2018-2019 / GEST2095-1

Accounting elements

Duration

15h Th, 5h Pr

Number of credits

 Specialised master in tax law3 crédits 

Lecturer

Cédric Antonelli, Daniel Schleck

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course is devoted to the concrete analysis of the basic notions of Belgian accountancy and accounting law. 
The foundations of general accountancy are introduced on the basis of analytical  commentaries of particular cases.   
The course also gives some insights into financial accountancy and presents the notions of profitability, liquidity and working capital.  

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

This course aims at teaching students the basic accounting principles that underlie the financial management of Belgian companies.
It will also enable students to understand and apply the basic concepts of corporate accounting, also in relation to corporate tax law.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

A sufficient knowledge of the general principles of Belgian accountancy is necessary. 
If needed, a reference work is put at the students' disposal so as to acquaint themselves with these principles.  

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

A copy of the projected slides and possibly of the cases and leaflets on specific topics is made available.  
These didactic tools are accessible via the HD campus.  

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

In-person teaching 
An audio and video recording of the course is made available.  

Recommended or required readings

Each class is supported by a PPT presentation.
The students are invited to prepare one or several cases (accessible via Lol@) ahead of classes.
The cases will be analysed in class and the students will be expected to answer various questions relating to these.
Recommended reference:
JP VINCKE et Jo VAN DEN BOSSCHE "Comprendre la comptabilité", aux éditions ANTHEMIS.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam in 1st and 2nd session (no books or notes permitted). 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course is taught over five 4-hour sessions in Q1 at HEC LIège, rue Louvex, on Saturday mornings.
Please refer to the schedule.  
An audio and video recording of the course is made available. 
 

Contacts

Daniel Schleck - daniel.schleck@ulg.ac.be
Cédric Antonelli - cedric.antonelli@bdo.be - 0474/300.396