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IB234-15 Financial Reporting 2

Department
Warwick Business School
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Jenny Maynard
Credit value
15
Module duration
10 weeks
Assessment
Multiple
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry
Introductory description

N/A.

Module web page

Module aims

To build upon Financial Reporting 1.
To develop the ability to prepare, critically evaluate and interpret detailed information to be included in published financial statements.
To develop students’ understanding of the theories of accounting, the regulatory environment for financial reporting, and the structure of group financial statements.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Published financial statements and financial reporting regulation
Topics from:

  • Non-current assets and impairment
  • Leases
  • Intangible assets
  • Financial instruments
  • Inventories
  • Provisions, contingencies and events after the reporting period

The definition of the reporting entity and preparation of group financial statements

  • The concept of control, group structures, consolidation after the date of acquisition, shares, reserves, fair value, equity accounting, levels of aggregation.
  • Special purpose entities, joint arrangements and off balance-sheet finance.

Current developments in financial reporting.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of published financial statements formats, disclosure and the regulations and underpinning concepts used in preparing key financial statement entries.
  • Understand the definition of the reporting entity, the concept of control, levels of aggregation of accounting information and off-balance sheet activities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and conventions in the preparation of group financial statements.
  • Demonstrate awareness of current developments in financial reporting theory and practices.
  • Assess the nature of accounting information and be able to describe the relationships between different types of financial statements and accounting numbers.
  • Understanding of the theoretical basis of accounting and the effect this has upon accounting practices.
  • Critically evaluate and interpret accounting numbers and the use of accounting policies.
  • Develop and demonstrate analytical, and problem solving skills.
Indicative reading list

Required text:
Maynard, (2017 2nd edition), Financial Accounting, Reporting & Analysis, OUP

Other useful texts:

  • Alexander, D., Britton, A., Jorissen, A., Hoogendoorn, M. and van Mourik, C. (2014), International Financial Reporting and Analysis, 6th edition, Cengage Learning
  • Elliott, B. and Elliott, J. (2013), Financial Accounting and Reporting, 16th edition, FT Prentice Hall
  • Collins, B. and McKeith, J. (2013), Financial Accounting and Reporting, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill
  • Mackenzie, B., Coetsee, D., Njikizana, T., Chamboko, R., Colyvas, B. and Hanekom, B. (2013), Wiley IFRS 2013: Interpretation and Application of International Financial Reporting Standards,John Wiley & Sons
  • Picker, R., Leo, K., Loftus, J., Wise, V., Clark, K. and Alfredson, K., (2012), Applying International Financial Reporting Standards, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons

Other relevant resources:
Students are also encouraged to refer to relevant journal articles. Some of the useful journals are: Economia (UK); British Accounting Review (UK); Accounting, Organizations and Society (UK); Accounting and Business Research (UK); Journal of Business Finance and Accounting (UK); Journal of Accountancy (US); The Accounting Review (US); Journal of Accounting Research (US).

Web-based resources: An electronic version of International GAAP from Wiley (available from library online resources)

Regulatory organisations and other useful accounting websites:
http://www.ifrs.org The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation and the International Accounting Standards Boards
http://www.frc.org.uk The Financial Reporting Council
http://www.fasb.org/ The US Financial Accounting Standards Boards
http://www.icaew.com The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
http://www.accaglobal.com/ Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
http://www.cimaglobal.com/ Chartered Institute of Management of Accountants
http://www.icas.org.uk/ Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
http://www.accountingeducation.com/ Website for the accounting education community http://www.accountingweb.co.uk Accounting news site

Subject specific skills

Technical skills related to the preparation and interpretation of published group financial statements.

Transferable skills

Develop and demonstrate written communication skills.
Develop and demonstrate team work and oral communication.

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 20 sessions of 1 hour (13%)
Seminars 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Private study 47 hours (30%)
Assessment 80 hours (51%)
Total 156 hours
Private study description

Directed reading; examination preparation; private study.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group D1
Weighting Study time
Class test 10% 15 hours

Class test via my.wbs

Online Examination 90% 65 hours

Exam

~Platforms - AEP


  • Answerbook Green (8 page)
  • Students may use a calculator
Assessment group R
Weighting Study time
Online Examination - Resit 100%

Exam

~Platforms - AEP

Feedback on assessment

In-class and on my.wbs

Past exam papers for IB234

Pre-requisites

To take this module, you must have passed:

Post-requisite modules

If you pass this module, you can take:

  • IB3F0-15 Auditing, Governance & Accountability
  • IB377-15 Advanced Financial Reporting

Courses

This module is Optional for:

  • UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 3 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 4 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
  • UECA-3 Undergraduate Economics 3 Year Variants
    • Year 2 of L116 Economics and Industrial Organization
    • Year 2 of L116 Economics and Industrial Organization
  • Year 2 of UIPA-L8N1 Undergraduate Global Sustainable Development and Business
  • Year 3 of UIBA-MN31 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
  • UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
    • Year 3 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
    • Year 4 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
  • UIBA-MN37 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 2 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 5 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
  • UIBA-MN35 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
    • Year 3 of MN35 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
    • Year 4 of MN35 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
  • UIBA-MN36 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 2 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 5 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)