Cost and Profitability Accounting
| Structure Type: | Study unit | 
|---|---|
| Code: | IKA0105 | 
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies | 
| Curriculum: | I-KT 2005V | 
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering | 
| Year of Study: | 3 (2007-2008) | 
| Credits: | 4 cr | 
| Responsible Teacher: | Saarikoski, Lotta | 
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish | 
Courses During the Academic Year 2007-2008
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-KT-3N | 2007-08-27 – 2007-12-21 | Lotta Saarikoski | Finnish | 2007-08-17 – 2007-09-02 | 
| 2 | 2008-01-07 – 2008-05-17 | Lotta Saarikoski | Finnish | 2007-12-10 – 2008-01-11 | 
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to monitor and analyse the costs in a company, allocate them correctly and utilise them in the planning of the operations and the control of a profitable business.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the student 108 h, of which 
- scheduled studies 56 h 
- autonomous studies 52 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Business Economics
Contents
Significance and position of operative accounting, concepts in financial administration, accounting by type of cost, traditional output-based cost accounting, basics of activity-based accounting, price determination from various points of view.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Neilimo &Uusi-Rauva, Johdon laskentatoimi, Edita.
Ikäheimo: Lounasmeri ja Walden: Yrityksen laskentatoimi, WSOY.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, exercises, assignment
Assessment Criteria
5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts. 
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently. 
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.
Assessment Methods
Numerical assessment, exam.
