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Lahore University of Management Sciences
ACCT 321‐ Advance Financial Reporting
Fall Semester 2017
Instructor Atifa Arif Dar
Room No. Room 416 – 4th Floor SDSB Building
Office Hours TBA
Email atifa.dar@lums.edu.pk
Telephone 8364
TA TBA
TA Office Hours TBA
Course URL (if any) Suraj.lums.edu.pk
COURSE BASICS
Credit Hours 4
Lecture(s) Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week 2 Duration 75 minutes, each.
Recitation / Lab(per week) Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week N/A Duration N/A
Tutorial (per week) Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week On need Duration N/A
basis
COURSE DISTRIBUTION
Core
Elective Elective
Open for Student Category
Close for Student Category
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course builds on corporate financial reporting 221. Students are expected to come to class prepared and
participate in discussions. Large amounts of materials will be covered quickly and each session builds on previous
ones. It is therefore important for you to remain current and master the basic concepts early in the course in order
to grasp the more difficult ones later on in the course.
Success in mastering financial reporting concepts is greatly enhanced by solving practical problems. You will only
benefit from class discussions if you have first attempted to solve some problems on your own. Do not approach
the course with attitude of memorizing rules or particular solution techniques. In‐class examples and self‐study
problems will be provided that are designed to help you understand and apply the key concepts. Examination
questions will test your understanding of those concepts, but by posing problems or conceptual questions that differ
from those that you have seen before.
COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)
ACCT 221 Corporate Financial Reporting (CFR)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To apply knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgment in the application and
evaluation of financial reporting principles and practices in the range of business
contexts and situations.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts, mainstream theories, international
accounting standards and practices in financial reporting in complicated business situations;
2. Identify financial reporting issues faced by investors in analyzing different companies based on
financial reporting standards with particular emphasis to areas relating to finances and
investments;
3. Apply financial reporting requirements to ascertain financial position, financial performance and
cash flows of companies of diverse nature.
4. Discuss, debate and defend a variety of topics in emerging areas of accounting and their relevance
to business financial decisions including the ethical and global perspectives;
5. Present and defend their analysis and recommendations effectively, both in oral and written forms.
(General Learning Goal)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM LEARNING GOALS & OBJECTIVES
General Learning Goals & Objectives
Goal 1 –Effective Written and Oral Communication
Objective: Students will demonstrate effective writing and oral communication skills
Goal 2 –Ethical Understanding and Reasoning
Objective: Students will demonstrate that they are able to identify and address ethical issues in an
organizational context.
Goal 3 – Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Objective: Students will demonstrate that they are able to identify key problems and generate viable
solutions.
Goal 4 – Application of Information Technology
Objective: Students will demonstrate that they are able to use current technologies in business and
management context.
Goal 5 – Teamwork in Diverse and Multicultural Environments
Objective: Students will demonstrate that they are able to work effectively in diverse environments.
Goal 6 – Understanding Organizational Ecosystems
Objective: Students will demonstrate that they have an understanding of Economic, Political,
Regulatory, Legal, Technological, and Social environment of organizations.
Major Specific Learning Goals & Objectives
Goal 7 (a) – Discipline Specific Knowledge and Understanding
Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of key business disciplines and how they interact
including application to real world situations. (including subject knowledge)
Goal 7 (b) – Understanding the “science” behind the decision‐making process
Objective: Students will demonstrate ability to analyze a business problem, design and apply
appropriate decision‐support tools, interpret results and make meaningful recommendations to
support the decision‐maker
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Indicate below how the course learning objectives/outcomes specifically relate to any program learning goals
and objectives.
PROGRAM LEARNING GOALS COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COURSE ASSESSMENT ITEM
AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1 –Effective Written and Oral Students get a number of CP, Quiz and Exam
Communication opportunities to demonstrate their
ability to communicate effectively
(CLO #5)
Goal 2 –Ethical Understanding and Ethical perspectives in some of the CP, Quiz and Exam
Reasoning practical situations are highlighted
(CLO #4)
Goal 3 – Analytical Thinking and Major Goal: Analytical thinking and CP, Quiz, and Exam
Problem Solving Skills problem solving skills are essential
for success in this course (CLO #1‐3)
Goal 4 – Application of Information Introduction and Use of e learning N/A
Technology software,
Goal 5 – Teamwork in Diverse and Discussion and debate thereon of CP
Multicultural Environments diverse topics in classroom will
allow this objective to be met.
Goal 6 – Understanding Develop students understanding of CP, Quiz and Exam
Organizational Ecosystems the interaction of firm specific
variables with the securities
markets, industry, and the economy
as a whole (CLO #4)
Goal 7 (a) – Discipline Specific Major Goal: Comprehensive CP, Quiz and Exam
Knowledge and Understanding coverage of topics in Corporate
(Subject Knowledge) Financial Reporting (CLO #1‐5)
Goal 7 (b) – Understanding the NA NA
“science” behind the decision‐
making process
GRADING BREAKUP AND POLICY
Quizzes: (n‐1) 20%
Class Participation: 5%
Midterm Examination: 37.5%
Final Examination: 37.5%
EXAMINATION DETAIL
Midterm Exam Yes/No: Yes
Combine/Separate: Combined
Duration: 2 Hours
Preferred Date: TBA
Exam Specifications: Long Questions
Final Exam Yes/No: Yes
Combine/Separate: Combined
Duration: 2 Hours
Exam Specifications: Long Questions
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Session TOPICS RECOMMENDED OBJECTIVES/APPLICATIONS
READINGS
1 Introduction Course overview and placement
Review of Accounting framework
2‐3 Agricultural IAS 41 & Chapter Initial recognition, measurement and disposal of agricultural
Assets 9 assets and their reporting
4‐5 Financial 1. Overview of financial instruments
Instruments‐Non‐ Chapter 14 2. Describe the formal procedures associated with
Current Liabilities issuing long‐term debt.
3. Identify various types of bond issues.
4. Describe the accounting valuation for bonds at
date of issuance.
5. Apply the methods of bond discount and
premium amortization.
6. Explain the accounting for long‐term notes
payable.
7. Describe the accounting for the extinguishment
of non‐current liabilities.
8. Describe the accounting for the fair value
option.
9. Explain the reporting of off‐balance‐sheet
financing arrangements.
10. Indicate how to present and analyze non‐
current liabilities.
6‐9 Dilutive Securities Chapter 16 1. Describe the accounting for the issuance,
and Earnings per conversion, and retirement of convertible
Share securities.
2. Explain the accounting for convertible
preference shares.
3. Contrast the accounting for share warrants and
for share warrants issued with other securities.
4. Describe the accounting for share compensation
plans.
5. Discuss the controversy involving share
compensation plans.
6. Compute earnings per share in a simple capital
structure.
7. Compute earnings per share in a complex capital
structure.
10‐12 Financial Chapter 17 1. Describe the accounting framework for financial
Instruments‐ assets.
Financial Assets 2. Understand the accounting for debt investments
(Including at amortized cost.
Appendix 17A on 3. Understand the accounting for debt investments
derivatives) at fair value.
4. Describe the accounting for the fair value
option.
5. Discuss the accounting for impairments of debt
investments.
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6. Describe the accounting for transfer of
investments between categories
7. Account for derivative financial instruments, and
simple embedded derivatives.
8. Outline the principles of hedge accounting and
account for fair value hedges and cash flow hedges
9. Hedge Effectiveness
13 Financial IFRS 7 Understand presentation requirements for financial
Instrument‐ instruments
Disclosure and
other issues
14‐15 Accounting for Chapter 20 1. Distinguish between accounting for the
Pensions & Post employer’s pension plan and accounting for the
Retirement pension fund.
Benefits 2. Identify types of pension plans and their
characteristics.
3. Explain measures for valuing the pension
obligation.
4. Identify amounts reported in financial
statements.
5. Use a worksheet for employer’s pension plan
entries.
6. Explain the accounting for past service costs.
7. Explain the accounting for remeasurements.
8. Describe the requirements for reporting pension
plans in financial statements.
9. Explain the accounting for other postretirement
benefits.
16 Mid Term Exam
17‐20 Accounting for Chapter 21 1. Explain the nature, economic substance, and
Leases advantages of lease transactions.
2. Describe the accounting criteria and procedures for
capitalizing leases by the lessee.
3. Contrast the operating and capitalization methods of
recording leases.
4. Explain the advantages and economics of leasing to
lessors and identify the classifications of leases for
the lessor.
5. Describe the lessor’s accounting for direct‐financing
leases.
6. Identify special features of lease arrangements that
cause unique accounting problems.
7. Describe the effect of residual values, guaranteed
and unguaranteed, on lease accounting.
8. Describe the lessor’s accounting for sales‐type
leases.
9. List the disclosure requirements for leases.
21‐22 Accounting for Chapter 19 1. Identify differences between pretax financial
Income Taxes income and taxable income.
2. Describe a temporary difference that results in
future taxable amounts.
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3. Describe a temporary difference that results in
future deductible amounts.
4. Explain the non‐recognition of a deferred tax
asset.
5. Describe the presentation of income tax
expense in the income statement.
6. Describe various temporary and permanent
differences.
7. Explain the effect of various tax rates and tax
rate changes on deferred income taxes.
8. Apply accounting procedures for a loss
carryback and a loss carryforward.
9. Describe the presentation of income taxes in
financial statements.
10. Indicate the basic principles of the asset‐liability
method.
23‐25 The Effects of IAS 21 1. Outline and apply the translation of foreign currency
Changes in amounts and transactions into the functional
Foreign Exchange currency and the presentation currency.
Rates 2. Account for the consolidation of foreign operations
and their disposal.
3. Describe the principle objectives of establishing a
standard for enterprise reporting in the currency of a
hyper‐inflationary economy.
26‐27 Statement of Chapter 23 1. Describe the purpose of the statement of cash
Cash Flows flows.
2. Identify the major classifications of cash flows.
3. Prepare a statement of cash flows.
4. Differentiate between net income and net cash
flow from operating activities.
5. Determine net cash flows from investing and
financing activities.
6. Identify sources of information for a statement
of cash flows.
7. Contrast the direct and indirect methods of
calculating net cash flow from operating
activities.
8. Discuss special problems in preparing a
statement of cash flows.
28 Contemporary Recent changes being taken place in IFRS
issues in Specific issues in relation to the alignment of US
accounting and GAAP and IFRS
Revision
TEXTBOOK(S)/SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
Recommended Textbook
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
“Intermediate Accounting”, Second edition by Kieso, Weygandt & Warfield
Other readings to be handed out during the semester