Available in 2024
Course code

ACFI3008

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces key valuation theories for financial statement analysis. The primary emphasis is on fundamental valuation, with a focus on developing and applying methods for valuing equity. Topics include the residual earnings model and the abnormal earnings growth model.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)

Nurture - Van Lang University

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Critically analyse and evaluate information contained within financial statements to conduct business analysis

2. Describe and apply various valuation theories for security valuation

3. Conduct accounting analysis, financial analysis and forecasting

4. Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills in the context of financial statement analysis


Content

The content of this course includes the following:

  1. Business analysis using financial statements
  2. Accounting analysis
  3. Financial analysis
  4. Forecasting
  5. Equity valuation

Assumed knowledge

ACFI1002 Accounting Principles and ACFI1003 Introduction to Finance


Assessment items

Quiz: Quiz

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Weekly tasks

Presentation: Group Assignment Presentation - Interim Report Presentation

Written Assignment: Group Written Assignment

Formal Examination: Final Examination


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Semester 2 - 2024 - Nurture - Van Lang University

Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Course outline