2020-2021 / DROI0963-1

Accounting of companies

Duration

12h Th

Number of credits

 Specialised master in public notary law2 crédits 

Lecturer

Eric Damseaux, Michel Flagothier

Coordinator

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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

the aim of this course is to introduce students to the structure of annual accounts (statement, profit and loss account and annexes), the structure and content of the Minimum Standard Chart of Accounts (PCMN)), an approach to evaluating a company as well as refresher sessions on VAT.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

to be able to understand in overall terms, a statement and profit and loss account. To develop the ability to critically analyse a company's annual accounts.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

ex cathedra

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

the course is given in the form of two-hour lecture courses, once a week for 4 weeks in the first term.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

There are no course notes and the powerpoint (audiovisual support) will be distributed during class.
Reference works: 'Comprenez votre comptable', J. Capodici et W. Niessen, Edipro 2004; 'La comptabilité notariale', André Moreau, Kluwer, 2008.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

First session : Oral examination.  Secund session : writen examination. Authorised materials: Code des Sociétés (notes are allowed: no restrictions). Knowledge of the PCMN structure and the content of accounts. Knowledge of different approaches to evaluation. Knowledge of VAT principles. Practical scenarios.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course is organized during the 1st semester with an oral exam in January.

Contacts

Eric Damseaux, rue Sérezé, 2/1 à 4890 Thimister-Clermont, GSM 0479/77.97.77, email : eric.damseaux@gmail.com
(eric.damseaux@bdo.be)