IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) BUSINESS INDICATORS AND ACCOUNTING Code 20725101
Study programme
Technology and Engineering Management (2017)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Compulsory First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Economics
Coordinator
TORNÉ HOMS, JOSEP MARIA
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josepmaria.torne@urv.cat
Lecturers
SOLÉ ROVIRA, MAGÍ
TORNÉ HOMS, JOSEP MARIA
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General description and relevant information The goal of the subject is to know the main financial statement of the company thought: - Understanding the profit&los, the balance sheet and the cash flow - Using the business indicators to facilitate the understanding and be able to compare companyies.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.3 Analyse the financial situation of technology companies, including the national and international tax environment, whilst taking into account their multidisciplinary and changing nature in a context of technological innovation.
 A1.4 Apply advanced methods of theoretical and empirical analysis to company decision-taking.
 A2.3 Design formulas for financing and exploiting innovation on the international financial markets.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.3 Understand the instruments used for analysing business indicators in technological and industrial companies.
 A1.4 Interpret the financial situation of a company and its impact on business decisions regarding finance in complex international markets.
 A2.3 Analyse financial statements in order to propose innovative ideas for new business projects relating to technology and the exploitation of innovation.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Accounting
2. Income statement and balance sheet
3. Statement of cash flow
4. Statement of changes in equity
5. Cash conversion cycle
6. Working capital
7. Liquidity, solvency and profitability ratios
8. Market indicators
9. Cost accounting and competitive strategy

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A1.3
1 0 1
Lecture
A1.3
13 18 31
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A1.4
A2.3
12 25 37
Problem solving, exercises
A1.4
1 2 3
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
A1.4
2 0 2
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities designed to make contact with students, collect information from them and introduce the subject.
Lecture Description of the contents of the subject.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Formulation, analysis, resolution and debate of a problem or exercise related to the topic of the subject.
Problem solving, exercises Problems and exercises related to the subject are formulated, analysed and solved.
Personal attention Time for questions.

Personalized attention
Description

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises
A1.4
Problems and exercises related to the subject are formulated, analysed and solved. 50
Mixed tests
A1.4
These tests combine extended answers, objective and short answers with problems or cases to solve. Students have to respond to the activity using their theoretical and practical knowledge about the subject. 40
Others  

Student's active participation in the class

10
 
Other comments and second exam session

For the second call students have to pass an exam (50%) and must deliver a case study (50%). If the case study has been delivered previously, the note can be preserved.


Sources of information

Basic Janet Walker, Accounting in a nutshell, 2009, Elsevier/CIMA
S.M.H. Collin, Dictionary of accounting, 2007, A & C Black
Edward Fields, The Essentials of finance and accounting for nonfinancial managers, 2002, AMACOM

www.investopedia.com

www.thebalancesmb.com

www.businessaccountingbasics.co.uk

Complementary

www.accountingcoach.com

http://www.wikiaccounting.com

www.accounting-world.com

https://knowledge.insead.edu

Recommendations


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.