Accounting as a Business DescriptorLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

After completing the course, the student
- is familiar with basic accounting concepts and different types of transactions
- is able to post transactions to the general ledger
- understands the principles of VALUE ADDED TAX and is able to process VAT in accounting
- is able to use accounting software to carry out accounting
- is able to draw up the financial statements of a small company in accordance with the legislation in force in Finland.
- is part of the ordinary a accruals (inventories and depreciation of non-current assets)

Content

Key concepts of accounting 

Ledger postings for different transaction types
Principles of VALUE ADDED TAX and accounting for VAT 

Accounting with accounting software 

Financial statements and preparation of financial statements
Key financial statement reports

Business performance

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students will identify the key concepts of accounting and be able to handle basic accounting entries.
The student will be able to make accounting entries similar to those previously learnt. The student will be able to use the accounting software in situations similar to those previously studied.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the main concepts of accounting and the main rules of VAT. You will be able to handle basic accounting entries.
You will be able to prepare financial statements according to the instructions. They can use the accounting software in the situations described in the instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the main concepts of accounting and the main rules of VAT. The student will be able to handle basic accounting entries and understand the overall accounting system. They can apply what they have learned in practice when preparing financial statements. They will be able to use the accounting software.