Financial Accounting

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Financial Accounting (ACC201)

Synopsis

ACC201 Financial Accounting starts off by introducing theoretical perspectives to understand who the stakeholders of financial reporting information are and why financial reporting is important to them. Next, the course uses the accounting equation as a basis for understanding the double-entry accounting system and how the financial statements are prepared. It then delves into details of how key financial account items such as cash, inventory, trade receivables / payables, other receivables / payables, short-term / long-term investments, tangible / intangible assets, current and non-current liabilities and equity are accounted for and how they are presented in the key financial statements. Basic analytical techniques are also introduced to interpret, analyse and evaluate financial information.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Recording Business Transactions
Accrual Accounting
Internal Control and Cash
Accounts Receivables and Notes Receivables
Inventory and Merchandising Operations
Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets and Financial Asset Investments
Current and Long-term Liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Financial Statement Presentation and Analysis
Statement of Cash Flows

Learning Outcome

Explain the underlying concepts, principles and assumptions behind financial accounting and related financial statements that are prepared for decision making and describe the role of financial accounting in business.
Analyse business transactions to record them in a journal and prepare a trial balance.
Apply accrual accounting concepts and prepare adjusting entries at the end of the accounting period.
Describe the characteristics of an effective internal control system and demonstrate the use of bank reconciliation as a control device
Express the accounting for receivables, uncollectible receivables and the writing off of uncollectible receivables
Implement the accounting for transactions related to sales and purchase of inventory under the periodic and perpetual inventory systems under various cost flow assumptions
Execute the accounting for fixed assets, intangible assets, investments and their related expenses
Illustrate, by preparing the accounting entries for liabilities arising from business transactions, differentiating between the current and long-term liabilities
Show the accounting entries for share-related transactions and present them on the relevant financial statements.
Present, in proper format, the statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
Use financial statement information and compute financial statement ratios to analyse and evaluate business operations.
Prepare a statement of cash flows using both the direct and indirect method and use cash flow information for decision-making
Develop the essential knowledge and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team.
Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills