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ACCT 221 – Corporate Financial Reporting
Spring Semester 2018
Instructors Atifa Dar
Room No. SDSB room no 416
Office Hours TBA
Email atifa.dar@lums.edu.pk
Telephone 042‐3560‐8394
Secretary/TA Secretary: Kashif Saeed
TA Office Hours TBA
Course URL (if any) http://suraj.lums.edu.pk/~pco/
COURSE BASICS
Credit Hours 3
Lecture(s) 2 Duration 75 minutes
Recitation/Lab (per week) On need basis Duration On need basis
Tutorial (per week) On need basis Duration On need basis
COURSE DISTRIBUTION
Core Core
Elective
Open for Student Category
Close for Student Category
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course builds on your knowledge of accounting theory and techniques as used to record, process, and report financial
information. While some emphasis is placed on analysis, interpretation, and use of accounting data for investing, credit, and
management decisions, the reporting function of accounting to external users (investors and creditors) will be stressed.
Current financial reporting and disclosure requirements, plus controversial and emerging practices, will be discussed in
class. The course will examine asset and income determination, preparation and interpretation of financial statements, and
related disclosure requirements. Please note that this course is a building block for the financial reporting issues
encountered in the daily professional life.
COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)
ACCT 100 Principles of Financial Accounting
COURSE OBJECTIVES & 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;
2. Identify financial reporting issues faced by investors in analyzing different companies based on financial
reporting standards;
3. Apply financial reporting requirements to ascertain financial position, financial performance and cash
flows of companies of diverse nature.
4. Discuss and debate 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)
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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 (for MGS Majors)
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
Indicate below how the course learning objectives specifically relate to any program learning goals and objectives.
MAPPING OF OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING GOALS COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COURSE ASSESSMENT ITEM
AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1 –Effective Written and Oral Students get a number of opportunities to CP, Quiz and Exam
Communication demonstrate their ability to communicate
effectively (CLO #5)
Goal 2 –Ethical Understanding and Ethical perspectives in some of the case studies CP, Quiz and Exam
Reasoning are highlighted (CLO #4)
Goal 3 – Analytical Thinking and Major Goal: Analytical thinking and problem CP, Quiz, and Exam
Problem Solving Skills solving skills are essential for success in this
course (CLO #1‐3)
Goal 4 – Application of Information Introduction and Use of e‐learning software Assignments, Cases
Technology
Goal 5 – Teamwork in Diverse and Discussion and debate thereon of diverse topics CP
Multicultural Environments in classroom will allow this objective to be met.
Goal 6 – Understanding Develop students understanding of the CP, Quiz and Exam
Organizational Ecosystems interaction of firm specific variables with the
securities markets, industry, and the economy
(CLO #4)
Goal 7 (a) – Discipline Specific Major Goal: Comprehensive coverage of topics CP, Quiz and Exam
Knowledge and Understanding in CFR (CLO #1‐5)
(Subject Knowledge)
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Goal 7 (b) – Understanding the N/A N/A
“science” behind the decision‐
making process
GRADING BREAKUP AND POLICY
Class Participation: 5%
Quizzes: 30%
Midterm: 25%
Group Presentation: 10%
Final Examination: 30%
Course Instructions:
You must obtain a cumulative grade of 50% to pass the course. Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: Auto
It is important to note that the course structure is integrated and missing a class will have a negative impact on understanding
of concepts and performance.
As accounting is problem oriented, doing the assigned questions on a timely basis is a necessity. Exam performance is directly
related to systematic preparation, which includes after class practice. This course moves very quickly so it is imperative that
you do not fall behind. Working on practice problems with other students can be useful.
Quizzes will be announced and there will be no makeup quizzes.
You are expected to be punctual and seated before the class starts. A policy holds and late arrival will mean zero class
participation for that session. Please make sure your cell phones are on silent and out of sight during class. .
EXAMINATION DETAIL
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Midterm
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Exam
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Yes/No: Yes
Final Exam Combine Separate: TBC
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LECTURES CHAPTER:
TITLE / TOPIC SESSION OBJECTIVES
/ IAS OR IFRS
1 Chapter 1 Introduction to the course and its placement in the program Formatted: Font: Calibri
2 Chapter 2: 1. Describe the usefulness of a conceptual framework.
Conceptual 2. Describe efforts to construct a conceptual framework.
Framework 3. Understand the objective of financial reporting.
for Financial 4. Identify the qualitative characteristics of accounting information.
Reporting / 5. Define the basic elements of financial statements.
IAS 1 6. Describe the basic assumptions of accounting.
7. Explain the application of the basic principles of accounting.
8. Describe the impact that the cost constraint has on reporting accounting information.
3 ‐ 4 Chapter 10: 1. Describe property, plant, and equipment.
Acquisition 2. Identify the costs to include in the initial valuation of property, plant, and equipment.
and Disposal 3. Describe the accounting problems associated with self‐constructed assets.
PPE (incl. 4. Describe the accounting problems associated with interest capitalization.
Borrowing 5. Understand accounting issues related to acquiring and valuing plant assets.
Costs) / IAS 16 6. Describe the accounting treatment for costs subsequent to acquisition.
&, 23 7. Describe the accounting treatment for the disposal of property, plant, and
equipment.
Define and account for non‐current assets held for sale discontinued operations
5‐7 Chapter 11: 1. Explain the concept of depreciation.
Depreciation, 2. Identify the factors involved in the depreciation process.
Impairment 3. Compare activity, straight‐line, and diminishing‐charge methods of depreciation.
and Depletion 4. Explain component depreciation.
/ IAS 16, 36 & 5. Explain the accounting issues related to asset impairment.
40 6. Explain the accounting for revaluations.
7. Explain how to report property, plant & equipment.
8. Overview of investment properties and their accounting treatment.
9. Distinguish between investment properties and property, plant and equipment.
8‐9 Chapter 12: 1. Describe the characteristics of intangible assets.
Intangible 2. Identify the costs to include in the initial valuation of intangible assets.
Assets / IAS 38 3. Explain the procedure for amortizing intangible assets.
4. Describe the types of intangible assets.
5. Explain the accounting issues for recording goodwill.
6. Explain the accounting issues related to intangible asset impairments.
7. Identify the conceptual issues related to research and development costs.
8. Describe the accounting for research and development and similar costs.
9. Indicate the presentation of intangible assets and related items.
10‐11 Chapter 13: 1. Describe the nature, type, and valuation of current liabilities.
Current 2. Explain the classification issues of short‐term debt expected to be refinanced.
Liabilities, 3. Explain the accounting for different types of provisions.
Provisions and 4. Identify the criteria used to account for and disclose contingent liabilities and assets.
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/ IAS OR IFRS
Contingencies 5. Indicate how to present liability‐related information
/ IAS 37
12 Chapter 15: 1. Discuss the characteristics of the corporate form of organization.
Equity 2. Identify the key components of equity.
3. Explain the accounting procedures for issuing shares.
4. Describe the accounting for treasury shares.
5. Explain the accounting for and reporting of preference shares.
6. Describe the policies used in distributing dividends.
7. Identify the various forms of dividend distributions.
8. Explain the accounting for share dividends and share splits.
9. Indicate how to present equity.
13‐14 Chapter 17: 1. Describe the accounting framework for financial assets.
Investments 2. Understand the accounting for debt investments at amortized cost.
(excl. 3. Understand the accounting for debt investments at fair value.
Appendices) / 4. Describe the accounting for the fair value option.
IAS 32 & IFRS 5. Understand the accounting for equity investments at fair value.
9 6. Explain the equity method of accounting and compare it to the fair value method for
equity investments.
7. Discuss the accounting for impairments of debt investments.
8. Describe the accounting for transfer of investments between categories.
15 Mid Term
16‐19 Chapter 18: 1. Understand revenue recognition issues.
Revenue 2. Identify the five steps in the revenue recognition process.
Recognition / 3. Identify the contract with customers.
IFRS 15 4. Identify the separate performance obligations in the contract.
5. Determine the transaction price.
6. Allocate the transaction price to the separate performance obligations.
7. Recognize revenue when the company satisfies its performance obligation.
8. Identify other revenue recognition issues.
9. Describe presentation and disclosure regarding revenue.
*10. Apply the percentage‐of‐completion method for long‐term contracts.
*11. Apply the cost‐recovery method for long‐term contracts.
*12. Identify the proper accounting for losses on long‐term contracts.
*13. Explain revenue recognition for franchises.
20 Chapter 22: 1. Identify the two types of accounting changes.
Accounting 2. Describe the accounting for changes in accounting policies.
Changes and 3. Understand how to account for retrospective accounting changes.
Error Analysis 4. Understand how to account for impracticable changes.
/ IAS 8 5. Describe the accounting for changes in estimates.
6. Describe the accounting for correction of errors.
7. Identify economic motives for changing accounting policies.
8. Analyze the effect of errors.
21‐22 Chapter 24:
Presentation 1. Discuss requirements for related party transactions and subsequent events
and Disclosure
(excl. 2. Describe the accounting problems associated with interim reporting
Appendices) 3. Identify the major disclosures in the auditor’s report
IAS 34 / IAS 4. Understand management’s responsibilities for financials
10/ IAS 24 5. Identify issues related to financial forecasts and projections
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6. Describe the profession’s response to fraudulent financial reporting