ACC 541 (ACC 5410): Financial Statement Analysis & Equity Valuation – Case Study
Contents
This course supplements lecture ACC 540 “Financial Statement Analysis & Equity Valuation” by assigning and discussing selected case studies in collaboration with KPMG (Service-lines: Accounting Advisory; Valuation; M&A; Strategy). These real-world case studies will help students to become familiar with the practical aspects of financial statement analysis and equity valuation in multiple business fields of application.
Learning outcomes
The students will be capable of implementing methods and tools of financial statement analysis, applying them in practical contexts, and presenting and critically discussing these solutions with professionals.
Necessary prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
Bachelor-level knowledge of financial accounting and finance
| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study Presentation | 2 SWS | 6 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 3 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 90h |
| Language | English |
| Form of assessment | Case Study ( 50% written report, 50% presentation) |
| Restricted admission | no |
| Further information | Website of the Chair / “Student Portal“ |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Dr. Steffen Wagner Dr. Steffen Wagner |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. WiPäd, M.Sc. VWL, M.Sc. Wirt. Inf., LL.M., MAKUWI, M.Sc. MMFACT, M.Sc. MMOSCM |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1, CG 2, CG 4 |
| Literature | Palepu, K., Healy, P. & Peek, E. (2022, 6th edition). Business Analysis and Valuation (Sixth edition, IFRS standards ed.). Andover. |