Department of Business Administration

International Financial Reporting(G435)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
G435 International Financial Reporting 5 3 3 0 3 5
Prerequisites G232
Admission Requirements G232
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Type Elective
Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s) İdil KAYA ikaya@gsu.edu.tr (Email)
Assistant
Objective Informing students about international financial reporting issues
Content Financial Developments in the World and Financial Reporting
Financial Reporting Systems and Classifications
International Financial Reporting Standards and Conceptual Framework; Deferred Tax
Presentation of Financial Statements - Statements of Cash Flows
Developments in Corporate Reporting Practices
Foreign Currency Transactions: Effects of Currency Change
Business Combinations and Consolidation Transactions (Financial Reporting in Groups and Holdings)
Goodwill and Impairment Reporting
Tangible Assets and Impairment Reporting
Course Learning Outcomes To have knowledge about International Financial Reporting Issues
To have knowledge about comparative accounting issues in the world
To comprehend the effects of developments in global markets on financial reporting
Teaching and Learning Methods Lecture, case analysis, application examples solutions
References Melville, Alan, İnternational Financial Reporting, Pearson, 8th edition, 2019.

Choi, F.D.S.; Meek, G.K. (2014); International Accounting, (6th Edition), Pearson International Education;

Alexander, D.; Britton, A.; Jorissen, A. (2007); “International Financial Reporting and Analysis”, (3rd Edition), Thomson Learning.

Nobes, C.; Parker, R.B. (2020); Comparative International Accounting, 14th edition, e-book, Pearson.
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Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Financial developments in world and international financial reporting
2 IFRS and Conceptual Framework
3 Presentation of Financial Statements ((IAS 1) and Statement of Cash Flows (IAS 7)
4 Property Plant and Equipment (IAS 16), Non current Assets held for sale and Discontinued Operations (IFRS 5) and Impairment of Assets(IAS 36)
5 Effect of Changes in Foreign Currency Rates (IAS 21) and Income Taxes (IAS 12)
6 IFRS 15 Revenue
7 IFRS 16 Leases
8 IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
9 IFRS 13 Fair Value, IAS 33 Earnings per Share and IAS 38 Intangible Assets
10 Groups accounts
11 Subsidiaries
12 Associates
13 Foreign Subsidiaries
14 Integrated Reporting
Practice Topics
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Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 6 60
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 40
Toplam 7 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 4 10
Presentation 1 20
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 30
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 0 0
Toplam 6 60
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The acquisition of high-level knowledge of the functions of production management and marketing, management, accounting and finance; the skill of using this knowledge. X
2 The acquisition of basic conceptual knowledge about scientific fields related to professional life, such as law, economics, sociology, psychology, social psychology and quantitative methods. X
3 The ability to work effectively in a team; the ability to pass on knowledge to other members of the team. X
4 The competence to use his/her knowledge on the field, to analyze and interpret the data obtained, to identify the problems encountered, to provide appropriate solutions and scientifically defend these solution suggestions when necessary. X
5 The competence to determine the aims and objectives of the company or institution in which he/she is employed by taking into account the needs, the competitive dynamics of the market and by calculating the risks incurred; the ability to engage in entrepreneurship and establish and manage a business. X
6 Awareness of constantly updating his/her professional knowledge and skills; the ability to adapt to change and innovation; the competence to evaluate critically the information he/she has acquired. X
7 Basic knowledge of information and communication technologies required for professional life; the ability to use core office programs at an advanced level; expertise in data processing and report writing in the IT environment. X
8 Ability to follow current information in his/her field in both English and French and to communicate in writing and verbally with stakeholders in both languages. X
9 The ability to conduct researches and studies taking into account the market, dynamics of competition, organizational and global factors and scientific methods; contribute to projects, take responsibility in projects, display competence to make innovative and effective decisions. X
10 Ability to develop strategies, find creative solutions to management problems by building relations with other areas of the social sciences and take the responsibility of these decisions. X
11 Consciousness of taking into account ethical values, when making decisions and being involved in business life. X
12 Awareness of the impact of practices related to his/her field on the global and social dimensions (universality of social rights, social justice, cultural values, environmental problems, sustainability, etc.) and their legal consequences. X
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 3 42
Working Hours out of Class 12 3 36
Assignments 4 3 12
Presentation 1 10 10
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 12 12
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 13 13
Total Workload 125
Total Workload / 25 5.00
Credits ECTS 5
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