Analysing a Company
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLS3206 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2020 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2022-2023) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lehtimäki, Harri |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2022-2023
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004 | LT2020-3T | 2023-01-02 – 2023-04-30 | Harri Lehtimäki | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10 |
| 3005 | LT2020V-3T | 2023-01-02 – 2023-05-14 | Harri Lehtimäki | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10 |
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Learning Outcomes
The student can analyze a business enterprise using key figures and financial statement analysis. He/she can identify and evaluate the factors promoting success of the enterprise.
Student's Workload
Lectures, written exercises and test 55 h, preparing for the test 10 h, task with Navita-business model application 20 h, autonomous studies 15 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to Financial Accounting,
Special Aspect of Book-Keeping and Financial Accounting,
Book-Keeping and Finanacial Accounting of Different Company Forms,
Corporate Taxation and Finanacial Statement.
Contents
The success factors of a business enterprise. Various methods, principles and stages of financial analysis. Theories and directives for financial statement analysis issued by Yritystutkimus¬neu¬vot¬te¬lukunta (YTN), adjustments to financial statements in accordance with the YTNs directive, knowledge of ratio characteristics, ration calculation and evaluation, comprehensive analysis of a business enterprise based on financial statement information, analysis prepared by using the Navita-business model applications, 2 tasks, forecasting bankruptcy.
Regional Impact
The assessment of the economic condition when for example applying for financing or investing a company. Good profitability, liquidity and solvency to ensure the continuity of the region's companies and their effect on employment.
Internationality
The evaluation of the various aspects of international business finances. Continuous evaluation of the operation allows for competition in the international market.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Leppiniemi, Jarmo - Leppiniemi, Raili. Uusin painos. Tilinpäätöksen tulkinta. Porvoo. WSOY.
Yritystutkimusneuvottelukunta. Uusin painos. Yritystutkimuksen tilinpäätösanalyysi. Tampere. Gaudeamus.
Handouts.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, written exercises, self-reliant studying, Completed task with Navita-business model application which includes a five-year key figures analysis for six companies in the same industry, its reporting and presentation to the group.
Assessment Criteria
5 the student can utilise, apply and assess critically theories, concepts and methods competently in various situations. He can justify, giving the theoretical base for the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert.
3 the student can justify one's own solutions and compare and analyse various points of view. He can discuss the issues and phenomena of the field competently
1 the student can utilise systematically theories, prinsiples and methods. He can communicate about the professional issues.
Assessment Methods
Written test and written exercises 50 %. Completed task by using company key figures and the Navita-business model application and its presentation 50 %, active participation, Assessment on scale 0-5.