Introduction to bookkeeping

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01BYRLI03
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Tiainen, Juha
Teacher Team: Laitila, Erkki
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn to understand the more common concepts and thoughts behind the financial management of a small and mid-sized enterprise through the study of the principles of accounting and the logic behind financial statements.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Logic behind double-entry bookkeeping
- Performance-based bookkeeping and techniques
- Structure of financial statements for a business
- Interpretation of bookkeeping and financial statements

Recommended or Required Reading

Material as indicated by the lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and assignments

Assessment Criteria

Student is capable to make simple company bookkeepings and to form the financial statements based on the bookkeeping according to the finnish legislation.

Assessment Methods

- Examination
- Approved exercises and assignments

Work Placement

None

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