Course: Basics of International Accounting

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Course title Basics of International Accounting
Course code MUFU/1ZMUC
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Paseková Marie, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Sklenár Roman, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
- International regulation and harmonization (history of international accounting standards, development in world and Czech Republic, signification of institution IASB and FASB, convergence IFRS and US GAAP), benefits and disadvantages of presentation according to IFRS. -- Conceptual Framework (basic terms, definition of assets, liabilities, equity, expenses and revenues, measurements concepts). - Financial statements (Presentation of financial statements, Earnings per share, Accounting policies, Changes in accounting estimates and errors), Events After The Reporting Period, Interim reporting). Comparison with Czech legislation. - Other elements of financial statements (Provisions). - Revenues. - Leasings.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
  • Participation in classes - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 40 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 25 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of Basics of Accounting, Financial Accounting I and Financial Accounting II
Knowledge of Basics of Accounting, Financial Accounting I and Financial Accounting II
learning outcomes
After passing this course students will be able to apply the basic principles of international accounting and to understand the financial statements according to IFRS.
After passing this course students will be able to apply the basic principles of international accounting and to understand the financial statements according to IFRS.
Characterize the information needs of users of financial statements, the objectives of compiling financial statements and the description of the components of financial statements
Characterize the information needs of users of financial statements, the objectives of compiling financial statements and the description of the components of financial statements
Define the basic assumptions for compiling financial statements
Define the basic assumptions for compiling financial statements
Define the qualitative characteristics of financial statements
Define the qualitative characteristics of financial statements
Define the basic elements of financial statements and the conditions for their reporting in financial accounting reports
Define the basic elements of financial statements and the conditions for their reporting in financial accounting reports
Define requirements for measurement of financial statement elements
Define requirements for measurement of financial statement elements
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Skills
Calculate basic and diluted earnings per share
Calculate basic and diluted earnings per share
Define changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and significant accounting errors
Define changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and significant accounting errors
Explain events leading to adjustments to financial statements
Explain events leading to adjustments to financial statements
Explain events not leading to adjustments to financial statements
Explain events not leading to adjustments to financial statements
Define the basic characteristics of long-term and short-term assets
Define the basic characteristics of long-term and short-term assets
Define the conditions for recognizing intangible assets
Define the conditions for recognizing intangible assets
Establish conditions for the recognition and valuation of leasing at the lessee
Establish conditions for the recognition and valuation of leasing at the lessee
Define revenue recognition conditions
Define revenue recognition conditions
Identify impairment of assets
Identify impairment of assets
Define the conditions for recognizing provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Define the conditions for recognizing provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
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teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Lecturing
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Lecturing
assessment methods
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • www.ifrs.org.
  • KOVANICOVÁ, Dana. Finanční účetnictví: světový koncept. Praha: Polygon, 2005. ISBN 8072731297.
  • KRUPOVÁ, L. IFRS: Mezinárodní standardy účetního výkaznictví. Aplikace v podnikové praxi. Stav k 1. 1. 2009. Praha: VOX, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86324-76-0.
  • KRUPOVÁ, L. Leasingy podle IFRS. IFRS 16 Leasingy. Praktické aplikace. Příklady. Praha: VOX, 2017. ISBN 978-80-87480-54-0.
  • KRUPOVÁ, Lenka. IFRS: Mezinárodní standardy účetního výkaznictví. Praha: VOX, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86324-76-0.
  • ROBINSON, T. R., HENRY, E., PIRIE, W. L., BROIHAHN, M. A. International financial statement analysis. Third edition.. Hoboken: Wiley, 2015. ISBN 978-1-118-99947-9.
  • ROBINSON, T. R., HENRY, E., PIRIE, W. L., BROIHAHN, M. A. International financial statement analysis workbook. Third edition.. Hoboken: Wiley, 2015. ISBN 978-1-118-99948-6.


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