Course Catalogue

Advanced International Corporate Reporting ACCFIN5002

  • Academic Session: 2012-13
  • School: Adam Smith Business School
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes

Short Description

This course examines the main reasons for differences which exist in international accounting practice and explores the extent to which these differences can be eliminated with the move towards convergence of international accounting standards. The aim is to enable students to analyse the similarities and differences in accounting, reporting and regulation around the world, and to introduce the growing body of research into international accounting practices.

Timetable

Lectures: Thursdays 2.00 - 4.00pm.

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

N/A

Assessment

Group project work (25%) and degree examination (75%).

Main Assessment In: April/May