International Accounting
- Management Sciences
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 94 pages
- 11 units
This course introduces the practice of international accounting and the provisions of accounting standards. It explores the causes of diversity in accounting practices globally, consolidation, and presentation of financial statements of foreign companies. The course covers international accounting standards and organizations, accounting for multinational corporations, and accounting for foreign operations. Students will learn financial statement analysis and translation methods.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 78 hours
- Maths
- Intermediate
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Financial Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ACC426, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ACC426 · UNIT 1: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING
Just as nations differ in their histories, values and political systems, they also have different patterns of financial accounting development. Basically, this environment is expressed by shaping factors that influence the development of accounting. Therefore, it is in the light of this to discuss further those factors that influence accounting development.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of international accounting and its importance.
- Discuss the factors influencing accounting development globally.
- Apply IAS 21 in reporting foreign currency transactions.
- Translate financial statements of foreign operations.
- Analyze financial reports of multinational corporations.
- Evaluate the performance of foreign subsidiaries.
What it prepares you for
- International Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Auditor
- Financial Manager
- Consultant
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Consulting
- Auditing
- Public Sector
- Spreadsheet Software
- Accounting Software
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Accounting for Multinational Corporations
Unit 3: Performance Evaluation in MNCS
Performance evaluation requires understanding of various financial measures and their application in different international contexts.
- Module 4: Accounting for Foreign Operations
Unit 3: IAS 21 and Financial Statement Translation of Foreign Operations: Consolidated Financial Statements
IAS 21 application involves complex rules for translating financial statements and dealing with exchange rate differences.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to International Accounting
Unit 1: Historical Background to International Accounting · 3 hours
Read about the history of accounting and its evolution to international accounting.. Understand the factors influencing accounting development globally.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 1..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to International Accounting
Unit 2: The Concepts of International and Universal Accounting · 3 hours
Discuss the concepts of international and universal accounting.. Explain the origin of national differences in accounting.. Identify the causes of international accounting differences..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to International Accounting
Unit 3: International Harmonization of Accounting Standards · 3 hours
Understand the nature of harmonization of accounting standards.. Discuss the reasons and obstacles for harmonization.. Explain the role of IASB and other bodies in harmonization..
- Week 4Module 2: International Accounting Standards and Organizations
Unit 1: International Accounting Standard Setting Bodies and Organs · 3 hours
Explain abbreviations used in accounting standards.. Discuss the origin and functions of IFAC and FASB.. Highlight the purposes of the IFRS Foundation..
- Week 5Module 2: International Accounting Standards and Organizations
Unit 2: International Financial Reporting Standards · 3 hours
Differentiate between IAS and IFRS.. Discuss the origin of IAS.. Explain the functions of the IFRS Interpretations Committee..
- Week 6Module 2: International Accounting Standards and Organizations
Unit 3: Adoption of IFRS in Nigeria · 3 hours
Discuss the history of accounting standards in Nigeria.. Explain the reasons for the adoption of IFRS in Nigeria.. Highlight the challenges of adopting IFRS and its tax implications..
- Week 7Module 3: Accounting for Multinational Corporations
Unit 1: The Multinational Corporations · 3 hours
Explain the concept of Multinational Corporations (MNCs).. Discuss the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of MNCs.. Discuss the accounting issues of multinational corporations..
- Week 8Module 3: Accounting for Multinational Corporations
Unit 2: Presentation and Analysis of Financial Reports by Multinational Corporations · 3 hours
Discuss disclosures in financial statements with an international perspective.. Explain the concept of financial statement analysis.. Highlight the techniques of financial statement analysis..
- Week 9Module 3: Accounting for Multinational Corporations
Unit 3: Performance Evaluation in MNCS · 3 hours
Discuss the concept of performance evaluation.. Highlight financial measures used by MNCs to evaluate subsidiaries.. Discuss issues to consider when developing MNC evaluation systems..
- Week 10Module 4: Accounting for Foreign Operations
Unit 1: IAS 21 and Reporting Foreign Currency Transactions in the Functional Currency · 3 hours
Discuss the terminologies used in financial statements translation.. Highlight direct business transactions and their treatment under IAS 21.. Solve practical problems on foreign currency transactions..
- Week 11Module 4: Accounting for Foreign Operations
Unit 2: IAS 21 and Financial Statement Translation of Foreign Operations: Foreign Branches · 3 hours
Discuss the methods of financial statements translation for foreign branches.. Explain the ways to determine the appropriate translation method.. Translate the financial statements of a foreign branch..
- Week 12Module 4: Accounting for Foreign Operations
Unit 3: IAS 21 and Financial Statement Translation of Foreign Operations: Consolidated Financial Statements · 3 hours
Discuss the types of relationships between parent and subsidiaries.. Highlight the steps involved in financial statements translation of foreign subsidiaries.. Practice translating financial statements for consolidation..
- Week 13Module 4: Accounting for Foreign Operations
Final Revision · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all IAS and IFRS standards covered in the course.
- Practice translating financial statements using different exchange rates.
- Focus on understanding the accounting issues specific to multinational corporations.
- Create summaries of key concepts and formulas for quick reference.
- Solve past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ACC426 about?
This course introduces the practice of international accounting and the provisions of accounting standards. It explores the causes of diversity in accounting practices globally, consolidation, and presentation of financial statements of foreign companies. The course covers international accounting standards and organizations, accounting for multinational corporations, and accounting for foreign operations. Students will learn financial statement analysis and translation methods.
How many units does ACC426 have?
ACC426, International Accounting, has 11 units across 4 modules, over 94 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ACC426?
ACC426 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Management Sciences.
Is ACC426 hard?
ACC426 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ACC426 take to study?
About 78 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is ACC426 assessed?
ACC426 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting ACC426?
Financial Accounting Corporate Finance
What can I do with ACC426?
International Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor, Financial Manager and Consultant.