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Financial Accounting and AnalysisLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LB00BI03

Credits

5 op

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Materials

See moodle

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

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Enrollment

02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

02.01.2026 - 31.05.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Teachers
  • Sami Malm
Groups
  • LBI25S
    LBI25S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Materials

See moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

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Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Ulla Tirronen Heikkinen
Groups
  • LBE23S
    LBE23S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Location and time

22.1.-14.5.2025
TAITO1 building in Kajaani Campus
Check out your schedule the precise classroom and time

Materials

Material provided by teacher (in Reppu)
Literature and other material appointed in the beginning of the course
KAMK Finna (library)
Financial statements of listed companies

Teaching methods

Teaching
Independent studying
- assignments
- projects
- e-learning
Team work
Netvisor Accounting and Financial Management Software

Exam schedules

To be updated.

Student workload

Classroom work 45 h
Independent studying 90 h

Content scheduling

Course contents:
The role of financial accounting
The utilization of financial statement
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statement
Financial analysis and interpreting business performance

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment methods
1. exam 1/3 (33 %)
2. exam 1/3 (33 %)
Team work 1/3 (33 %)

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

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Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Teachers
  • Sami Malm
Groups
  • LBI23S
    LBI23S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Teachers
  • Sami Malm
Groups
  • LBI22S
    LBI22S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Saara Manninen
Groups
  • LBE22S
    LBE22S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Teachers
  • Sami Malm
Groups
  • LBE20S
    LBE20S
  • LBI20S
    LBI20S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Teaching methods

face-to-face teacching

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Sami Malm
Groups
  • LBI21S
    LBI21S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Teaching methods

face-to-face teaching

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Saara Manninen
Groups
  • LBE21S
    LBE21S

Objective

The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

Content

The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

Teaching methods

The course consists of lessons, exercises and independent assignments.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.