ratios, focusing on the measurement of investment performance using investment ratios.. Practice computing investment ratios and interpreting their results..

  11. Week 11Module 3: Working Capital
    • Unit 1: Cash Management · 2 hours

      Study Unit 1: Cash Management, focusing on cash management and control, sensitivity analysis, and motives for holding cash.. Review cash management strategies and techniques..

  12. Week 12Module 3: Working Capital
    • Unit 2: Receivables Management · 2 hours

      Study Unit 2: Receivables Management, focusing on credit sales versus cash sales and credit policy.. Analyze the nature and goals of credit policy..

    • Unit 3: Inventory Management · 2 hours

      Study Unit 3: Inventory Management, focusing on the nature of and need for inventory and inventory management techniques.. Review inventory management strategies and techniques..

  13. Week 13Module 3: Working Capital
    • Unit 4: Simulation Approach to Working Capital · 2 hours

      Study Unit 4: Simulation Approach to Working Capital, focusing on the simulation approach to working capital.. Understand the application of simulation in working capital management..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Thoroughly review all key financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
  • Practice calculating and interpreting financial ratios from Units 1-5 of Module 2; focus on understanding what each ratio indicates about a company's financial health.
  • Master the concepts of working capital management from Module 3, including cash management, receivables management, and inventory management.
  • Understand the application of linear programming for short-term decision-making from Module 4; practice formulating and solving linear programming problems.
  • Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and ensure you understand the solutions; pay close attention to areas where you struggled.
  • Create flashcards for key terms and formulas to aid memorization and quick recall during the exam.
  • Allocate specific study time for each module, focusing on areas where you feel less confident.
  • Practice solving past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and time constraints.

Questions students ask about this course

What is ACC316 about?

This course provides an in-depth analysis of financial statements, equipping students with the skills to interpret and evaluate a company's financial performance and position. It covers accounting and reporting concepts, company accounts, and the preparation of key financial statements such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students will also learn to analyze financial ratios, manage working capital, and apply linear programming techniques for short-term decision-making and production control.

How many units does ACC316 have?

ACC316, Analysis Of Financial Statement, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 108 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is ACC316?

ACC316 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Management Sciences.

Is ACC316 hard?

ACC316 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work.

How long does ACC316 take to study?

About 60 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.

How is ACC316 assessed?

ACC316 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.

What can I do with ACC316?

Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, Financial Manager, Investment Banker and Credit Analyst.

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