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Analysing a Company

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TLS3206
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: LT 2014 / 2014V / 2015 / 2016 / 2016V / 2017 / 2018 / 2018V / 2019 / 2020 / 2020V / 2021 / 2022 / 2022V / 2023 / 2024 / 2024V
T-LT 2009 / 2009V / 2010 / 2011 / 2011V / 2012 / 2012V / 2013
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 / 3 (2012-2013 / 2013-2014 / 2014-2015 / 2015-2016 / 2016-2017 / 2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024 / 2024-2025 / 2025-2026 / 2026-2027)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Lehtimäki, Harri
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1T-LT-3T2011-08-29 – 2011-12-30Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04
2T-LT-3T2012-09-03 – 2012-12-21Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07
3 2012-09-03 – 2012-12-21Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07
4T-LT-3T2013-09-02 – 2013-12-20Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2013-08-16 – 2013-09-13
5 2014-08-22 – 2014-12-19Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14
6T-LT-3T2014-10-27 – 2015-02-20Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2014-08-15 – 2014-10-31
7T-LT-3T2015-09-01 – 2016-02-26Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30
8T-LT-3T2016-09-01 – 2017-03-05Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06
9 2016-09-01 – 2017-04-30Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06
10T-LT-3T2018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
11T-LT-4VT2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
12T-LT-3T2019-01-07 – 2019-05-26Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14
13T-LT-3T2020-01-06 – 2020-05-24Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14
3001LT2018V-3T2021-01-04 – 2021-05-02Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10
3002LT2018-3T2021-01-04 – 2021-05-02Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10
3003LT2019-3T2022-01-03 – 2022-05-01Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3004LT2020-3T2023-01-02 – 2023-04-30Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10
3005LT2020V-3T2023-01-02 – 2023-05-14Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10
3006LT2021-3T2024-01-08 – 2024-04-30Pia OksanenFinnish2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12
3007LT2022-3T2025-01-06 – 2025-04-29Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2024-12-01 – 2025-01-12
3008LT2022V-3T2025-01-02 – 2025-05-16Harri LehtimäkiFinnish2024-12-01 – 2025-01-12

The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2026-2027

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course
* you know the different methods of company analysis
* you can prepare adjusted financial statements
* you can calculate key figures from adjusted financial statements and evaluate the company's finances based on them
* you can analyze the company by means of key figure and financial statement analysis and evaluate the factors affecting the company's success
* you know the reasons behind company bankruptcies and the changes in the financial structure in bankruptcy
* You can use the Navita business model program to prepare a key figure analysis, analyze, report and present the obtained results

Student's Workload

1 ECTS = 27h of work, so 5 ECTS = 135h is distributed in the Study Course as follows:

• Contact lessons and exercises approx, 20 hours
• Independent study approx. 55 hours
• Exam approx. 3 hours
• Doing practice work approx. 40 hours
• Presentations of practice works approx. 17 hours (applies only face-to-face teaching at school)

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 of business analysis, principles and stages of financial analysis. Theories and directives for financial statement analysis issued by Yritystutkimusneuvottelukunta (YTN), adjustments to financial statements in accordance with the YTN’s directive, knowledge of ratio characteristics, ration calculation and evaluation, comprehensive analysis of a business enterprise based on financial statement information, analysis by using the Navita-business model applications and practise work based on key figure analysis, 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

- Teaching material, exercises, practice work material
As additional reading:
-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, exercises, self-reliant studying and Completed task with Navita-business model application which includes a five-year analysis of key figures for six companies in the same industry (and the results is presented 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 50 %, practise work by using the Navita-business model application 50 %, attendance at the lecture by a visiting lecturer, active participation, Assessment on scale 0-5.


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